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JANUARY 30, 2006 at 9:34 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Herald
In a debate on literature and the curriculum famous authors such as Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Philip Pullman have created
lists of books that all pupils should read. At the top of Ms. Rowling's list are Wuthering Heights and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Their lists were published in the yearly issue of Royal Society of Literature magazine.
Anthony Gardner, editor of the magazine said:
My impression is that when you are recommending books for children there are books that have stood the test of time and are always going to be popular ... but inevitably people are always going to want to make an effort to keep children in touch with what is being written at the moment.
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Head Girl
Points: 406
GinnyPotter6 says:
That's so cool! I've already read most of those books! I really enyoyed Hamlet! =)! It's really good! And Charlie and the chocolat factory it's pretty good too! =)
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
DAn has said that he read catch 22 so i should read too.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1980
tomt says:
From Rowling's list I've only read 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' but there are others that are a must:
- 'Of Mice and Men' (John Steinbeck)
- 'Macbeth' (Shakespeare)
- 'Witches' (Roald Dahl)
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1298
Sturgis Podmore says:
Just the sort of list I need. I go through books too quickly. I'll definitely take those books into consideration.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I approve JKR's booklist to be something of the sort of books I would want to read, and I also agree strongly with what Anthony Gardner said about books that have stood the test of time. I think its good to have a mixture of different books from different times.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3021
Mr Fishbein says:
Hey maybe that's where JKR got 'Witherwings' from - Wuthering Heights.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
hairypawter90 says:
Those are all good cooks that she chose! She really does create a good name for herself, doesn't she, by doing charity work and book recommendations and all this other stuff. Good for her!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1477
lilmisscrookshanks says:
JK I salute you!
Those are some of my favourites!
I recommend EVERYONE read 'To Kill A Mockingbird' I did that book for GCSE english years ago and I still have a copy on my book shelf it's a beautiful story!
Anything by Roald Dahl too, he was easily my favourite author as a child.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Ohh alot of my favourites are on that list! JK has very good taste and aparently so do I!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
I am a huge reader and agree 100% with JK on the books she selected, I have read all of them!! Some more than once!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
hmmmm ok i have read and/or seen the movies of some of those books on her list.
why arent the Harry Potter books on that list? o_O hahaha
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Yea, I heard those books before, they sound super. I think I'm going to take a few after I finish rereading OotP and HBP. I also like Gone with the wind as a classical. But maybe its a bit too werid for her and not suitable for students. Lots of those on my fave books though. =D
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:37 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 613
dietbrand says:
I haven't read Catch-22 and The Tale of Two Bad Mice yet. But since Rowling advised them I think I might make a trip to my library very soon.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
I've heard of a few of those books...and i would to read them some day...those are a good variety of books that children should read...
she should of picked her books too :P haha
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 4:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1621
*stirmycauldron. says:
HAHA I only know Charlie & the chocolate factory & i didnt even read it..i know it from the movie! But i do want to read Hamlet along with Romeo & JUliet.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
OHH!!! I`ve read all them except this one! I am a real bookworm!
[b[The Catcher in the Rye -- JD Salinger[/b]
They are really good books and I love "to kill a mockingbird" and "Charlie and the chocolate factory"
People here should read them.I should check out the last book above since JK has said its good.Another book for me to read ;)
*Jamie*
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 221
beautiful_tragedy15 says:
Those are some pretty hardcore books :). I'm going to read to kill a moking bird next year so that'll be sweet knowing she recommended it.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Germz says:
I think her choices are good. I have never read any of those books (exept Charlie and the Chocolate Factory---of course),but im planning to read Hamlet and to kill a mocking bird very soon.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 126
Phoebe87 says:
I don't really have time to read a lot the things I want to read, but I've read some of those books. I like Hamlet for example...Interesting book,really!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:28 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
Ok now I'm scared! I've read all those books at some point in my life! and I thought We were similar when I read her biography!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
Those are some excellent choices; Charlie is the epitome of a children's novel, Animal Farm, reserved, I think for older students, a model social novel . . .in addition she's got down classics which have stood the test of time. The only thing that I would add is "A Midsummer's Night Dream" because that is Shakespeare comedy at its finest, and for the most part it is even accessible to those just starting secondary school.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I should look at some of those books... I haven't read any!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
Azrael kyran says:
Well, I actually read The Catcher in the Rye...and its great, probably i'll try to read To kill a Mocking Bird..
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:44 PM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
Points: 3381
Hermione Puckle says:
I've read two and a half of them haha I think I'm going to read a lot more of them though haha because they have to be good if the genius herself says so haha...
To Kill A Mockingbird is an amazing book!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
That must be a good list because the ones I have read (about half) are really good books. I haven't even heard of a couple of them. I might check them out.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 5:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
wow I have read alot of those books, I really like To Kill a Mockingbird though, and I really want to read Hamlet..
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
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