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A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gain
- an award winning novel - set in 1940 Louisiana;
- a novel about the relationship between Jefferson, a young black man on death row, and his teacher.
- Recommended by Ms. Cornwall (teacher) |
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Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
"A riveting autobiography of a Moslem woman and her escape from radical Islam."
- Recommended by Mr. Dyer (Network Media Specialist) |
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Blindness by Jose Saramago
"A fascinating exploration of a mysterious epidemic of blindness and its impact on our society."
- Recommended by Mr. Dyer (Network Media Specialist) |
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
-This is a classic, a tale of life of vanity and frivolity. A story of our desire for eternal beauty. Very interesting, and quite provocative.
- Recommended by Ms. Odozor (teacher-librarian) |
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
- a powerful tale of the pre-colonial Ibo (Nigeria) culture told from the point of view of an insider. Achebe is a great story teller, and this book creates an awareness of the African culture.
- Recommended by Ms. Rego (teacher) |
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The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
- an incredible story of a young girl (Susie) raped and murdered by her neighbour. Susie watches her family and friends from heaven and now tells how they are going through the grieving and healing process. This is a must read!
- Recommended by Ms. Cornwall (teacher) |
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
- you'd never put this down! It's well written, deeply-moving, and full of suspense. See how the shocking act of an individual can affect everyone else. There is no secret in life, only time will tell.
- Recommended by Ms. Odozor (teacher-librarian) |
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Paradise by Toni Morrison
"...a breathtaking, risk-taking major work that will have readers feverishly, and fearfully turning the pages."
— Kirkus Reviews
- Recommended by Ms. Cornwall (teacher) |
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Shattered by Eric Walters
An award winning title. Great for all ages. This book touches on multiple issues such as homelessness, poverty, Rwanda genocide and political intimidation. Shattered gives us so much to reflect on. An easy read!
- Recommended by Ms. Odozor (teacher-librarian) |
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A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
"Astonishing. . . . A rich and varied spectacle, full of wisdom and laughter and the touches of the unexpectedly familiar through which literature illuminates life." --Wall Street Journal.
- Recommended by Ms. Rego (teacher) |
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The Heaven Tree, The Green Branch, The Scarlat Seed by Edith Pargeter
- "a triology set in 12th century Wales. This is a story of a man and his son who stand up against the tyranny of a cruel aristocrat."
- Recommended by Ms. Fernandez (teacher) |
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The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin
"a science fiction set in a world where humans are androgynous"
- Recommended by Ms. Fernandez (teacher) |
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An Episode of Sparrows by Rummer Godden
"a charming story of two children, determined tro create a garden in an inhospitable back lot, and the change they create in the people around them"
- Recommended by Ms. Fernandez (teacher) |
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The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields
This book won many awards: the Governor General Awards, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Pulitzer Prize.
- Recommended by Ms. Clancy (teacher) |
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The God of Small Things by Arundate Roy
- Recommended by Ms. Clancy (teacher) |
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Chandra's Secrets by Allan Stratton
"the ravage caused by AIDs in Africa portrayed through the life of a young girl named Chandra." I strongly recommend that you read this extraordinary, well-written, & powerful story.
- Ms. Odozor (teacher-librarian) |
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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
- a historical novel. Oprah said, "It’s such a great read… it’s like nothing I would ever read or had ever read before… I got to 800 pages, and I slowed myself down because I didn’t want it to end."
-Recommended by Ms. Lorraway (teacher) |
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The Girls by Lori Lansens
- a heartbreaking tale of conjoined sisters. This book is well-written, & full of comic moments.
- Recommended by the Loyola Book Club
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Anybody out There by Marian Keyes
-"A book about a womans’ struggle and triumph over an incredible tragedy and personal loss—it is a clever, witty, and heartwarming story."
- Recommended by Ms. Healey (teacher)
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Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden
- "Inspired in part by real-life World War I Ojibwa hero Francis Pegahmagabow ... A remarkable tale of brutality, survival, and rebirth, Three Day Road is an unforgettable reading experience."
- Recommended by Mr. Dyer (Network Media Specialist) |
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The Souls of Black Folks by W.E.B. DuBois
- a collection of brilliant essays on race.
- Recommended by Ms. Cornwall (teacher) |
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Mercy Among the Children by David Adams Richards
- "a novel set in Eastern Canada; depicts an accurate and thought-provoking commentary on humanity. Once you get into this book you just can't put it down. It really hits you!"
- Recommended by Ms. Pinchak (teacher) |
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