These girls are reluctant to read and I am looking for suitable books -not nec. Jackeline Wilson - but something a bit more educationally suitable
2006-12-07 11:56:30 · 19 answers · asked by jannyjamjar 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
My personal favourite book is Lowis Lowery's The Giver; it's probably towards the lower end of their educational reading level(most schools, if they teach it teach it around grade 5), but it has a lot of themes which surpass the basic level.
A friend of mine turned me onto an author named Jodi Picoult. It's generally bestseller types of books, but they're quite engaging. Not entirely part of classic English lit, but they'd keep 14-15 year olds interested.
Another of my favourite books that I first read around 14 was Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. It's a dystopian novel about a foward thinking society, and is probably the most academic novel on my list so far.
And someone suggested them so far, but I think Nancy Drew novels are highly underrated by most today. I read loads of them when I was younger and although not very complex, the mystery aspect will keep them entertained. I worked at a sleepaway camp and read my 12 year olds a chapter or two each night, and they'd always beg me to read more.
Hope these are some places to start :)
2006-12-09 06:31:37 · answer #1 · answered by Gretchen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Princess Diaries
His Dark Materials By Philip Pullman
A Gathering Light By Jennifer Donnelly
2006-12-08 02:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by Eckybun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait till' Helen Comes - Mary Downing Hahn (12 & 13)
Any of the Harry Potter Books
Where the Red Fern Grows
Find out what the girls are interested in and you will find books in that topic!
2006-12-07 12:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by hes 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lightning theif, the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, HalfMoon, Artemis Fowl, The Supernaturalists, Caddie Woodlawn, Huckleberry Finn, Any books on how to use Visual BASIC(im a proffecional programer, but theyre still helpfull.). I should know, i am below 14.
2006-12-07 12:01:23 · answer #4 · answered by tech.freek 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you get them some Adventures of Nancy Drew books. There are quite a few to choose from. These are mysteries which a young girl (Nancy Drew) solves. My daughter loved them when she was young, and your daughters will be happy with them too.I think you have to make reading fun, not boring. In fact, ALL learning should be fun so it 'stays in the brain'.
2006-12-07 14:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by Sandee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - haven't read, but heard it was good
*Romeo and Juliet - read in school and loved it
Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West - got it for Christmas and loved it. Um...I'm not sure if your 12 year old should read it. I think your 15 year old might be fine. There are sexual references in it (an they use the f-word a couple times). Overall, It's a good book.
Absolutely Normal Chaos - My mom made me read it a while ago and I loved it.
Tom Saywer - Liked it.
*Huckleberry Finn - Loved it.
* = read for school
2006-12-07 12:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My girls are reluctant to read also, so I turned the TV off and gave them some children's classics. Pride and prejudice, lorna doone, little women, etc after a bit of moaning they were absorbed the older one prefers catherine cookson though but hey they are reading.
2006-12-07 12:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by stafford7176 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rosie Rushton is an excellent author and she has a selection of books aimed at teenage girls that are sure to get them wanting to read!
2006-12-09 04:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by DanniG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up reading Judy Blume books and am a better person because of it. I highly recommend her. American Girl books are supposed to be really popular now, and they're historical fiction, so they're uber educational.
2006-12-07 14:50:58 · answer #9 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your book store. Some girls read Harry Potter and even LemonSnickety books are a good read for12 year old girls.15 year old girls are harder. Book store assistants usually hand out good advice,
2006-12-07 12:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋