2006-12-13 23:30:25 · 25 answers · asked by raksha 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
When I was 13 or so I read alot of Anne of Green Gables.
You might also want to get a handle on some of the classics. I had to read Jane Eyre, Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Around the World in 80 days the summer between my 8th and 9th grade year for English.
If poetry is more your thing, then Elizabeth Barret Browning or Robert Browning are good, as is Emily Dickenson.
If you want something more recent, I'm 27 and reading through Harry Potter (which is surprisingly addictive!)
If you are more into fantasy or sci-fi, try some Jules Verne or CS Lewis or Tolkien.
Classics never go out of style and more than likely you'll have to take a test on them someday so might as well read them for fun now. :)
2006-12-14 02:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rainy Days and Mondays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dear Friend,
If you are looking for good books for 13 years, then these may be of some help-
(1) The Glass Palace by Amritav Ghosh.
(2) To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
(3) The Bartimaeus trilogy by Jonhathan Stroud
(4) Artiemis Fowl by Eion Colfer.
(5) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
(6) The Mahabharata by Ved Vyasa and the Bible
I hope these books helped you in your decision. Hope you find the books you are looking for!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
2006-12-15 03:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Its an interesting question from a child just entering teenage. Well the books to be read depend on the mental age of the child and his/her interests. Some of the good readings could be the ones text books in english and child authors like Enid Blyton, Agatha Christie. and books like Robinson crusoe, gullivers travels, kidnapped etc.
2006-12-14 00:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by Rakesh K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of Wynn Dixie by Kate DeCamillo (sp?)
A Room of My Own by Ann Tatlock
No Promises in the Wind by Hunt
Fifteen by Cleary
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul
The Diary of Anne Frank, the play
The Giver by Lowry
Shiloh
Going on Sixteen by Cavanna
Hail, Hail Camp Timberwood by Conford (my favorite at your age!)
Julie by Catherine Marshall
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Smith
Treasure Island by Stevenson
Six Months to Live by McDaniel
The Face on the Milk Carton by Cooney
Departures by Robin Jones Gunn
A Gown of Spanish Lace by Oke
One hundred and One Famous Poems
Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe
Strawberry Girl
Pollyanna
I agree with the person who suggested you read your local newspaper. I hated the paper when I was a kid ( and to tell you the truth I am still not crazy about it) but later on you will be glad you did! Even if you just read one article a week, that is something.
2006-12-15 06:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was about 13, I read a book that's stayed with me ever since. It's called "New Patches for Old". Can't remember the author, but amazon lists a book of that title by Christobel Mattingley. Do find it and read it - you won't be disappointed.
Also check out titles by Judie Blume - one of the world's bestselling authors for your age group.
Generally though, the books that are best to read are whichever ones you find that you enjoy and that encourage you to read more.
2006-12-14 01:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by carokokos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Wrinkle In Time
Pippi Longstocking
C.S. Lewis books
Choose Your Own Adventure
Orson Scott Card books
also, written plays such as Waiting for Godot, Death of a Salesman
Mythology of all cultures
Little House on the Prairie series
2006-12-14 00:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Life Lists for Teens
This book will empower your teen to think for himself/herself. It will encourage him/her to take a good look at the issues he/she faces everyday and add some meaning to the choices he/she makes. The lists make quick thought-provoking reads for busy teens. The book is a must-have for your teenager.
2) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide Sean Covey, son of the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, promises to make this book an adventure for your teenager ~ and he succeeds!
3) Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
101 Stories of Life, Love and Learning This book, which is part of the hugely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, contains stories, poems and cartoons relating to the specific troubles that traumatize teenagers everywhere.
4) Teens Can Make It Happen
Nine Steps for Success In this book, Stedman Graham, defines success as a process and then will take your teenager through the steps of that process and lead them to their own, self-defined successes.
5) Life Strategies for Teens
By Jay McGraw, son of best selling author Phillip C. McGraw, with a younger, hipper version of his father's Life Strategies.
6) Don't Sweat The Small Stuff For Teens
This book, by Richard Carlson Ph.D., is divided into more than 100 short and to the point topics, such as: "Drop the Drama", "Check Out these Odds! (The Likelihood that Everyone Will Like You)", "Understand the Law of Focus" and "Be Creative in Your Rebellion".
2006-12-15 02:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pete Hautman
Vivian Vande Velde
Lois Lowry
Kathryn Laskey
2006-12-14 03:06:11 · answer #8 · answered by BlueManticore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does depend on your taste.
If you are open to 'classics' I'd suggest Anne of Green Gables and other books by L.M. Montgomery. Another easily accessible classic is Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell. To Kill A Mockingbird is wonderful too.
fantasy
Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale
River Secrets by Shannon Hale
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Beauty by Robin McKinley
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
Beast by Donna Jo Napoli
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Fairest by Gail Carson Levine
The Runaway Princess by Kate Coombs
Spindle's End by Robin McKinley
Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
Here There Be Dragons by James A. Owen
Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
Specials by Scott Westerfeld
historical fiction
my favorite authors are Shelley Pearsall (Trouble Don't Last; Crooked River) Carolyn Meyer (really too many to try to list but my favorites include the Young Tudor Royals series consisting of these four books: Patience Princess Catherine, Doomed Queen Anne, Mary, Bloody Mary, and Beware, Princess Elizabeth) and Ann Rinaldi (again too many to list). Of course there are other great writers as well.
realistic fiction
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
That Summer by Sarah Dessen
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer
Squashed by Joan Bauer
Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
2006-12-14 03:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...when i was 13...i used to read loads of Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys.I hope u have already finished Harry Potter and Enid Blyton...if not try them and don't forget Sherlock Holmes.You can read Anne Frank's Diary and other autobiographies also like Nelson Mandela,Hitler...depending on your interest and maturity level.You can also try Shakespeare.Read your local folk stories also.Don't forget to read a standard national and a local newspaper everyday.
2006-12-13 23:43:27 · answer #10 · answered by jrom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋