I got a level seven in reading in my SAT's exam, and my teacher says that I need something to stretch myself. Can anyone reccomend a book for me to read at school?
2006-09-14 06:29:05 · 22 answers · asked by misspurplesusi 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The sort of books you should choose would depend upon what sort of things you like to read! You do not mention what age you are, but my son likes things like JRR Tolkein (The Silmarillion is really hard work!), Philip Jose Farmer, RL Stine - anything with words in, really!
I suggest you go along to the library and look around - the Librarian will be able to advise you on a much more personal level than we can here.
Of course, you could always ask your teacher what sort of books s/he recommends!
2006-09-14 06:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? The book I will recommend is very moving and it would be best to talk about it with your teacher before you decide to read it. That said, it is a fantastic reading experience.
You should try 'I know why the caged bird sings' by Maya Angelou. It is about a little girl called Marguerite who grows up in Arkansas South America. The book deals with the innocence and simplicity of childhood, racism, oppression of the blacks, religious beliefs, happiness and sadness. It is a great starting point for her later books which are about the rest of her life. They are all very moving, this woman has an amazing life, all built on the expereinces you read about in this first book.
2006-09-17 11:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
'The Mosquito Coast' by Paul (sorry, not Louis!) Theroux is a fantastic book, and should really appeal to someone of your age. It was also made into a good film a few years back with River Phoenix, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren.
The Dalziel and Pascoe books on which the TV series was based are also beautifully written (much more detail and characterisation than the programme) and exciting too. The author is Reginald Hill. Congratulations on your score, and may I wish you many years of absorbing reading.
2006-09-14 06:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by mad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Jungle via Uptin Sinclair, undecided on the spelling of the 1st call. This e book is important for adolescents to examine and understand how the worldwide grew to become into as quickly as b4 the time of social risk-free practices. It was once required reading, because it used to examine precisely what progaganda is. the two those issues would be important for you and your friends to understand in a destiny crammed with leaders owned via super companies who're greater attracted to creating wealth and having capacity than they are having earth be a advantageous place to stay. it fairly is short, nicely written and incorporates information this is precise approximately how issues have been and can be lower back if we don't awaken.
2016-12-15 08:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by coupe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Alchemist
By Paulo Coelho
2006-09-14 07:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by sushobhan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate Dickens.
If you're allowed to read non fiction
Power Broker by Robert Caro is great as is Ron Chernows biography of Alexander Hamilton
Otherwise, East Of Eden by John Steinbeck
2006-09-14 09:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the Colour Purple by Alice Walker, a stunningly beautiful, sad, interesting and thought provoking book based on the lives of a black family in America in (1920's??) It's about one woman's journey to overcome abuse, rascism and sexism.
I love it, could read it over and over. Once you've read it it's also a film staring Whoppie Goldberg and Opera Winfrey.
2006-09-14 10:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Catcher in the Rye J.D Salinger
Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck
2006-09-14 06:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flowers in the attic had me gripped as a teenager and it then goes on to another few in the series. it is literally about a family of children who are cruelly locked in an attic! Eva Ibbotson and Michael Morpurgo are great authors too - and can be found in Primary Libraries. Well done you that is a fantastic achievement!!!!!!!
2006-09-17 08:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As one eager to do well, how about reading lessons in life: SCREW IT, LET'S DO IT by Richard Branson.
This is a quick autobiography of how Richard made his million pound fortune by not saying "No" to any business venture which came his way.
You will love it and it is bound to change your attitude towards the way you value youself. Its not a big volume, just 120 pages. Go for it!
2006-09-15 05:16:27 · answer #10 · answered by marizani 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋