Librarian's Picks: Must Read Books for Students

WONDER
RJ Palacio

I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse. 

Here is a touching story of August (Auggie) Pullman, a ten-year-old boy, who was born with severe facial deformities. After four years of home-schools, his parents finally decides to admit him in a main stream school.
Auggie is now both scared and excited about going to the school.

Read this wonderful book.

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LOST IN THE PACIFIC, 1942 NOT A DROP TO DRINK
Tod Olson

A B-17 bomber was forced to make an emergency landing into the Pacific Ocean because of the loss of gas fuel. Eight men in three inflatable rafts in the Sixty-eight million Square miles of shark-infested Pacific Ocean without food or water and near enemy-held territory.

Will they get help and find a way to survive this death defying journey? What will it take to make it back alive?

An interesting book to read. If you would like to know more, ask the Librarian for a Book Talk during your library period.

Boy No. 32 by Venita Coelho

This is the story of Battees (Boy No. 32), an orphan boy and is set in the backdrop of under developed area of Mumbai. He witnesses the presence of a dreaded terrorist, Kashmiri Lall, in his city, Mumbai. He is the only one who can help put the terrorist behind the bars.

It is a really interesting story. And the adventure starts here...

Click here for a book review by Abijeeth Sathish, IX B

THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND By - WILLIAM KAMKWAMBA; BRYAN MEALER

Written in simple English, this is an inspiring book. This is the story of William Kamkwamba, who is a role model for every student. How this curious kid, who cannot afford school, invented his own windmill is an interesting read.

HANA'S SUITCASE: THE QUEST TO SOLVE A HOLOCAUST MYSTERY By - KAREN LEVIN

This award-winning true Holocaust story, narrates Fumiko Ishioka's quest to find the truth behind a mysterious suitcase belonging to a holocaust victim, Hana Brady, a sweet, fun-loving, ordinary girl in Czechoslovakia. This touching story is a must read for every one.

LIKE THE FLOWING RIVER: THOUGHTS AND REFLECTIONS

A wonderful and inspiring collection of reflections from one of the world's best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho. It's written in an easy-to-read language and shares his thoughts on a wide range of subjects, teaching some essential life skills

YOU CAN WIN by Shiv Khera

A motivating book with real life stories that will help you to achieve success in life

DEAD AS DODO By - VENITA COELHO

Narrates the exciting mission by an endearing group of secret agents from the Animal Intelligence Agency. Learn interesting facts about Dodo, the flightless bird that was hunted to oblivion in Mauritius more than 300 years ago

WAR HORSE By - MICHAEL MORPURGO

The story recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse bought by the Army for service in World War I in France and the attempts of 15-year-old Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home

JOURNEY TO THE RIVER SEA By - EVA IBBOTSON

A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters.