I mean, Harry Potter, LOTR, and His Dark Materials could be classed as modern classics. I understand Twilight not really being a great recommendation, but the OP is after books for preteens/teens, and the series, for some reason, hits well with that audience. I stand by my list.
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I want to build a reading list for my child
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anthony2690
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Conn Igguldon - Emperor series.
Tams
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Don't forget the Conqueror series then. And The Dangerous Book for Boys.
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anthony2690
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Conquerer series is excellent
NeoIkaruGAF
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I should reread it, but I clearly remember it being one of the worst books I read in my teens. I remember nothing about the book, except reading it felt like a chore and a complete waste of time.
Why I read it all, you ask? ‘Cause the girl I liked then liked the book a lot.
Ionian
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It is a chore, that's the point. It's a book about a boy whining about his life, only he has nothing to whine about.
Then it ends.
AJUMP23
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I did not care for Catcher in the Rye.....I read it and wondered why it was so celebrated. It is written well and the language flows nicely but it isn't a book I cared for.
Did not:
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We ain't outta here in ten minutes, we won't need no rocket to fly through space
I remember the Edge Chronicles books being great fantasy when I was younger. Been long enough that I couldn't tell you where to start or what age they're appropriate for but the world building and art was awesome. Know a few friends who still read these as adults. LOTR is great, it's LOTR, but it can be a bit much at times for kids when Tolkein bangs on describing one thing for two pages. None of that here.
Tams
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That we are a group of esquisite taste.
Maiden Voyage
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I did neither. But I hope I at least made you smile.
I was really hoping the pimp was going to shoot him when i got to that part.
AJUMP23
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You can but they already read them.
ThatStupidLion
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Of mice and men
Where the red fern grows
Where the red fern grows
Ionian
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Of Mice and Men is another one we had in school. I could never get into it and I love to read. Was just boring to me.
It's an oppressed black man, fine. I mean as story. Just the story did nothing for me. That's not to insult black people, honestly the opposite. It was boring.
Perhaps I should try again. Could have been the hormones kicking in. I remember most books but that for me is a blank.
Wrong book, of mice and men is the two farm hands and one is mentally disabled.
Northeastmonk
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Take your kid to the library. Spend half an hour or an hour there. Rent like 5-6 books. Have them read whatever they picked. Ask if they want to go again. Limit other activities so they have a choice. If they watch YouTube or Twitch then they’re just watching someone else do it for them.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
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IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
How old is your child, and also do they already read on a regular basis? Some classics might be a bit too hard for a pre-teen to get into, but it depends on what they like and what they're current reading level is.
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the Hobbit is a great introduction to fantasy and Tolkien.
STARSBarry
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Page 2... PAGE 2 and not a single person has mentioned an obvious renowned author who's books are for the thinking man's child...
Terry Pratchett.
Start with Guards! Guards! and if they enjoy it follow up with more of "The Watch" books in order, Men at Arms, Feet of Clay, Jingo, The Fifth Elephant, Night Watch, Thud and Snuff, before you realise this is just part of Discworld
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Some quotes from guards guards
"They quieted down, like rowdy children who have just seen the teacher come into the room. Then they quieted down a lot more, like children who have just seen the teacher’s expression."
"The Patrician was not a man you shook a finger at unless you wanted to end up being able to count only to nine."
"The only reason you couldn’t say Nobby was close to the animal kingdom was that the animal kingdom would get up and walk away."
Honestly give it a try the series is legendary for a reason, the man has a way with words that can describe the most dire circumstance and still have you chuckling to yourself.
Terry Pratchett.
Start with Guards! Guards! and if they enjoy it follow up with more of "The Watch" books in order, Men at Arms, Feet of Clay, Jingo, The Fifth Elephant, Night Watch, Thud and Snuff, before you realise this is just part of Discworld
Discworld - Wikipedia
Some quotes from guards guards
"They quieted down, like rowdy children who have just seen the teacher come into the room. Then they quieted down a lot more, like children who have just seen the teacher’s expression."
"The Patrician was not a man you shook a finger at unless you wanted to end up being able to count only to nine."
"The only reason you couldn’t say Nobby was close to the animal kingdom was that the animal kingdom would get up and walk away."
Honestly give it a try the series is legendary for a reason, the man has a way with words that can describe the most dire circumstance and still have you chuckling to yourself.
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