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- 1984 (George Orwell) This dystopian novel by George Orwell was written 35 years before the date referenced by the title. In this book, Orwell tells a story that warns readers about the possible consequences of complacency in the face of rising dictators (think Hitler and Stalin) and burgeoning technology ripe for misuse.
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain) This sequel to Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is much graver in nature than its predecessor.
- The Awakening (Kate Chopin) Set in the Creole culture of the late 1800s, this novel by Kate Chopin details one woman’s process of becoming aware of herself.
- The Bell Jar (Sylvia Plath) This autobiographical novel by poet Sylvia Plath explores the deep, dark reality of mental illness. The protagonist, Esther, a stand-in for Plath herself, is a college student exploring her talents, interests, and sexuality as she descends into an unsettling spiral of mental instability.
- Sci-Fi / Fantasy Book Recommendations
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- Written in Verse
- Realistic Fiction
- Nonfiction
If it seems like a lot of YA books are sci fi and/or fantasy, you are right. There is a growing pool of great books that students love reading. And this is my personal favorite category, so it comes first! Delirium Delirium is a part of a trilogy along with subsequent books Pandemonium and Requiem. Dystopia, forbidden love, resistance, rebellion. T...
Graphic novels are quick and accessible for reluctant readers, so I had to include a few of my favorites to this list of books to read for high school students. What all of these books have in common is that they are so much more than comic books. They tell true stories with meaningful artwork that help students grapple with serious topics such as ...
Well, every high school book list has to have at least a couple of romance titles, I suppose… Everything, Everything This book is one that has both an interesting concept and engaging writing. The main character is allergic to everythingand lives in her house, closed off from the outside world. That is, until she meets the boy next door… The Beginn...
It would not be hyperbole to say that these books are stunning. I’m not usually a fan of books in verse, but these ones had me at hello and should definitely be a part of your list o’ books to read for high school students. With the Fire on High If you ever read The Poet X(also a book my students love), this next work by the same author will have y...
If a student tells me that he or she “hates to read,” one of these titles usually does the trick. A lot of these titles explore personal identity, making the main characters relatable for students. Neanderthal Opens Door to the Universe Your students will enjoy following the protagonist, a decidedly large and unpopular high school student, as he te...
Last but not least, nonfiction memoir had to make the book list. The first title below transformed my most reluctant reader last year into a boy who carried this title around in his backpack because he found it so engaging. Laughing at My Nightmare Shane Burkaw deals it straight in this honest (and funny) memoir, helping readers to see the realitie...
- Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.
- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
- Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (long book)
Feb 1, 2017 · Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Divergent by Veronica Roth. Dune by Frank Herbert. Frankly in Love by David Yoon. Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. The Giver by Lois Lowry. The Harry Potter series by J K Rowling. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman.
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- Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman. This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel, a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. He’s highly intelligent, yet unable to move his muscles, feed himself, or communicate.
- Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser. As far as non-fiction goes, Fast Food Nation is one of the most eye-opening books a teenager can read, especially because hungry teens and cash-starved college students often have a penchant for filling their bellies with cheap and quick meals.
- The Hunger Games (Trilogy) by Suzanne Collins. Set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic United States, The Hunger Games trilogy tells the story of how Katniss Everdeen fights back again the tyrannical Capitol of Panem.
- Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt. Frank McCourt’s New York Times bestselling memoir tells the story of his life growing up as an impoverished and deprived child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances.
Jun 8, 2017 · Because you may be going to high school or college soon, you should take the time to read a variety of books, but deciding what to read can sometimes be overwhelming with the hundreds of millions of books out there. So below is a short list of just 50 books every high school student should read.
A list of books that you were required to read in high school. flag. All Votes Add Books To This List. 1. To Kill a Mockingbird. by. Harper Lee. 4.26 avg rating — 6,128,602 ratings. score: 45,832 , and 466 people voted.
