What is a good book for a 9th grader?

Question

I am really into fiction, like C.S. Lewis, and J.K. Rowling. I like futuristic books. I just finished the Left Behind series by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye and loved it. I like long books,but not "Gone With the Wind" long. Does any one know any books that would fit into those categories?

Answer 1

Dresden file book series by Jim Butcher.There are 8 books in the series beginning with stormfront.Each novel in the series is told from the fictional perspective of Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden (named by his father after Harry Houdini, Harry Blackstone, Sr., and David Copperfield). Dresden is the only professional wizard in modern-day Chicago (he is in the phone book, under "Wizards").In the world of The Dresden Files, magic is real, along with vampires, demons, spirits, faeries, werewolves, and more. The general public that Harry Dresden works to protect does not believe in magic or the large array of dark forces which regularly conspire against them. This makes it tough for Harry to get by as a working wizard and private eye.He is aided by Bob,a talking skull.Karrin Murphy-a police officer and Thomas-a white court vampire.

Dragonjousters book series(joust,alta,sanctuary,Aerie) by Mercedes Lackey.The setting is ancient Egypt.Hunger, anger, and hatred are constants for young Vetch, rendered a brutally mistreated and overworked serf by the Tian conquest of his homeland. But everything improves when a Tian jouster requisitions Vetch to become the first serf ever to be a dragon boy. His training is intense, and his duty clear-cut: to tend his jouster, Ari, and his dragon, Kashet. That is only the beginning.The rest of the books are about how he gets a dragon of his own,his escape to Alta,how the war between the two kingdoms is stopped etc.

Mercedes Lackey's Take a Thief is the tale of Skif, a young orphan reminiscent of Oliver Twist, making his way in the knock-and-tumble neighborhood between two of Haven's outermost walls. Skif is intelligent, good-hearted and creative enough to forage up three meals a day in a place where food is scarce and kindness almost unheard of. After a chain of events leave him homeless, Skif lands in the lair of Bazie, an Faginish ex-mercenary who trains thieves...until he is "Chosen" by one of Valdemar's magical horses and becomes a Herald serving the Queen.

Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini.When his best friend, a young clergyman, is killed in a mockery of a duel by an arrogant noble, just to quiet his eloquent expressions of democratic ideals, Andre-Louis Moreau vows revenge. From that point, through meteoric careers as a consummate actor and scenario writer, then as a fencing master, and finally a politician, the brilliant Moreau keeps thwarting the aims of the aristocratic Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr. However, the nobleman causes pain to Moreau as well, and the time must come when the two will meet to settle their enmity once and for all. You are not likely to guess how their confrontation finally turns out. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this swashbuckling novel is exciting throughout, and it presents one of the most dashing heroes in fiction, a man who can fight equally well with his mind, his mouth, his pen, and his sword, a man who stirs up events wherever he goes.

The Time-Master trilogy By Louise Cooper.(review from Amazon)The books are 'The Initiate',The Outcast and The Master.It tells the story of Tarod a fascinating anti-hero, evolving throughout the series from a loyal disciple of Order to the God of Chaos that is his true heritage, with the repeated examination of his humanity thrown into the mix.

Artemis Fowl book series by Eoin Colfer is about teen age criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl who even plots to steal the gold from the fairies.

Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the Mars novels and the Tarzan novels.There are 11 novels in the Mars series beginning with 'A princess of mars'.Captain John Carter of the Confederate Army is whisked to Mars and discovers a dying world of dry ocean beds where giant four-armed barbarians rule, of crumbling cities home to an advanced but decaying civilization, a world of strange beasts and savage combat, a world where love, honor and loyalty become the stuff of adventure. The later books are about his son Carthoris,daughter Tara etc.John carter is a recurring character in all these books as martians live for 1000 years.

The best among the Tarzan novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs is 'Son of Tarzen.' Jack,the son of Tarzan shared his father's love for apes.He was only trying to help an ape escape to Africa from his cruel trainer.However he got involved in a murder and couldn't return home.He chose to live in the jungle with the apes.Its a fascinating book.The social system among the intelligent giant apes,Korak's relationship with Miriam are all interesting stuff.Its a great coming of age book.

Pirates of Venus introduces Carson Napier (a somewhat more cautious hero than John Carter), who builds himself a rocketship and blasts off for Mars. (How did he get to Venus? You'll just have to read the book.) Beneath the cloud cover of Venus Carson discovers a world of sky-high trees, warring kingdoms and princesses in need of rescue.

Answer 2

So you like Lewis and Rowling? Me too...and if you haven't already, you have GOT to go find "Lord of the Rings". The movies were pretty good, but they didn't do the books justice. They are kinda long, though. Each volume averages 300-500 pages (depending on which copy you get, my copies are 458, 398, and 340, kind of on the high side) but it's worth it, and I'm sure that a fellow Potterphiliac could get through something that size with no problems. :) (Obsessed? With Lord of the Rings? And Harry Potter too? Who? ME?)

Redwall is also okay as fantasy goes. It's a series of twenty or so books written by Brian Jacques. They're middle-school level but quite long, and they're about mice and other rodents who live in an abbey. Odd, I know. :)

Futuristic books...hmm. "Fahrenheit 451" is amazing.

Answer 3

Also try Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials series. It's a trilogy, the first book the The Golden Compass, second is The Subtle Knife, third is The Amber Spyglass. I read those in 8th grade and loved them... also, try Diane Duane's Young Wizard series, the first is So You Want to be a Wizard, there are 7 or so of them. If you're into scif-fi, try Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Animal Farm by George Orwell, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. ALso try A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket... 13 books total, all are quick reads, and its complete. Another interesting series is Brian Jacques's fantasy series starting with the book Redwall, but those books can be read out of order, they're prety independent plots.
That enough? Mssage me if you need more..

Answer 4

Sorry, I can't think of any futuristic books, but here are some good ones for young adults and teens I hope you enjoy.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Anne of Green Gables by Montegomery
The Blue Bottle Club by Stokes
The Face on the Milk Carton
I've heard the Rewall series is excellent, but I haven' t read it yet.
The Joy Luck Club by Tan
Izzy, Willy, Nilly by Voight
Fifteen by Cleary
The Acorn People by Jones
Up a Road Slowly by Hunt
A Room of My Own by Tatlock
The Locket by Evans
The Hobbit by Tolkien
The Divine Romance by Edwards
Joshua by Girzone
A Groom Worth Waiting For by Stovall
When Calls the Heart by Oke
Christy by Marshall
In HIs Steps by Shelton

Answer 5

ENGLISH STUDY GUIDES

The following guides were prepared by Mr. Dietrich's English students from Calhoun High School as part of the review process for the Regents. They are designed to be used by 9th, 10th and 11th grade students to help prepare for final exams.


•Catch 22
•The Catcher in the Rye
•The Crucible
•Death of a Salesman
•Ethan Frome
•The Great Gatsby
•Great Expectations
•Huckleberry Finn
•Lord of the Flies
•Of Mice and Men
•Night
•To Kill a Mockingbird
•A Separate Peace
•A Streetcar Named Desire
•Romeo and Juliet

http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/guides.html

Answer 6

I love your taste in books, by the way. If you've never read them, read the Dragonlance series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. They weave the best tales known to man (OK, probably a bit of a stretch, but you get my point). But seriously, they have several great series's (i dont think thats a real word). They are usually between 350-400 pages and an absolutely amazing read. I highly suggest them.

Answer 7

Check out Ray Bradbury's books, especially The Martain Chronicles (which isn't my favorite by him but it is an easier read than some of his other books).

Some other authors and books: Robert Cormier (The Chocolate War); Margaret Peterson Haddix's shadow children series (Among the Hidden is first); and if you are feeling really adventerous, one of my favorite authors--Kurt Vonnegut, (Player Piano or Cat's Cradle).

Answer 8

Check out the Pendragon series by D.J. MacHale. They are awesome. It is a series of ten but only seven are out. They're around three hundred pages. It's about a boy who travels through time and space to save different territories.

Answer 9

Eragon and Eldest are really good, I just finished Inkheart and Inkspell and I thought they were good, too. A Great and Terrible Beauty is a really good one too.

I heard that Wicked was a good book. I haven't read it yet, but I saw the musical (which is awesome). The book is a lot different from the musical.

Answer 10

Tithe by Holly Black
Sabriel,Lirael,Abhorsen by Garth Nix (a trilogy)
Pendragon Series
I also reccomend the later version of the Left behind series

Hope that was helpful!=]
~Skittles

Answer 11

TOO YOUNG A KING by Ellen Anthony. It's about a boy king who is being hunted by assassins and courted by alliances with two cities. Easy to find in ebook, but only available in paperback from the publisher (http://www.hardshell.com).