2006-11-10 19:52:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"Where the Red Fern Grows". I think it's probably required reading for half the school kids in America.
I've read many, many books throughout life. Some are considered classics and great works of art. Some left me wondering why I bothered. I read that book when I was a child, but it sticks with me more than anything I've picked up since then. It, in my opinion, completely captures and articulates the love between a child and their dog. I read that book 1 time, 20 years ago, and my eyes still tear up when I think about it. THAT is a great book.
2006-11-10 20:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best book I've ever read is "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens, a book which looks at the whole of Victorian England with a sharp eye and a lot of compassion. However, if you've never read any Dickens or you're not used to long 19th Century novels, you'd be better off with Great Expectations.
The best series is Patrick O'Brien's Aubrey and Maturin novels, a series set at sea during the Napoleonic wars detailing the lives, loves, triumphs and disasters of Captain "lucky" Jack Aubrey and his best friend and occasional rival Stephen Maturin doctor and part-time spy.
2006-11-11 04:55:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Guardians of Time Trilogy
The Harry Potter series.
2006-11-10 20:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by Marco A. J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice and The Boudica Series.
2006-11-10 20:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by nashpaty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JK Rowling "Harry Potter" ... simply because it contains excellent descriptions, and because the series has become one of the most sought after and anticipated ever. Also because fantasy/supernatural are two of my favourite genres.
Margaret Hennix Peterson "Among The Hidden" ... it is such an eye-opening and inspirational series. It depicts strong messages of identity and the sacrifises one must take to find their place in the world (my interpretation anyway).
It is difficult to name just these two, as there have been so many fantastic stories written!
2006-11-10 21:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by veggie_fta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Disc World Series by terry Pratchett.
2006-11-10 19:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by Gazpode55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier, though the first book (Daughter of the Forest) was the best of the three.
Check it out!
2006-11-10 21:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by writerkell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sad as it sounds, Philip Pullmans Dark materials Trilogy. IT IS QUITE GOOD. But if you ever have the chance read Mortal Engines. A brilliant trilogy you wouldn't expect to like but you would and actually girls tend to enjoy it more than boys.
2006-11-10 20:24:19 · answer #8 · answered by Becky!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked the Incarnations of Immortality by Piers Anthony
2006-11-10 20:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by loopylou117 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The journey of the end of night
of Louis Ferdinand Celine
2006-11-10 20:54:34 · answer #10 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋