There are many books in the word reaching infinite amounts of each type. But some need help to find out what to read. Here you'll find some of the books I recommend. (I might've gotten some parts wrong since I haven't read these books in a long time.)
1. The Giver Series by Lois Lowry
Most people know the first book of The Giver Series where Jonas is our main character realizing that his Utopia is actually a dystopian society where everything is controlled and calculated. There is no color in his world, literally. In the next Giver Series books we follow other fellow victims of dystopian society as they try to change and survive.
The Giver was a book I read when I was a few years younger, maybe 9. It was the first dystopian society book I had ever read and it made me think differently about society. It made me appreciate my free will and it made me appreciate the opportunity for family and happiness I had. I definitely recommend The Giver series.
2. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Giving Tree is a book you know just from the title. The book is about a tree who gives all of her wood, apples, leaves, and branches to a young boy as he grows up.
The Giving Tree was something I also remember reading at a young point in my life. It made me understand sacrifice and appreciation for things. It showed me an example of taking things for granted and how I had to grow up to be different.
The Giving Tree is a book you know just from the title. The book is about a tree who gives all of her wood, apples, leaves, and branches to a young boy as he grows up.
The Giving Tree was something I also remember reading at a young point in my life. It made me understand sacrifice and appreciation for things. It showed me an example of taking things for granted and how I had to grow up to be different.
3. The Count of Monte Christo by Alexander DumasThe Count of Monte Christo is about a young man who has potential for a happy satisfied life. He is engaged to a loving and caring beautiful woman and he is going to be promoted to captain but jealousy overtakes those close to him and they frame him for a murder. The book tells about his life in prison and his revenge.
This book taught me the importance of forgiveness and that revenge is short lived and not something that should be a life goal. It taught me that life wasn't all sunshine and rainbows and that there was things I was going to have to experience in life. It taught me to not be completely dependent on other and to not be naive.
The Count of Monte Christo is not an easy book to read and is near high school level. But if you want a challenge that will entertain you with the drama and subplots this is a book for you.
4. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Hatchet is about a teenager who gets stranded and has to fight for his survival. Hatchet is a good book for you if you like survival stories where the character changes over time. It's not the most challenges book but it is a story worthy of several prizes.
Hatchet taught me the importance of people and survival. It taught me to appreciate the things I have around me. It also gave me a realistic point of view on a human's will to survive.
Hatchet is about a teenager who gets stranded and has to fight for his survival. Hatchet is a good book for you if you like survival stories where the character changes over time. It's not the most challenges book but it is a story worthy of several prizes.
Hatchet taught me the importance of people and survival. It taught me to appreciate the things I have around me. It also gave me a realistic point of view on a human's will to survive.
5. The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
The Harry Potter series is about Harry Potter, a celebrity in the magic world and son of genius wizards, as the boy who lived. His life was horrible before coming to Hogwarts as his family of muggles, non-magic folk, suppressed his magic and intelligence. When he'd admitted to Hogwarts he gains a trustworthy group of friends, rivals, and adventures to overcome.
One of my favorite things to do is read a book and then watch the movie. Then I would compare the two and give it my own personal ratings. Its definitely a fun thing to do. This habit started with the Harry Potter series.
6. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Louis
The Chronicles of Narnia tell about an exciting story of 4 siblings in the amazing world of Narnia. The second book in the series is the best known book. It's the Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. The Chronicles of Narnia are easy to read and something that anyone can enjoy.
The Chronicles of Narnia was recommended to me by one of my most favorite teachers in elementary school. We were reading it as a class activity and it showed me a different type of fantasy with strong points on family, friends, and trust.
The Chronicles of Narnia tell about an exciting story of 4 siblings in the amazing world of Narnia. The second book in the series is the best known book. It's the Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. The Chronicles of Narnia are easy to read and something that anyone can enjoy.
The Chronicles of Narnia was recommended to me by one of my most favorite teachers in elementary school. We were reading it as a class activity and it showed me a different type of fantasy with strong points on family, friends, and trust.
7. The Maximum Ride Series James Patterson
The Maximum Ride Series was something I read at the Library. I was finally finding out what type of books I liked and one of my favorite genres both then and now is Fantasy. The Maximum Ride Series is about a self-proclaimed family of avian children and teenagers. Maximum Ride is like their Guardian and has basically raised them even though she is about their age. At their most peaceful moments their past, escaping the research facility where they were treated as disposable experiments. This is the story of how they grow stronger and mature while fighting against the research facility.
8. The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan
While the Percy Jackson series is based on Greek Gods like Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon the Kane Chronicles is based on Egyptian gods, In the story there are two siblings who are the complete opposite of each other are reunited by their father who wants to build back their family after their mothers death. But while on a 'research project' they awaken an evil god, Set, who forces them to join forces and protect the world from his disastrous goals. They then have to face their deep family secrets and save their worlds.
This book is good if you want a fantasy book with properties of suspense, thrills, action, and mystery. This book strengthened my love for those type of books.
While the Percy Jackson series is based on Greek Gods like Hades, Zeus, and Poseidon the Kane Chronicles is based on Egyptian gods, In the story there are two siblings who are the complete opposite of each other are reunited by their father who wants to build back their family after their mothers death. But while on a 'research project' they awaken an evil god, Set, who forces them to join forces and protect the world from his disastrous goals. They then have to face their deep family secrets and save their worlds.
This book is good if you want a fantasy book with properties of suspense, thrills, action, and mystery. This book strengthened my love for those type of books.
9. The Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz
Who doesn't love a teen spy? Alex Rider used to be a normal kid, or at least as normal for a kid who was secretly trained by his Uncle. Problem is, his Uncle is dead and Alex is sure it wasn't just a car accident like they said, it was a murder or at least the bullet holes seem to make him think so. At first Alex is on a mission to find out the truth behind his Uncle's death but he finds much more then he expected when his Uncle turns out to be a secret agent. But what could be worse, or cooler than that? How about being a teen spy with a mission that would save or kill innocent children? This is his story.
In the past I didn't like most action books like The Alex Rider Series but whenI actually read it I found that it suited my taste. I was so addicted I read the first five books in the series in less than 2 and 1/2 weeks. It's one of the few book series that made me get addicted.
Who doesn't love a teen spy? Alex Rider used to be a normal kid, or at least as normal for a kid who was secretly trained by his Uncle. Problem is, his Uncle is dead and Alex is sure it wasn't just a car accident like they said, it was a murder or at least the bullet holes seem to make him think so. At first Alex is on a mission to find out the truth behind his Uncle's death but he finds much more then he expected when his Uncle turns out to be a secret agent. But what could be worse, or cooler than that? How about being a teen spy with a mission that would save or kill innocent children? This is his story.In the past I didn't like most action books like The Alex Rider Series but whenI actually read it I found that it suited my taste. I was so addicted I read the first five books in the series in less than 2 and 1/2 weeks. It's one of the few book series that made me get addicted.
10. The Percy Jackson Series by Rick RiordanThe Percy Jackson series is about a boy named Percy Jackson who finds out that he is the son of Poseidon. When he goes to Camp Half-blood where other people like him go to he nurtures his power and gains new friends. But soon his safe haven is interrupted by Hades' visit and news that he has been framed for the stolen bolt of Zeus. To save himself he has to search for the real thief and prove his innocence. But even that leads to more adventures.
You might notice that Rick Riordan is also the writer of the Kane Chronicles. Like the other series by him this book strengthened my love for suspense, thrills, action, and mystery books.
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When I was reading your blog I discovered an interesting fact. I too have read the Harry Potter series,and the Maximum Rides Series. I wonder if you've watched both of the last books movies for the Harry Potter series. Why do you think they did that?
ReplyDeleteYou were really specific in your summaries, which I liked, but you have unnecessary spaces in "The Harry Potter Series."
ReplyDeleteThanks for the notice. I'll find a way to fix it. Also, I hope I didn't write too much information to spoil the books for you though.
DeleteYou were very descriptive in your summaries and I really liked how you explained what you learned from the books. I defiantly want to read The Chronicles of Narnia and The Percy Jackson Series.
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