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Required reading. Due on/before Tuesday, Jan. 24! Follow directions (English author, some books not allowed, length of novel, Lexile score, etc.)! Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen:.
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Required reading Due on/before Tuesday, Jan. 24! Follow directions (English author, some books not allowed, length of novel, Lexile score, etc.)! Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research! Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Pride and Prejudiceby Jane Austen: • YOU WOULD LIKE THIS BOOK if you like a romantic comedy. You would also like this if you like to go outside the social status and are a bit different from everyone else. You would like this if you are interested in love stories and the struggle for happiness in commitments. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Author Tana French • Mrs. Moulton’s recommendation for those who enjoy “Law and Order” and mysteries. Her novels are a bit long (In the Woods is 429 pages), they are so compelling! I also recommend Faithful Place by this Irish author. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse • This is a great suspenseful read for those who like mysteries. Two lives, touched by war, are transformed during an evening meeting that may or may not have occurred. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Emma by Jane Austen • … if you like books about friendship, love and scandals. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle • … if you like mysteries and crime solving. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Hornet Flight by Ken Follett • … if you are into good suspense novels. This one takes place in WWII and deals with espionage. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
1984 by George Orwell • … if you are interested in a dystopian society ruled by a Totalitarian government • …if you enjoy science-fiction, totalitarianism and a dark, murky atmosphere • …if you believe the government is corrupt or enjoy politics Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells • … if you like science fiction. It has a lot of suspense and action, and scary scenes. You would like this if you believe there is life on other planets. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Screwtape Lettersby C.S. Lewis • … if you are really into religion, this is the book for you. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
A Room with a Viewby E.M. Forster • … if you like Victorian England. It is a wonderful story about a girl who is unsure about love. The Italian setting adds spice to the novel. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon • … if you like mysteries mixed with comedy. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Year of Wondersby Geraldine Brooks • The story of the plague in 17th century England with a focus on one woman and her family Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Life of Pi by Yann Martel … if you like mysteries and a creative twist Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Stardust by Neil Gaiman • … if you enjoy mythical love stories tied together with witches, flying pirates, and a battle for the people you care about. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Goldfinger by Ian Fleming • … if you love the movies of James Bond. If you love a secret agent with gadgets, girls and a license to kill, then this is a story for you. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt • … if you enjoy history and stories about hard times. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
A Little Princessby Frances Hodgen Burnett • … if you are into creativity and imagination. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams • … if you like imaginary situations. This keeps you reading with a setting in space and a little bit of comedy. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
A Murder is Announcedby Agatha Christie • … if you like suspenseful mysteries or if you like characters with a lot of personality. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Death on the Nileby Agatha Christie • … if you like mysteries and clues that solve three murders. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
And Then There Were Noneby Agatha Christie …if you enjoy mysteries with suspense that involve murders. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Beowulf …if you like epic heroes, tons of battles, mythology and creepy monsters It’s NOT like the movie, btw Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
‘Til We Have Facesby C. S. Lewis …if you are interested in mythology, jealousy, close relationships between siblings, and self-discovery Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Dr. No …if you are into thrills and an action packed story …if you like spy thrillers and lots of action and mystery. It has fast cars, beautiful women and fighting. It is a fantastic read. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Sharpe’s Trafalgarby Bernard Cornwell …if you are into history and naval warfare Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Treasure Islandby R. L. Stevenson …if you enjoy stories about pirates, adventures on the high seas and the search for long lost treasures of gold and silver. Also, this book is very suspenseful and includes fighting, violence and even death. Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
Stormbreaker …if you want to read the story of a 14-year-old boy and his life as a spy working for MI6, London’s intelligence agency Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
The Hobbit …if you are a literary fanatic and enjoy vivid details. You would also enjoy this book if you are entertained by historical fiction. …if you like adventure and mysterious creatures and action and magic Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
NO: • Lord of the Flies • Brave New World • Romeo and Juliet, Caesar or Macbeth • Any American author (must use an English author!) • Please PRINT OUT the rubric and CIRCLE/HIGHLIGHT which assignments you complete Your required reading novel DIFFERS from your novel for research!
