YOUNG ADULT
Roald Dahl
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
James and the Giant Peach.
The BFG.
Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Matilda.
Who doesn't love Roald Dahl?
James and the Giant Peach.
The BFG.
Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Matilda.
Who doesn't love Roald Dahl?
Neil Gaiman
Gaiman also has numerous books for young adult readers.
While his books tend to be "creepy" and contain some disturbing and mature subject matter, they are also beautifully written and oddly touching. There's a dark poetry to his work that is sure to start a lifelong love of reading in those with a taste for something a little different.
Books like Coraline, The Graveyard Book and Instructions are suitable for readers around 7 - 13 years of age.
While his books tend to be "creepy" and contain some disturbing and mature subject matter, they are also beautifully written and oddly touching. There's a dark poetry to his work that is sure to start a lifelong love of reading in those with a taste for something a little different.
Books like Coraline, The Graveyard Book and Instructions are suitable for readers around 7 - 13 years of age.
J.K. Rowling
Rowling got the world reading with her fantastic Harry Potter series. Children and adults alike were lining up for the books.
Harry Potter has its critics, but it really is a great series with a classic theme and just enough heavy subject matter (dark magic, abuse of power, torture and no shortage of beloved characters dying) to elevate it beyond being simple, childish fluff.
Harry Potter has its critics, but it really is a great series with a classic theme and just enough heavy subject matter (dark magic, abuse of power, torture and no shortage of beloved characters dying) to elevate it beyond being simple, childish fluff.