Sure. 'Bridge to Terabithia' is a wonderful novel. It's about the friendship between two children, Jess and Leslie. They create an imaginary kingdom called Terabithia which helps them deal with the real - world problems they face, like bullying at school and family issues. It's a very emotional and moving story.
The 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' series is also on the list. In these books, Percy Jackson discovers that he is a demigod, half - human and half - Greek god. He goes on many adventures in the modern world where Greek mythology comes to life. It's full of action, humor, and interesting takes on the old myths.
Another excellent choice is 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn. This novel is set in a small town filled with secrets. The main character, a journalist, returns to her hometown to cover a story about the murders of two young girls. As she digs deeper, she uncovers some disturbing family secrets that are deeply intertwined with the murders. It's a very dark and suspenseful read.
I would also recommend 'Zita the Spacegirl' by Ben Hatke. It follows the adventures of Zita in outer space. The story is easy to follow and the illustrations are really cool. It's a great entry - point into the world of graphic novels.
'Paper Girls' was on the list too. It has a time - travel element which makes it exciting. The characters are well - developed, especially the girls who are the main focus. It also has some great visual representation of different time periods.
Sure. 'Fun Home' is one. It's a memoir - style graphic novel that explores themes of family, identity, and sexuality in a very poignant way.
Another great one from the list could be 'The Tale of Despereaux'. This novel is about a small mouse named Despereaux who has very big dreams and a brave heart. It has an engaging plot with themes of love, courage, and redemption that are very appealing to children.
One of the popular ones is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It has a great enemies - to - lovers story that's really engaging.
I'd also recommend 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It has a classic noir feel with a hard - boiled detective, Philip Marlowe, trying to solve a web of mysteries in a corrupt world.
Sure. 'Memoirs of Hadrian' is a great one. It gives a fictionalized account of the life of the Roman emperor Hadrian. It offers insights into the Roman Empire during his reign, including its politics, culture, and architecture.
Yes, 'The Woman in the Window' was quite popular. It's a psychological thriller. The protagonist, an agoraphobic woman, believes she witnessed a crime in her neighborhood. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns.
Sure. 'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah was on the list. It's a story set in Alaska that follows a family's struggles and survival in the harsh wilderness, filled with themes of family, love, and the power of nature.