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Topol
10 yrs ago
Any recommendations for books for a 13 year old boy? He has been through the Harry Potter, Alex Rider, Horrible Histories series (in fact everything by Anthony Horowitz) and now I'm struggling to find new books. I've tried something a little more adult but he has not shown any interest.
Any suggestions?
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Ed
10 yrs ago
We sponsor a couple of kids schooling here in Bali --- the boy is 12 and is liking Sherlock Holmes --- he also very much liked Angela's Ashes - the follow up T'is.... Currently reading Scifi - Enders Game and likes that a lot
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Topol
10 yrs ago
Which version of Sherlock Holmes is he reading?
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Ed
10 yrs ago
I think it's a compilation of many stories in one big thick book... will try to remember to check with him
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Ed
10 yrs ago
Our 10 yr old is liking Tuesdays with Morrie https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6900.Tuesdays_With_Morrie
I just passed the 12 yr old a book that I just finished and enjoyed immensely https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9541.The_Shadow_of_the_Sun (I've read a few books by this author and I think adolescents would like them)
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Topol
10 yrs ago
That's great. Thanks a lot .
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Ed
10 yrs ago
One more for you - the boy is reading some Sci Fi from my collection of books:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/375802.Ender_s_Game
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I would highly recommend “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. A very humanitarian story. What makes it so interesting is that it is narrated by Death, who turns out to have quite a sense of humour and a soft spot for humans. I think it is perfect for any intelligent, thinking teenager.
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Adrain Mole by Sue Townsend who has sadly justed passed away. Essential reaDING FOR ANY YOUNG TEENAGER.
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Topol
10 yrs ago
Thanks for all the suggestions
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Ed
10 yrs ago
I was looking for books for myself and found that there are some good books here as well for youths -- see the National Book Awards for young people...
https://www.goodreads.com/award/show/33-national-book-award?page=3
Here are a few I have selected
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13376.The_House_of_the_Scorpion
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243229.Homeless_Bird
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/966719.The_Canning_Season
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/684560.When_Zachary_Beaver_Came_to_Town
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Have a look here: readingforaustralia@blogspot.com.au
A book site aimed at the reading interests of 10 to 13 year olds with lots of book recommendations. Also see the book reviews by kids to see book titles recommended by other kids.
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Topol
10 yrs ago
Great I'll pass it on.
So far he devoured a Sherlock Holmes book so will get a few more and House of Hades (Rick O'Riordan) also went down a storm.
I'll pass the link on and let him pick a few out.
Thanks
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