Hi All! I’m looking for a suggestion of a book that would be a good gift for a 15yo girl, my niece. She is into horses and dancing, and she’s studying English for a couple of years now (our 2nd language) so I’d like to gift her something that could motivate her to read in English.
The caveat is: my family is VERY conservative so the book shouldn’t contain any “spicy” scenes (anything more than kissing).
Any help is appreciated!
by Affectionate_Act4507
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Has she read Black Beauty? It’s not a difficult book, but if English isn’t her first language it might be a good choice.
Horse Girl by Carrie Seim
Honestly the twilight books are pretty easy reads, super conservative and really engaging. I also really like the starcrossed novels at her age!
You can also never go wrong with Jane Austen!
As a teenager, I loved the Hunger Games. She may already know the story but I find that when I am reading in a 2nd language I like reading stories I am already a bit familiar with so that I have something to help me if I come across words or translations that I am not familiar with. There is a relationship but only kisses.
Fly by night or the team both by k m Peyton.