Book List Challenge

*These books are not in order*

1.The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

The book, The Fault In Our Stars, is an all time favorite due to the several lectures on life, it offers. These lectures are shown by us through the two main characters, Augustus Waters and Hazel Lancaster, with their never-ending love story. The first time I ever read the book was in the beginning of the seventh grade after being introduced to the writings of John Green by a close friend.







2.Green Eggs And Ham by Dr. Seuss

Green Eggs And Ham has alway been a childhood favorite. Once introduced to the rhymes of Dr. Seuss by second grade teacher, I could never get enough. After reading the struggle of Sam and his intolerance for green eggs and ham, I could never forget the splendid rhymes that came every time I read while lying on my bed. Least to say whenever I had a chance throughout the second grade, though I wasn't the most agile reader, I loved to read Dr. Seuss.






3.Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Along with Green Eggs and Ham, another of my favorite children's books had to be Love You Forever. In my opinion it is one the most endearing stories ever made for children. In the second grade I was introduced to the amazing author by my second grade teacher, after this I could never stop reading this book over and over. I feel that the book has carried on with me in the fact that it has taught to me to always appreciate my parents, because although it may not seem like it to when we are teenagers, they love us unconditionally.




4. Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

So much depends 
upon 
a child's favorite book
splattered with their finger paint, the words
speeding through their minds
     -Maria C.







See what I did there? For those of you who don't understand my poem, the book Love That Dog is written through a series of poetic journal entries by a boy named Jack. I was first introduced to the superb writings of Sharon Creech in the fourth grade, when a typical trip to the public library led me to find the book. After this I found a place for not just poetry but the story of Jack and the love he had for his dog.

5. The Book Thief by Markus Suzak

My reading of the The Book Thief was a much more recent happening. In the early winter of 2013, by recommendation of my older brother who did a book report upon the piece of literature, I began to read The Book Thief. This book is a timeless piece that has taught me the value of life and the power of words.

6. The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne

As most children did during a young age, I found myself in love with the adventures of Jack and Annie. In the first grade our teacher would at any moment would pull out a book from the series. The adventures of Jack and Annie have shown me that a sense of curiosity and imagination can take you to the places that one cannot simply conjure up.

7. Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck

A classic piece that we were shown in the seventh grade. My reading of Of Mice And Men has taught me the value of friendship. The story told through the view of George and Lennie's life describes the life of a migrant worker and the care that two best friends hold for each other.







8. The Boy Who Dared by Susan Bartoletti

The story, The Boy Who Dared, in large part, is an all-time favorite due to the Bartoletti's wonderful writing techniques. The story told from a teenage boy named Helmuth contains life for rebellions during the terrifying reign of the Nazis during World War 2. We go through Helmuth's life and view how his thoughts on his country have changed. I was first introduced to the reading by my older brother around the third grade. Not only was this the first ever World War 2 book I read, but it also began my love for historical fiction.





9. Harry Potter Books by J.K. Rowling

Around the 3rd grade, I found my mother constantly raving about the magical world that was the Harry Potter series. Having seen a few of the movies, I was strongly interested in reading the books. I found the books very addicting after the comedic actions and morbid themes of the books that are explained through Harry Potter and his friends. I constantly find myself, when rereading the books, marveling at how these amazing characters and author have completely changed the world and my life.









10. The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Another more recent read in my life, The Perks of Being A Wallflower, I read in the summer of 2014. I began reading the book after a friend (Citlalli) had told me about the movie, and how it was the most heart wrenching thing ever. I decided to finally read and soon realized it was a fantastic thing. I undoubtedly enjoyed the realistic point of view of our friend Charlie, and Chbosky's ability to makes you feel cherished and less lonely than ever. Several important themes and lectures are displayed that will forever carry on with me.