haniirani Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I would be interested to know what is your favourite young adult/children book. So please share with us. The most memorable book for me is this : Caught on a Train by Carlo Gebler I read it a few years ago, (or is it a few more years back?? my memory's playing tricks!) and it totally enchanted me with its bizarre, magical stories. It has 3 short stories captured in one main story. It's about a 14 year old boy who experience the most extraordinary train journey across Ireland. Unusually, there are only 3 passengers that day and he is supposed to judge which of the three tells the best story. So commence the Irish fairy and folk tales storytelling which includes visiting the seabed, visiting the moon on an eagle's back. Hope that gives you an idea of the book. All I know now is that just writing this has spurred a desire to revisit this book again! But let it wait. Because I have 8 more books waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haniirani Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 I can't edit my post can I? Anyway the book is Caught on a Train by Carlo Gebler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Hiya. You can edit your posts once you've made ten of them. but I went ahead and took out the image code and replaced it with a text link to the book on Amazon. Looks like an interesting book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haniirani Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for editing my post Kell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Aside the obvious Harry Potter, so far this year I've really enjoyed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and Fleshmarket by Nicola Morgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 William Golding I'm not sure if he could be considered a children's author, but a lot of schools use his texts. Lord of the Flies is an amazing book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I loved The Chronicles of Narnia from a very young age, right through my teens and into adulthood. I also used to read Judy Blume books in my early teens and also those Point Horror books (by various authors). Other than that, I think I missed out on the young adult section when I was actually a young adult, as I tended to read things like Animal Farms and Of Mice and Men. Nowadays, though, I can hardly get enough of them. I particularly liked Witch Child and Sorceress by Celia Rees, which I read a couple of years ago. I also adored The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and The Book of Dead Days by Marcus Sedgwick. I was also lucky enough to be a reviewer for CBUK while it was open and was sent many excellent young adult books including: Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton Ithaka by Adele Gera Set in Stone by Linda Newbury The Medici Seal by Theresa Breslin The Rainbow Bridge by Aubrey Flegg Orphan of the Sun by Gill Harvey Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe The Mob by Clem Martini Captives by Tom Pow Death and the Arrow by Chris Priestley The White Rider by Chris Priestley Red Wulf's Curse by Chris Priestley The Cleopatra Curse by Cleo Roberts Plague Sorcerer by Christopher Russell Wolf Girl by Theresa Tomlinson I can also highly recommend the entire The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. I'm quite often to be found with a book that's aimed for the young adult market - there's such marvellous choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icecream Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I'm not exactly sure what classifies as YA, but Harry potter is definitely my fave. I like the Narnia books too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haniirani Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Oh I love Celia Rees books, particularly The Soul Taker. Also read The Bailey Game and The Vanished if not wrong. Maybe you could check them out too Kell. And wow thanks for the list of YA books. I'll keep the list in mind while browsing the YA section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteffieB Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 A friend recommended Fablehaven, by Brandon Mull. I really liked it a lot -- it's a very imaginative fantasy book, with enough suspense and scary bits to keep your attention. There was definitely a part that I had to read through covered up eyes while holding my breath. I have also enjoyed the Golden Compass books, by Philip Pullman. And the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books, by Ann Brasheres, although I just tried an adult novel of hers and had a really hard time getting through it. And there's also a series by Louise Rennison, starting with Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging, that a girlfriend and I giggled over recently. Hope I got all the Amazon links in the right places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Definitely the Tomorrow series by John Marsden. From Wikipedia (page contains spoilers): The Tomorrow series is a series of invasion novels written by Australian author John Marsden, detailing a high-intensity invasion and occupation of Australia by a foreign power. The novels are told in first person perspective by the main character, a teenage girl named Ellie Linton, who is part of a small band of teenagers waging a guerilla war on the enemy garrison in their fictional home town of Wirrawee. I cannot recommend these books highly enough. John Marsden makes the situations and events seem unbelievably real and possible, and his ability to accurately portray the minds and relationships of teenagers is uncanny. I would love to see these books made into movies. They're just unbelievable, and I re-read the series (10 books) at least once every 2 years. Just as enjoyable for adults as they are for younger readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 And the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books, by Ann Brasheres, although I just tried an adult novel of hers and had a really hard time getting through it. I'll have to add this to my TBR pile. I saw the movie a few years ago, while stuck on a plane, and really enjoyed it. I didn't know there was a book out, so now I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Orchid Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 "Rats Saw God" (Rob Thomas), not only the best YA book I've read in a long time (and now tied for best ever IMO, with "Girl" by Blake Nelson, which I read and loved in high school, and have loved ever since), but possibly one of my all time favourites. Everything about this book is sharp and witty, from the characterisation to the dialogue. The pacing is just right, the characters and the banter is realistic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopeanha Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Allan Frewin Jones - The mole and Beverly Miller Myron Levoy - Three Friends Anonymous - Go ask Alice Chris Crutcher - Staying fat for Sarah Byrnes Eve Bunting - If I asked you would you stay those are my all time favourite books, I got them when I was about 13 and re read them over and over. Since this year I totally love the fantasy books of KAI MEYER, a german author. Two of his trilogies are available in english, I know for sure. Really great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oh I love Celia Rees books, particularly The Soul Taker. Have you read Celia's The Wish House??? It's one of my all time favs. I'm going to order The Soul Taker, it sounds right up my alley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I adore Markus Zusak'z Fighting Reuben Wolfe and Getting the Girl, I also loved An Abundance of KAtherine's, Inexcusable, Boot Camp, The Wish House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 A trilogy by Stephen Bowkett called Ice, Storm and Thaw. They're set in a distant future after another ice age and begin with the hero's escape from a restrictive city ruled by a tyrannical artificial intelligence. Oh, I can't really explain it well, but they're very good! I also love Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and almost anything by NM Browne. I have a whole bookcase upstairs filled with older children's/young adult books - I love reading them. There's so much excellent stuff around now for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 A trilogy by Stephen Bowkett called Ice, Storm and Thaw. They're set in a distant future after another ice age and begin with the hero's escape from a restrictive city ruled by a tyrannical artificial intelligence. Oh, I can't really explain it well, but they're very good! Well, you've sold me! They sound very good. I'll have to keep an eye out for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeozade100 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Groosham Grange & it's sequel are great, both written by Antony Horowitz, the author of the Alex Ryder books (Stormbreaker etc.) Also Alice's Adventures In Wonderland & Through The Looking Glass are wonderful, and you can get some really lovely editions which make for amazing presents for young readers, my lovely hardback version that has them both in is one of the only books that I still have from when I was little and I would be devestated if anything happened to it:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Well, you've sold me! They sound very good. I'll have to keep an eye out for them You're welcome Kylie! I must get around to buying the Tomorrow When the War Began series, because you keep recommending them and they sound really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelineDionRox Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) i mostly read books for children, so it's hard to choose. off the top of my head, i'll have to go with eleven by lauren myracle, the steps by rachel cohn, dave at night and ella enchanted by gail carson levine, the thief by megan whalen turner, the prydain chronicles by lloyd alexander, and the vivien leigh series by a couple of writers whose names i have yet to commit to memory. i can probably come up with several more titles if i were to read through the list of books that i've read (yes, i do keep that kind of lists). (where the heck is the edit button??) i just want to mention that while i liked the first book in the his dark materials by philip pullman, i can't say the same for the other two books. which reminds me: pullman wrote the scarecrow and his servant, which i found very cute and amusing. read it! Edited October 2, 2008 by Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Please go along and take a look at the Announcements section, as it contains lots of useful information. There is a FAQ, plus a post for new members.. both will explain to you that you are limited until you have 10 posts.. and that includes being able to edit your own posts. The rules also ask you to use some capital letters, especially for book titles etc etc Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitnat Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 As a young girl I loved The Famous Five Series, Trixie Belden Series, Flambards Series among others. I would now add to that list, The Chronicles of Narnia (must go back and read them again.....) Got to go...kids:hyper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 As a young girl I loved The Famous Five Series, ...) I read loads of them when I was young too. Also 'Little House on the Prairie' series too. Always thought it would make a fgreat TV series and was thrilled when it actually happened. Bit of a while ago now though...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedge Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 For me it has to be The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall. I was mostly into fantasy and science fiction rather than novels about war, but this book had a really big impact on me as a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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