There are millions of books out on the market today, so it is hard to distinguish which books are worth reading and which are not. Here is a list of books that are an absolute must read.
1. "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
A young dog named Buck is living a perfect life in his home. There is plenty of room to run on the large property, and there are two boys to play with. However, Buck's life is turned upside down when one of the workers sells Buck for a profit. The people who bought Buck plan on breaking him in to be a sled dog for those who are searching for gold in the north. Buck was picked for his mass and ability to pull heavy things. Knowing he would bring a great profit, he is sold around from owner to owner. Buck will have to face the gruesome world of sled dogs as he finds the courage to answer the call of the wild.
2. "Tiger's Curse" by Colleen Houck
"Tiger's Curse" is a book about a young adult named Kelsey. She had just completed her senior year and was looking for a summer job. That is when she found an ad for work at a circus. While she was working, she felt a strange attachment to a white tiger. To her surprise, that tiger had a secret that would flip Kelsey's world upside down. She will have to embark on a journey with a 300-year-old prince where she will have to find the courage to change her destiny and break an ancient curse.
3. "See What I See" by Gloria Whelan
A young girl named Kate Tapert is extremely gifted in painting. So when Kate gets the opportunity to go to art school on a scholarship, she can't say no. Her only problem is a place to stay. She decides to show up at her reclusive artist dad's house near the school. Her dad hasn't seen her in more than 10 years and wants nothing to do with her. But she will change him, whether he likes it or not.
4. "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare
Clary Fray was just a normal teenage girl — or so she thought. Clary begins to witness things that her best friend, Simon, can't seem to see. After witnessing a man killed at the Pandemonium Club, a strangely beautiful man begins to follow her. She finds out his name is named Jace, and he is a Shadowhunter. Clary's world is turned upside down when she gets a panicked call from her mother telling her not to come home. She must now set out with the Shadowhunters to find her destiny and save her mother.
5. "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
A young man names Piscine Molitor Patel is used to being around wild animals. As a boy he grew up in his father's zoo where he helped take care of animals of all kinds. One animal in particular always caught his attention. But Pi would have never thought that he would be trapped on a small life boat with this beautifully lethal animal. "Life of Pi" depicts the amazing story of Pi's will to survive, all while having to live with a bengal tiger named Richard Parker in his lifeboat.
6. "Blood Red Road" by Moira Young:
A young girl named Saba has always lived in Silverlake. The only thing left from the constant sandstorms are the landfills left by the ancient wrecker civilization. There was never really any trouble there until now. Four hooded men ride into town and take Saba's brother Lugh. Saba is forced to embark on an epic journey in the lawless world to save her brother from the hooded men.
7. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
Charlie, a boy from a regular home, seems like he should be happy all the time. However, he isn't. Charlie is just starting his freshman year of high school and has absolutely no friends. Along with that, he has to deal with the recent loss of his aunt and best friend. Through this book, Charlie finds two people who pull him out of his funk into a world of "wallflowers" where he finally finds a place to fit in.
8. "Flawed Dogs" by Berkeley Breathed
A purebred show dog name Sam gets adopted by a little girl named Heidi. Heidi comes from a broken home, and her uncle mostly keeps to himself. Sam, or Sam the Lion, as Heidi calls him, is the warmth and love that Heidi needs. But once he is framed by the family poodle named Cassius, Sam is cast out on the streets and forced to fend for himself.
9. "Clockwork Angel" by Cassandra Clare
Tessa, a young woman from America, embarked on a trip to see her brother in England. This trip that was supposed to be relaxing turns into a nightmare. Tessa is taken by the mysterious Dark Sisters and forced to learn how to change forms. Mortman, a businessman with a secret past, plans to use Tessa's powers for his own profit. Luckily Tessa finds solitude with the Shadowhunters from the London Institute. But Tessa is insane to think Mortman would give up on her and her powers.
10. "Firebirds Soaring" edited by Sharyn November
This book is a collage of multiple little stories. If you are someone who likes to read little stories in one sitting, this is the book for you! The stories are all really interesting and extremely fun to read. I believe that anyone who wants to read it could. It is written in a way anyone could understand. I would recommend this book to people who want short stories to read on rainy days.
