Step away from the classics: give me modern and recent books that my middle and high school boys would enjoy reading. They're not big fans of Harry Potter or Lemony Snicket, which I thought would be good.
2007-02-19 16:43:25 · 10 answers · asked by sherrilyn1999 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Daniel Pinkwater's "The Snark-Out Boys And The Bacconburg Terror" is a fun read for the 12-14 year olds.
Donald Westlake's Dortmunder series is a great one. I reccomend, "Jimmy The Kid" for the youngsters and "Why Me?" for the older crowd. In "Jimmy The Kid" Dortmunder's team of crooks use a book to figure out how to kidnap a child; the only problem is the kid is too smart for them. "Why Me?" has Dortmunder making the biggest heist of his carreer, the Byzantine Fire. Now the heat is on and everybody is unhappy at the crook who made off with the famous ruby. Can Dortmunder unsteal the gem before he gets burned?
Terry Pratchett and Neil Giaman's "Good Omens" is a laugh riot.
Looking for something more serious? Try Tony Hillerman's "The Ghostway" or Douglas Preston's "The Codex" for the older students.
2007-02-19 17:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about "48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene.
It's an intersting book.
2007-02-19 16:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ender's Game. Orson Scott Card.
Snow Crash. Neal Stephenson.
2007-02-19 21:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
James Patterson has a series I believe it's called Maximum Overdrive that is geared toward teens. From things I have read about it, it's pretty popular.
2007-02-20 01:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by lilcountrygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker
very interesting book... i think most boys would be interested in reading it
2007-02-19 17:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm...
Phillip Pullman 'His Dark Materials'
2007-02-19 19:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by monkey with a crayon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For high school: What is the What [for high school) (Dave Eggers), the Kite Runner (Khaled Hosseini)
2007-02-19 16:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by LzBlz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE;by stephen covey.This book will change there life
2007-02-19 21:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by 123j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
consider some thriller/action type books/authors. i suggest david baldachi, clancy, and dean koontz to start with. robin cook is good too ....
2007-02-19 18:25:57 · answer #9 · answered by nota mahatma, but close :] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jude by Kate Morgenroth is a pretty good book.........
2007-02-19 18:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋