2007-03-26 09:34:32 · 10 answers · asked by xoticscene 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It might sound juvenile, but Little Women by Louis May Alcott. It is the only book I have ever read over a dozen times. I used to read it every year growing up and it would help me sort out my life. It might not be one of the classic all-time literary novels of the world. or of my lifetime, but it has sentimental value to me.
2007-03-26 09:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by Karebear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
As a short, shy sixth grader, my History teacher called me Samwise and gave me his copy of "The Fellowship of the Ring" to read. From the very first chapter, the very first page, the very first sentence - 'This book is largely concerning Hobbits...' I was hooked.
Here were people happy, full of life and laughter, living in peace and harmony with the land. And they were short! They knew nothing of weapons and war, the world of Men outside their borders.
But, when all of Middle Earth was threatened with Sauron's darkness, to whom does everyone - Elves, Men, Dwares, even Illuvatar - turn for help?
Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee, two hobbits of The Shire, the smallest and most unassuming of the Free Peoples.
And they did destroy the Ring, they saved Middle Earth through the power of love.
I read the Professor's trilogy once every year, and each readthru I find something new, something that I missed before. Or maybe just my life experience allows me to see a certain passage in a different light.
LOTR is the book(s) that all other fantasy is based on. It was the first of its kind, and still the best. Why else would "The Lord of the Rings" be included in the top ten of the most influential books of the 20th Century? And in the top five of favorite books of all time? And in the top three of books Essential to the UK?
"The road goes ever on..."
B
2007-03-26 17:44:46 · answer #2 · answered by beatriceorme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Secret Garden. I got the book as a gift from the librarian when I advanced from elementary school into middle school. I loved the book so much I kept it for years. I finally donated it to a book drive for another young girl to enjoy. The book was about a little girl who lost her parents and everything she had. Was forced to move to a country and live with family she didn't know. She learned to take care of herself and became a stronger person. The book showed me at a young age that people can over come anything. As I got older and continued to read the book it always showed me something new. A person can loose it all and still make it. It's amazing I can recall all the teachers I had in elementary school. Ask me who my teachers were in middle school or high school I would have to guess or don't remember.
2007-03-26 16:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by giya_98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte.
It's a book that is unlike any book that had ever been written before, and far surpasses any attempt to copy it's ideas since. It goes so deep into the psyche of the characters, deeper than you usually see in a book from it's time. There's no clear protagonists or antagonists. It's deep, and rich, and complicated. It has love and hate and rage and obsession to degrees that are almost frightening. You can read the book again and again and again, and still discover something new every single time. It's brilliant.
2007-03-26 16:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Favorite? ha Wow, now there's a hard question.
For young, Bill Peet is awesome
For like the 5th grade area, Tamora Pierce (Alanna series in particular for me)
And teens, Sarah Dessen and such
Lit. fans might like Ivanhoe, Rabble in Arms, Oliver Twist, etc...
2007-03-26 17:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Stand" by Steven King---I've read it 9 times so far.
The characters are brilliantly written, and the story is believable. It tackles the age-old good versus evil battle in a very unique way, with laughter, tears and a few scares along the way.
2007-03-26 17:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don Quixote by Cervantes - because it has everything. Romance, humor, drama, intrigue, and it is inspiring and a wonderful story. Everyone should read it - at least once. It's even better the second time though. Pax - C.
2007-03-26 16:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would have to be a child called it. this book is because it teaches kids that even though you may get smacked for something you did, you don't have it as bad as this child does. he gets beat. so this book teaches a lesson. it is also heart warming for me to know that i live in a safe envoirment not having to be afraid of my mother or father. i recommend this book.
2007-03-26 16:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by valeigh k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...I couldn't possibly narrow it down to one book.
2007-03-26 17:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by malika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the secret garden. it's wonderfully written and has a beatiful story of hope, love, and friendship.
2007-03-26 17:27:20 · answer #10 · answered by !♥~FaY9512~♥! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋