I don't like dirty books, partially because I go to a Christian school and need to write a book report on what I read... I'm a very picky reader, if the first couple of chapters aren't good, I stop reading. It needs to be at least 200 pages long and the max. is 320. I like John Grisham, Janette Oke (kinda), C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Agatha Christi to name a few.
Thx so much,
reader
2006-12-14 13:38:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I don't know your age... so sorry if some of these a bit too youthful...
You would love The Princess Bride by William Goldman
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is another great one. Also by the same author, Swiftly Tilting Planet
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Charlotte Sometimes by Penelope Farmer
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende and Ralph Manheim
The Once and Future King
Misty of Chincoteague series of books by Marguerite Henry and Wesley Denni
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley (which is also a series should you like it)
Of course, there are the classics such as:
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A Little Princess by by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (another series)
2006-12-17 03:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you liked C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, you might also like:
Susan Cooper's "The Dark is Rising" series:
1. Over Sea, Under Stone
2. The Dark is Rising
3. Greenwitch
4. The Grey King
5. Silver on the Tree
AND
Lloyd Alexander's "Prydain" series:
1. The Book of Three
2. The Black Cauldron
3. The Castle of Llyr
4. Taran Wanderer
5. The High King
ALSO
various books by Edward Eager, such as 'Half Magic'
various books by Madeleine L'Engle, in particular 'Many Waters'
various books by E. Nesbit, for example 'Five Children and It'
2006-12-16 00:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by lenjojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have many recommendations for you. I'm not sure on the page numbers, I'm assuming most of them would meet the minimum, but some may be longer than 320.
For fantasy:
Here There Be Dragons by James A. Owen
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Beauty by Rose McKinley
For realistic fiction:
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer
Squashed by Joan Bauer
Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer
Best Foot Forward by Joan Bauer
Stand Tall by Joan Bauer
Backwater by Joan Bauer
For historical fiction:
Carolyn Meyer
Ann Rinaldi
Shelley Pearsall (Trouble Don't Last; Crooked River)
Katherine Paterson
You might also like Frank Peretti. He writes adult books.
2006-12-14 22:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doulas Preston's "The Codex" is a fascinating read. The three Broadbent Brothers discover their super rich father, who found untold wealth robbing the graves of Mayan and Incan kings, has disappeared. All that's left is a video taped message tell the sons that he has taken his treasure and is going to be burried with it. If they want an inheritance, they must find his tomb and rob his grave. A bit violent in places, and the language can get rough, but the love interest that involves one of the sons is handled rather tastefully (no worse than anything Grisham has written).
"Metro Girl" by Janet Evanovich is also a great read.
2006-12-14 22:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try authors Richard Paul Evans, Penelope Stokes, Robin Jones Gunn, Robert Louis Stevenson, Lurlene McDaniel, and Beverly Lewis.
2006-12-15 13:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestions:
The Tripod Trilogy by John Christopher (good sci-fi)
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare (great book set in Israel at the time of Christ)
Eli by Bill Myers (story of what it might be like if Christ came not in 1 AD but in 2000 AD)
2006-12-14 23:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by incandescent_poet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that would be absolutely appropriate and also a very soulful awesome read for you to do a report on in a Christian school:
"Joshua" by Joseph F. Girzone
or any of his Joshua books. There's more than one.
2006-12-14 22:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Globetrotter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like C.S. Lewis, try King Fortis the Brave
2006-12-14 21:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well have you tried the lion the witch and the wardrobe? It should be pretty long and if not then try one of the charlie bone books that are under 320.
2006-12-14 22:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by Kamilah M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although quite fictional, I enjoyed Dan Brown's Angels and Demons. Not sure how long it is. Very interesting reading it is though. LOL
2006-12-14 21:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Chris L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋