I want to write about a book that has some kind of moral in it, not shallow, isn't too fictional, suitable for a 10th grader, interesting, good language and writing style.
Some books I read and liked:My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (though didn't like the style of writing), Inkheart; Inkspell; Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke, Harrypotter series by J. K. Rowling, One Child by Tory Hayden, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas, Magyk by Angie Sage, The wee free men; A hat full of sky by Terry Patchet, Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw, Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. Books I read but didn't like or even complete:Little Women by Lousia May Alcott (nice story but very boring to read), The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
If you think any of the above is good enough or would like to suggest another book please don't hesitate and do tell. Please tell me why you think that book should be the one! Buying a book is no problem! Thx
2006-11-20 04:30:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Try checking out "To Kill a Mockingbird. I had to read it in high school and it turned out to be a fantastic read with an excellent story line.
2006-11-20 04:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by U can't b serious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have interesting taste in literature--I like the mix of classics and contemporary.
I really love Barbara Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees" and its sequel, "Pigs in Heaven." She's a contemporary writer with some Native American roots. I guess the genre would be realistic fiction or contemporary fiction. Although I am older than
her protagonist, Taylor (hope I have that right, book is not in front of me) and my life is quite different, I really identify with her. Kingsolver is a wonderful writer whose characters are fresh, real, sometimes a little out there, but completely believable.
Given what you've already read, there are plenty of morals to be found in everything you have read. If you decide it's best to find a lesson or moral in what you already read, think back to the those books you remember best and enjoyed the most. What conflicts did the protagonists face? What hardships did they endure? How do they grow and change? How is the main character different at the end of the novel? What are some of the underlying themes? Exploring these questions will help you get a handle on the kinds of morals or lessons in each.
Good luck with your project!
2006-11-20 09:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by sdewolfeburns 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of the ones you've read, I'd review My Sister's Keeper -- because you liked it, but didn't like the style of writing. This will give you something to analyze and write about, rather than a book where all you have to say is: plot was good, writing was good, subject was good, etc.
2006-11-20 05:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by C_Bar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a new series to read, try The Beggar Queen, The Kestrel, and Westmark by Lloyd Alexander. You might also try the classic dragonrider series by Anne McCaffrey. One of my favorites in that series was Dragonsong (about a young girl who can't live without music and finally chooses to live by herself in a cave rather than put up with the well meaning abuse her parents subject her to).
2006-11-20 06:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check these online.. Each one is different and has a moral in it. They are wonderfully written and I recommend them to all.
A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly
Memoires of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
Those are a few I can remember offhand. :) Good luck!
2006-11-20 04:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Lois Lowry's "The Giver." It's an enjoyable, intriguing book with an interesting lesson in it.
2006-11-20 04:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heart of darkness by J. Conrad. Addresses issues of war and humanity. Was the inspiration for the movie Apocalypse Now. Use that as a parallel in your report!
2006-11-20 06:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by James E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with any of the classics you mentioned, because English teachers seem to really like when students appreciate the classics.
2006-11-20 05:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by Jennah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like you've already read some really excellent books. Out of those you've listed I'd probably choose "The Count of Monte Christo" which certainly considers the moral: Does getting revenge really pay?
I regularly review books myself, so I'm also listing a few here that I think you might like, (based on the ones you have already read and enjoyed):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Endymion-Spring-Matthew-Skelton/dp/0141382392/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_21/203-9915083-6090310
http://www.amazon.co.uk/o/ASIN/0955357004/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/203-9915083-6090310
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Percy-Jackson-Monsters-Rick-Riordan/dp/0141381493/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_3/203-9915083-6090310
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skybreaker-Kenneth-Oppel/dp/0340878584/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_8/203-9915083-6090310
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mortal-Engines-Philip-Reeve/dp/0439979439/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prod_5/203-9915083-6090310
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stravaganza-City-Masks-Mary-Hoffman/dp/0747576149/ref=cm_lm_fullview_prodimg_9/203-9915083-6090310
All fairly new, and all well worth reading!
2006-11-20 05:10:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack London...any of his canon.."The Star Rover" is an experience..you will see..Don't ever dismiss any,any Mark Twain or John Steinbeck.
2006-11-20 04:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by kit walker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋