list of books good for a 14 year old?

Question

preferrably non fiction or realistic fiction but anything works

Answer 1

There are two authors that I would recommend(for a 14 y/o or adults). Dave Pelzer and Mitch Albom. Pelzer wrote A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave,(along with some others). They are all non-fiction, based on his life growing up as an abused child, then through the foster system.
A couple of the books Albom wrote are Tuesdays with Morrie and Five People You Meet in Heaven. Tuesdays with Morrie is based on his relationship with a college professor he had, and the life lessons he learned from him. (You can also find books about Morrie himself) Five People is fiction, but his writing is classified as "self help", he really gets you to look at your life, think about what is truly important and how your actions effect others.
My daughter(she'll be 14 next month) just finished books by both authors and enjoyed them. It also helped to open the door to some conversations between the two of us... always an added bonus with a teenager.

Answer 2

Gospel Enigma is about a youngster and his little sister challenging some long-standing doctrines. You will probably be able to understand most of it, but one of the last chapters is rather difficult. Find it at the top of the page.

It is non-fiction in a story form, so it might be just what you are looking for.

Answer 3

Breadwinner, Parvanna's Journey, and Mud City. They're a trilogy. ALso you may want to try A Long Way From Chicago and it's sequel (which I have forgotten.) Also, Fever. They're the only good books I can think of right now.

Answer 4

Percy Jackson and The Olympians series (MUCH BETTER THAN THE **** MOVIE) - Rick Riordan The Hobbit - J.R.R Tolkien Lord of The Rings - J.R.R Tolkien The Lady in The Tower - Marie-Louise Jensen Harry Potter(?) - J.K Rowling Twilight :P - Stephanie Meyer Indigo Blue - Cathy Cassidy Lucky Star - Cathy Cassidy

Answer 5

Vision Quest by Terry Davis

Answer 6

Jay's Journal, Go Ask Alice, 1984 (maybe) Smack, Catch 22. They are all really good. As well as anything by Kurt Vonnegut

Answer 7

First answer:

http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com

Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, and a short review of each book.

2nd answer: http://www.eastprovidencehighschool.com/library/summer_reading09_2006.html provides a short summary for recommended books.

3rd answer: you can do a search "ninth grade reading list" and get the reading lists for several schools. I picked one of the best (includes summaries), but if you are patient and persistent you will find even better lists - though I doubt that you need better than those given.

I hope this helps.

Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/