I enjoyed titles like “long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds, “The Perks Of Being A Wall Flower” by Steven Chbosky, and “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. I am a 14 y/o male and I am looking for a title like these.
Catcher in the Rye, Brave New World, Lord of the Flies.
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Maybe try Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
LeaveNoTrace0709 on
Some really good titles here – I’m glad to know that Perks is alive and well in the minds of high schoolers still.
This is a bit more “mature”, but when I was in high school the next step up from Perks and books like it was anything by Donna Tartt. The Secret History and The Goldfinch are two absolute must-reads and you’ll love coming back to them later.
JootieBootie on
Lord of the Rings, 1984, The Illustrated Man, Handmaids Tale.
Litterboxbonanza on
I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, by Jason Pargin
riloky on
Those three are very different titles! You’ve got a couple of classics, plus emotional depth and moral/ethical dilemmas.
Here’s my suggestions…
Three classics: The Outsiders, Catcher in the Rye, The Crysalids
Three authors: Patrick Ness, John Green, Robert Cormier
folkfuturism on
Try some randy ribay, and Phillip Pullman!
ciararose on
If you like Perks, you might enjoy John Green’s books! They’re also very emotional and engaging.
spitcity666 on
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. Swear you’ll love it.
fireflypoet on
John Green, as was said: Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down.
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Catcher in the Rye, Brave New World, Lord of the Flies.
Maybe try Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Some really good titles here – I’m glad to know that Perks is alive and well in the minds of high schoolers still.
This is a bit more “mature”, but when I was in high school the next step up from Perks and books like it was anything by Donna Tartt. The Secret History and The Goldfinch are two absolute must-reads and you’ll love coming back to them later.
Lord of the Rings, 1984, The Illustrated Man, Handmaids Tale.
I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, by Jason Pargin
Those three are very different titles! You’ve got a couple of classics, plus emotional depth and moral/ethical dilemmas.
Here’s my suggestions…
Three classics: The Outsiders, Catcher in the Rye, The Crysalids
Three authors: Patrick Ness, John Green, Robert Cormier
Try some randy ribay, and Phillip Pullman!
If you like Perks, you might enjoy John Green’s books! They’re also very emotional and engaging.
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. Swear you’ll love it.
John Green, as was said: Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down.