Look at these novels and then choose one.
Michelle Magorian:
Goodnight Mr. Tom |
A very touching story about a young boy during World War, written
for children and teenagers but very interesting. You won't be
able to stop reading it! From the UK |
Anonymous:
Go ask Alice |
Another touching story - the diary of a girl who's addicted
to drugs. Very easy to read.
From the US |
Susan Hinton:
Rumble Fish |
The story of Motorcycle Boy and his brother; gangs, fighting
and finding out what life is about. A thin novel, but you'll remember
it.
From the US |
Frank MC Court:
Angela's Ashes |
The story of a very poor young man born in Ireland. Quite
thick and not so easy.
Ireland and the US |
Joseph Heller:
Catch 22 |
A classic about the madness of war. Quite thick and not so
easy but well worth reading, if you're used to reading novels
in English.
From the US |