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Books I Read Growing Up
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items Books I read throughout my childhood that I think other kids/young adults should read too
I first read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell in seventh grade, and even at that age, it completely changed how I thought about success. It taught me that talent alone isn’t enough. Timing, opportunity, and environment play a huge role in how we develop,...
Outliers: The Story of Success By Malcolm Gladwell
A Dog’s Purpose is a heartwarming story about the special bond between a dog and the people it loves throughout its life. The book beautifully captures themes of loyalty, love, and the joy pets bring into our lives. It’s an emotional and uplifting re...
A Dog's Purpose By Bruce W. Cameron
Watership Down by Richard Adams is a beautifully written adventure that follows a group of rabbits seeking a new home after fleeing the destruction of their warren. Despite its animal characters, the novel explores deep themes like leadership, freedo...
Watership Down By Richard Adams
Gifted Hands is an inspiring memoir that shares the incredible journey of Dr. Ben Carson from a challenging childhood to becoming a world-renowned neurosurgeon. The book highlights determination, hard work, and the power of faith in overcoming obstac...
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story By Ben Carson
Animal Farm is a clever and thought-provoking story that uses animals on a farm to explore important ideas about power, fairness, and freedom. Even though its themes are mature, I believe this book is a must read for kids 13 and older. The story real...
Animal Farm By George Orwell
A Separate Peace is a powerful novel that explores friendship, identity, and the challenges of growing up during a turbulent time. When I read it as a sophomore in high school, I found it extremely riveting as it explored the complexities of jealousy...
A Separate Peace By John Knowles
The Pact is an inspiring true story about three friends from a tough neighborhood who make a promise to support each other and achieve their dreams of becoming doctors. Their journey shows how friendship, determination, and hard work can overcome obs...
The Pact: Three Young Men Fulfill a Dream By Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most important pieces of American literature ever written. While it's themes tackles issues of race, justice, and morality with honesty and heart, Harper Lee’s storytelling brings the struggles of a small Southern ...
To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Zamba was one of the most emotional and unforgettable books I read in high school. The story showcases the incredible challenges the author and his lion, Zamba, faced. It demonstrated the strength of friendship, loyalty, and resilience in the face of...
Zamba: True Story of the Greatest Lion
Redwall by Brian Jacques is a thrilling and heartwarming adventure that introduces readers to a richly imagined world of heroic animals, epic battles, and timeless themes of bravery and friendship. With its vivid storytelling and unforgettable charac...
Redwall By Brian Jacques
The Alchemist is a beautifully written, inspiring tale about following your dreams and listening to your heart no matter the obstacles. It reminds readers that the journey to finding your true purpose is just as important as the destination. This boo...
The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho
Another American classic, Of Mice and Men is a powerful and moving story about friendship, dreams, and the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. Steinbeck’s vivid characters and emotional depth make it a must-read that encourages empat...
Of Mice and Men By John Steinbeck
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a delightfully dark and clever series that follows the Baudelaire orphans as they face one absurd misfortune after another. Despite its gloomy twists, the books are filled with humor, wordplay, and strong messages ab...
A Series of Unfortunate Events 13-Book Set
