2007-01-22 08:56:03 · 28 answers · asked by Claire U.K 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
When I was a little girl, I used to read 'The Children of Cherry Tree Farm', by Enid Blyton. It seemed magical to me, to give up life in the city and live on a farm in the countyside, full of adventures. If ever things were tough for me, I would retreat into that book, and it has remained very close to my heart. I lost my original copy, but found another one last year. I intend to read it to my niece when she is a little older. Now, at 29, I have many books I enjoy reading, but nothing will ever be as special to me as 'Cherry Tree Farm'!
2007-01-22 09:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Flower girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Tales of Despereaux, which was written by Kate DiCamillo. The book is well-written, and although it may seem a bit puerile, I believe the book is available for people of all ages. Each sentence effects another. It is a book that you MUST read. Also I think "A Corner of the Universe" and "The Bridge of Terabithia" are some good books as well.
2007-01-22 09:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by Marriot_Plum23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends when you ask me. At the moment I have loads of faves. In no particular order
My sisters keeper - Jodi Piqoult
The Graft - Martine cole
Hamilton Trilogy - Catherine Cookson
The Lovely Bones - Can't remember
Vanish - Tess Gerritsen
The Undertakers Gone Bananas - Paul Zindel
Anything by Patricia Cornwell
Carries War - Don't Know
Perfect Match - Can't remember, I think Jodi Piqoult
The Gruffalo - Child's book, 1970's no idea who author is
2007-01-22 09:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cross stitch by Diana Gabaldon,there are 5 more books that follow. The story is so good that i am going on holiday to Scotland in May, which covers all the places in the books.
2007-01-22 10:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by nessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers Pet, by; Ritchie Tankersley Cusack, from the Point Horror series in the 90s.
2007-01-22 09:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by cats_fender 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Catch 22" by Joesph Heller. I think it's very well written, funny and tragic at the same time and it's the only book that had me laughing out so loud, that I nearly fell off my seat in the Metro. A highly recommended read!
2007-01-22 10:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Miranda Elizabeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the hope of triumph of good over evil, then it has to be J R R Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".
For sheer page turning compulsion, then Stephen King's "The Stand".
For the power of the message its Dostoyevsky's "The Idiot".
For wit and cleverness its Jane Austin's "Pride and Prejudice.
For gentle humour and lasting impression its Gerald Durrell's "My Family and Other Animals".
2007-01-22 19:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by Queen of the Night 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Inkheart
2007-01-22 09:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many to possibly choose one, but probably one of the best, James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small set
2007-01-22 10:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by terry b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last Children of Schevenborn
2007-01-22 08:59:17 · answer #10 · answered by Getagrip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋