Published 13:32 IST, October 23rd 2019
Books recommendations: Here are the 4 best books a teen must read
Books are best for gathering information. Teenage is the best time to start reading books. So, here are a few book ideas that all teenagers must-read. Read more
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Reading in teenage can be very useful for shaping the personality of your child in the later years. It can provide information, help them shape their own emotions, and understand other people's behaviour. At the same time, it helps in learning new words and achieve fluency in the language. Here are a few book ideas for teenagers to read.
The Harry Potter series
This novel series was created by British writer J K Rowling, and it is the best-selling book series of the 21st century. Each Harry Potter book has been made into a film. The book has been able to capture millions of hearts since the day it was first published. The way the author described love, courage, school life, and the connection between student and teacher, has always been appreciated by readers across the globe. About 400 million copies of the book have been sold and translated into about 60 languages worldwide.
Life of Pi
The Life of Pi book by Yann Martel is the story of a son of an Indian zookeeper who survives a shipwreck. Pi typically talks about his several days at sea and describes them to be largely monotonous. He also explains zoo animals' sexual behaviour and tells tales of risk and survival. He describes how wild animals survive. There are also incidents of murder and cannibalism in the book. This is a gory novel. From the teachings of the Christian, Hindu, and Muslim faiths, Pi is shaping his own belief system, which is he simply wants to "love God.”
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel read by many students. Harper Lee is a master of vocabulary that conveys irony and wit when it comes to writing. The story is full of positive messages and life-changing circumstances. The book helps in learning valuable lessons in life, including empathy.
Train to Pakistan
The book's plot is based in Manu Marju, a fictitious place along the border of India and Pakistan. In this novel, Khushwant Singh, the author, has bravely pointed out that how religious issues are over-sensitive in India and become a big cause of violence in no time.
09:23 IST, October 23rd 2019