The puzzling hook this

immediately makes you ask

questions of the story.
Lyra and her daemon moved through the
darkening Hall, taking care to keep to one
side, out of sight of the kitchen.
Northern Lights Philip Pullman
The direct address hook you
are spoken to directly and feel
involved from the start.
I have a stone that looks like a snake all
curled up. Its my most precious thing. Ive
had it since I !as "orn, you see.
#o you ever think a"out "eing "orn$
%he &nake'stone (erlie #oherty
The subtle hook this appeals
to your sense of curiosity. Who is
she?
&he started !ith the universe.
)ounting &tars #avid *lmond
The atmospheric hook this is
descriptive, and could evoke any
variety of moods.
* cold, !et day in #ecem"er. %he !orst
kind of day for the "acklands. %he clouds
!ere so lo! they seemed to trail their mists
in the treetops and already, at half past
three it !as dark !ithin the forest.
%he +iant ,nder the &no! -ohn +ordon
The visual hook appeals to
our sense of sight.
.ur classroom looked smashing. Lots of
silver tinsel and crepe paper and lanterns.
* Northern )hildhood +eorge Layton
The funny hook this is a tricky
hook and only works if it appeals
to your sense of humour.
/hen (ill &impson !oke up on 0onday
morning, he found he !as a girl. He !as
standing, staring at himself in the mirror,
1uite "affled, !hen his mother s!ept in.
/hy dont you !ear this pretty pink dress$
she said.
(ills Ne! 2rock *nne 2ine
The direct speech hook this
implies lots of action and a fast
pace.
I dont care if your friend #arren has a
python, a cockatoo and a marmoset
monkey, said mum, the ans!ers still no.
-akes 0agic *lan #urant