7 Books Every Kid Should Read Before College

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Zee Media Bureau
Jul 27, 2024

Anne of Green Gables

The Adventures of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and talkative orphan, who finds a place to belong at Green Gables with the Cuthbert siblings is written by L.M. Montgomery.

The Outsiders

Written by S.E. Hinton, a gripping story about class conflict, friendship, and the struggles of growing up, told through the lives of two rival gangs.

The Giver

A novel by Lois Lowry, is a thought-provoking story about a society that has eliminated pain and strife by converting to "Sameness," where a young boy named Jonas learns about the complexities of human emotions.

The Great Gatsby

The novel is composed by F. Scott Fitzgerald, a tale of the American Dream, exploring themes of wealth, love, and betrayal through the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.

1984

A dystopian novel that delves into themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the loss of individuality in a controlled society and is written by George Orwell.

The Catcher in the Rye

Penned by J.D. Salinger is the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager navigating through the challenges of adolescence and the phony nature of the adult world.

To Kill a Mockingbird

A classic novel by Harper Lee that explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of Scout Finch in the American South.

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