I am going into 8th grade this year, but i read college level books as well as my age apropriate books and all in between. i love to read, so can you tell me some good book within the age levels i have mentions.
2006-08-09 09:02:06 · 43 answers · asked by newischk 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Shogun - by Jame Clavell - fiction that is historically accurate, a Dutch trader-warship, cut off from the rest of the fleet, is the first in the alliance to go through the pass of Magellan to attempt to find the legend of Japan, and its legend of gold, somewhere between latitudes 30 and 40 north.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Stranger in A Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein - in the future a mission to Mars goes bad, and a single infant survivor is raised by Martians, and returns to Earth to give mankind a new understanding of itself.
Snow Crash (I forget the author) - In a futuristic world an unlikely character emerges to save the world from a computer virus that can program the human mind.
Catch-22 (I forget the author) - A black comedy about World War 2 and beauracracy.
Rogue Warrior: Red Cell by Richard Marcinko - a true story of pre-9/11 counter-terrorist programs run by Seal Team #6 under the command of Richard Marcinko.
Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard - Explores the mind in as far as traumatic experience makes the mind susceptible to semi-hypnotic suggestion, any words heard can be taken as irresistible instructions later in life when similar circumstances recur, and how to nullify such things - very fascinating.
2006-08-09 09:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by thedavecorp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For Your level:
1. Click Here: To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade - By Denise Vega
2. Speak - by Laurie Halse Anderson (highly recommended, very good book)
3. Running Out of Time - Haddix
4. Make Lemonade - Virginia Euwer Wolff
5. Learning to Swim - Ann Turner
6. Wringer - Jerry Spinnelli
All of Jerry Spinnelli's books and Louis Sacher's books are very good
Above Level
1. Animal Dreams - by Barbara Kingsolver
2. Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck
3. Any books by Mary Higgins Clark are good if you like mystery/thriller
4. Lord of the Flies - William Golding
5. The Inferno - translated by John Ciardi
6. Short Story called The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Although I'm a few years older than you I know I was always looking for new books to read in 8th grade and still do, lol. Its awesome that you read above your level but never forget books in your level cuz a lot of the ones I read in that age, I still keep on my bookshelf cuz they are some of my favorites.
2006-08-09 09:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Stone Sour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some books that I have read recently and really liked:
To Kill A Mockingbird; The Secret Life of Bees; The Kingdom of Gorillas; The Power of One; The Good Earth; A Silent Peace; The Kitchen God's Wife; The Lovely Bones; Saving Fish From Drowning.... I could go on and on.. this should get you started!
2006-08-09 09:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by rollarcoaster brain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like adventure stories, I suggest the novels of Joseph Conrad - Lord Jim and Billy Budd are good - they are advanced level reading but would appeal to someone of any age who loves adventure - but they are serious books, not just adventure tales. Also, historical fiction and biographies are good for your age group - try A Distant Mirror by Tuchman or Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser - there are many more books like this - also, I believe that a new biography of Lincoln was published recently. I will get back to you on others. I love your interest in reading!
2006-08-09 09:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by sweetpea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a number of those are from woman perspectives, some could be a sprint "girly lady" to your liking yet others must be ok. i've got left the two type on and you will come to a decision. Meryll of the Stone (Brian Caswell) Picnic at magnificent Rock (Joan Lindsay) Stranger with my face (Lois Duncan) enjoying Beattie Bow (Ruth Parks) My Sister Sif (Ruth Parks) Hitch hikers instruction manual to the Galaxy (Douglas Adams) Holes (Louis Sachar) Lord of the jewellery / The Hobbit Eragorn trilogy Narnia The Golden Compass Interview with a Vampire (Anne Rice) Requiem for a Princess (Ruth M Arthur) finding for Alibrandi (Melina Marchetta) Angels Gate (Gary team) Sisterhood of the vacationing Pants Pelican's Creek (Maureen Pople) The Diary of Anne Frank To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee) The Shiralee (Dárcy Niland) Into the Wild (John Krakauer) Chocolat (Joanne Harris) Harp interior the South; undesirable guy's Orange; Missus (Trilogy via Ruth Parks) the place the middle is (Billie Letts) My place (Sally Morgan) Little women folk (Louisa might Alcott) Rebecca (Daphne De Maurier) the three Muskateers (Alexandre Dumas) something via the Bronte sisters or Jane Austen regardless of you do don’t run The December Boys (Robert Noonan)
2016-12-11 05:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin.
any of Miss Manners books (though I haven't read them ALL myself)
The Language Instinct by Stephen Pinker (non-fiction)
any in Steven J Gould's Reflections on Natural History (non-fiction): Ever Since Darwin, Panda's Thumb, etc. They're collections of essays on evolution and philosophy of science.
Some said "crinkle in time" -- that's Wrinkle in Time (which you MAY feel is too young for you, but I enjoyed it.
If you've never read Alice in Wonderland, and Through the Looking glass, you should. Not Just for Kids!
Right now, I'm reading The Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin and enjoying it and learning a lot. (history of knowledge)
The Compassionate Beast -- social psychology, about the concept of altruism and the people who've studied it.
Eve's Rib -- on whether there are innate sex differences.
Well, THAT ought to keep you busy for a couple of days.
2006-08-09 09:17:04 · answer #6 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I suggest:
The Pigman by Paul Zindel
Catcher In The Rye- by J.D. Salinger
East of Eden-by John Seinbeck
A Confederacy of Dunces- by John Kennedy Toole
A Separate Peace -by John Knowles
The Handmaid's Tale - by Margaret Atwood
Atlas Shrugged- by Ayn Rand
2006-08-09 09:10:45 · answer #7 · answered by fallentobe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard of Carl Hiaasen? he has a lot of good books out. I'm currently reading his first book out of a series called "Tourist Season" ..It's about all these murders that happen on Miami Beach. One of the examples is the head of the chamber of commerce who is found in a suitcase with a dead toy alligator lodged in his throat..sounds gruesome but overall its a mystery book that will keep you on your feet.
Some other good books are 1984 by Orwell..It gives you a lot of insight into how people can be manipulated and how by controlling the past, we can control the future.
2006-08-09 09:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by GC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im 19, and I read all levels of books also. I just finished "Queen of Dreams"...I can't recall the author. It is an Indian name. Chitra? It was excellent. It was about this woman who grew up never truly knowing her mother who was a "dream reader"...and after her mother passes away she finally starts to understand...but what she finds out isn't really her dream come true....its more like her worst nightmare. There is also another storyline in it about the womans Chai House.... It is sooo interesting and I thought it was an easy read. None of the words were difficult, and it was smooth. I'm sure you can handle it.
2006-08-09 09:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by Tiffany C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read Flags of Our Fathers. preferably before the movie comes out. Its about the 5 marines and the navy Corpsman who raised the flag on Mt. Surabachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
This was required reading for my neice in her senior year of high school. Its a good and easy read. If you're a voracious reader as you claim to be you'll cut through this like a hot knife through butter.
2006-08-09 09:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋