2006-07-26 09:17:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
i would recommend a grammar book.
2006-07-26 09:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by katwoman_2911 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what genre you like - if you want funny then definitely Terry Pratchett, Tom Holt, Douglas Adams (Hitch-hikers Guide) or someone like Tom Sharpe for real wit. The Hobbit is a very good read if you're into fantasy as is the Lord of the Rings or you could try the Gormenghast trilogy or maybe even Harry Potter (gods forbid...). There are also a number of really good books by Mary Stewart, some about King Arthur, but also some crime/romance/drama type stuff that's really well written. I would also recommend H G Wells or Jules Verne for out and out sci fi or C S Lewis - either the Chronicles of Narnia or his Out of the Silent Planet trilogy, which are truly awe inspiring. If you want to try some classics then The Odyssey is probably a good way in, or possibly Beowulf, also Jane Austen is really readable. This is by no means an exhaustive list, I'm just trying to think of the things I really enjoyed reading when I was 13 that you might like. Enjoy.
2006-07-26 10:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jen_Greebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best thing to do is start with a best sellers list of books for people your age. Where you get the list depends on your interests. You could go to your local library or christian book store. I'm sure there are other places to obtain this list...oh..school is another good one. LOL My daughter is currently reading "everything a teen should know". I'm not sure why she picked this book or who the author is. She's a little more intellectual than most her age, but if you're like that as well, email me and I'll be sure to get some recommendations from her. Good luck with your search!
2006-07-26 09:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by fiteprogram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your interests. If you like fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, sports, adventure, mystery, thriller, etc. There are so many different authors and genres out there available to read.
Browsing the ALA best lists--Best Books for Young Adults among others--or the Notables lists may be a good idea.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.htm
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/Default1888.htm
My personal favorites from recent years include:
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Mira, Mirror by Mette Harrison
So B. It by Sarah Weeks
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones
2006-07-26 10:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably love Jacqueline Wilson's books. She is an author who writes mainly for a readership of ten- to fourteen-year-old girls with her books covering real life issues.
And to break with the idea that girls should read girls' books and boys should read boys' books, you might like Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series (the film of the first novel 'Stormbreaker' has just been released) and his Power of Five series. You should also check out Robert Muchamore's Cherub series about a group of kids recruited as spies in a way that is quite realistic!
2006-07-26 11:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i am the same age as you, 13, and i really enjoyed Kurt Vonneguts books there are funny. Well i think first you should look in a section that you are interested and find a book that you would enjoy. like if you like cycling, browse around in the sprot section and look at the cycling books that they have.
2006-07-26 10:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn at your age and still do. The movie is old but good also.
2006-07-26 21:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what type of insight you're looking into, whether it's how to read a mans mind, how changing physically can affect yourself or whether it's just a general insight into life you're after
2006-07-28 00:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by Bookham 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
2006-07-26 16:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called freshman by michael gerber. it is hilarious. you have got to read it.
also the year of secret assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty. it is funny too.
hitchiker's guide to the galaxy (all of them) by Douglas adams. all right but pretty confusing.
some fantasy-his Dark materials trilogy by Philip Pullman (I'm reading that right now) I'm assuming you've already read Harry Potter, like most of the modern world. HDM is also kind of confusing in places, but just keep reading and it all makes sense.
Rise and fall of a tenth grade social climber by Lauren Mechling and Laura Moser
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books by ann brashares.
I was a non-blond cheerleader by kieran Scott
more fantasy-the abhorsen trilogy by Garth Nix.
OK that's it. bye bye
2006-07-26 12:56:17 · answer #10 · answered by she who is awesome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi when I was about your age i loved the ally pally books i don't know about insight but u'll laugh so much. As for insight not to sound patronising but u'll stumble upon it when you least expect to.
2006-07-26 12:32:12 · answer #11 · answered by ANNIE C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋