I have been asked recently to recommend some good books. I used to read voraciously when I was younger in Secondary and JC. I did not read so much in uni but now I am picking up my first love again. Reading brings me into an imaginary world, a place of fantasy and unknown. Also reading opens up mind and broadens my horizon to things around the world. I love to read. I devour magazines with wide ranging topics such as Health, Women's issue, fashion, sports, cars and even gossip. I love books on romance, relationships, fantasy, and crime. The only books I don't read are books on ghosts. They scare me.
I love Roald Dahl books when I was a teenager. I have read all his books, even books meant for kids. However, what I love most about Roald Dahl is his adults books which are so interesting and hilarious. 'Uncle Oswald' is my favourite. It's a story of RD's uncle who works for the army and all his interesting stories as he travels around the world to defend his country.
These are some of my favourite RD's books:' Witches', 'Matilda', 'Charlie' and the 'Chocolate Factory','Charlie and the Glass elevator', My Uncle Oswald, 'Switch Bitch', 'Over to you', 'Lambs to the Slaughther and 'Kiss kiss'. The last few books are short stories and are meant for adults.
My ex-students love Jodi Picoult. I have not read her books but in the June holidays, I will get myself a copy. She writes passionately on love, family and relationships. You can check out her books on this website.
http://www.jodipicoult.com/Of course my all time favourite author is Catherine Lim, a local writer who bases her stories about Singapore culture and society.I have read most of her books like 'The bondmaid' a tragic tale of a servant girl forced to serve this mean family, 'The Serpeant's tooth, 'The teardrop story woman', 'The song of Silver Frond' (my favourite!!!!) , 'Little Ironies', 'Deadline for love' and 'Or else the Ligthning God'
I am currently reading a fantasy book entitled ' Anansi Boys' written by Neil Gaiman. He is the author of the book 'Stardust' which was made into a movie. The 'Anasi boys' is quite interesting . It is about a loser, Fat Charlie, who has a god for his dad and latter does not know anything about it. When his dad died, Charlie found out that he had a bro names 'Spider' who inherited all his dad's stunning God-like special powers. Charlie is apparently the unlucky 'ordinary' one who gets bullied all the time. Together, they have to complete a task but I have not come to that part yet. I find the story very intriguing and witty.
I will post more about the books I have read. There are so many. I can't recall them now but I have written about the ones which I think are appropriate for pupils your age.
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