I like this book, that I forgot the name of...But it was awesome, it talked about a 15 year old kid, who lived like a graphic novel, and went through depression [I think]. But it was a bit mature...
I reccomend all books by Jodi Piccoult. Especially My Sisters Keeper... o-o
I finished reading a contemporary book called A Thousand Splendid Suns. It was a great piece of literature, but probably should not be read by anyone under 13 or 14 years old, due to some of the adult themes and situations.
It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.
Fiction has been a distant area of leisure for me ever since classes began. However, when I find spare time, I'm always happy to delve into works concerning current issues--such as Mark Levin's Liberty and Tyranny, which discusses numerous problems with government and society today and the means and mindset by which to properly address them based on values and common sense. Certainly not an enjoyable read for everyone, but in my humble opinion, a spectacularly informative read.
Animal Farm is always worth reading. I'm sure you've heard of it, but if you haven't- animals rebel against their master and attempt to control their farm. It is actually about Stalin and the works.
It is a book assigned for highschool, but I read and understood it, even being in 6th grade.
I would also recommend some of the older users here to read another George Orwell classic, 1984. It's essentially about a dystopian society in which every aspect of life is controlled by the government. I found it to be a great read last year, despite it being required to read during the summer for my AP English class.
This book will mess with your head. :)
It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.
I just finished this somewhat depressing book called The Pearl by John Steinbeck. The end is kinda violent, but you should read it for yourself. It takes place in La Paz, Mexico. La Paz is a very mountainous area by the Gulf of Mexico. The main character, Kino, his wife, Juana, and their baby, Coyotito live in a very poor neighborhood. The story is based on a Mexican folktale. The author is very descriptive about how the characters feel, hear, and see.
I'd recommend the House of Night series by PC and Kirstian Cast (hope I spelt that right). They're addicting books for all fantasy lovers, even though they're a little boring in the first few, by the time you get to the current book (Awakened) you'll find you can't put it down.
This series follows a special vampyre fledgling, Zoey Redbird, and her friends as they go through typical teenage issues aswell as some very unusual misfortunes and evil twists of fate.
This series gives us a whole new view on vampyre/vampires and totally beats twilight anyday!
I just started reading Slake's Limbo. It's about a boy named Aremus Slake. He's a 13-year-old homeless orphaned boy who is trying to survive in New York City. He is bullied above ground, so he decides to take refuge underground at the Subway station. It's pretty interesting to look through the eyes of a homeless orphaned boy. It's kinda hard to understand the symbolism of some figures in the story, but in other ways it's a pretty great book.