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Rowling's choices of books students should read 
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.
- Rowling choices:
- Wuthering Heights -- Emily Bronte
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- Roald Dahl
- Robinson Crusoe -- Daniel Defoe
- David Copperfield -- Charles Dickens
- Catch-22 -- Joseph Heller
- To Kill a Mockingbird -- Harper Lee
- Animal Farm -- George Orwell
- The Tale of Two Bad Mice -- Beatrix Potter
- The Catcher in the Rye -- JD Salinger
- Hamlet -- William Shakespeare
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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Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
cool i've read a lot of those books! but i should read them all! I really love to kill a mocking bird!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
that is great that she put some of the books that she tinks are good books.
I should read some of them I have already read some of them but I would like to read the others
-Lizzy
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2480
Jbird says:
Hmmm, I think that I've read most of those...a long time ago.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:23 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 33
Tom Felton's girlfriend says:
That is really nice she is giving her advice on the books that are good to read.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
pixichik118 says:
That's real cool, I've read some, but I'll have to check out other books in that list...
I was lacking reading material anyway.
Off to the libraray!! hehehe Well, tomorrow anyway.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:38 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1100
fire and brimstone says:
Dang she has some good taste in books. I loved everyone of those. But still working on some of them too. Great picks in my opinion.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 588
Hermy J Potter says:
Nice choices. I've read Wuthering Heights, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Catch-22, The Catcher in the Rye, and Hamlet. I love them all. Wuthering Heights in particular is one of my very favorite books, and Hamlet is my favorite Shakespeare play.
To Kill a Mockingbird is very standard reading for American schools, but interestingly I've never actually had to read it... I should read it one day though, I feel like I'm missing out.
So Philip Pullman made a list too? I'll have to check that out, he's fantastic. I recommend the His Dark Materials series to anyone who hasn't read it. Particularly if you're a Harry/Hermione shipper, as Will/Lyra is pretty much everything we wanted H/HR to be. :D
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:44 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1002
HermioneRiley says:
Wow I've actually read most of these...I definetly think the ones I have read are must reads for kids/teens. I really enjoyed Wuthering Heights, Animal Farm, Hamlet (well all Shakespeare in my opinion hehe) and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
Downfall=Lord Voldemort says:
To Kill a Mockingbird -- Harper Lee
Animal Farm -- George Orwell
Best books I was ever forced to read.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
HP Fan in denial says:
Gosh, the only book that I remember is To Kill a Mockingbird. I've read a few others but I vaguely remember them. Maybe I should reread them
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:50 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5150
GodricsGirl says:
Wuthering Heights -- Emily Bronte
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- Roald Dahl
Robinson Crusoe -- Daniel Defoe
David Copperfield -- Charles Dickens
Catch-22 -- Joseph Heller
To Kill a Mockingbird -- Harper Lee
Animal Farm -- George Orwell
The Tale of Two Bad Mice -- Beatrix Potter
The Catcher in the Rye -- JD Salinger
Hamlet -- William Shakespeare
Where is Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings?
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:51 PM EST
Charmed One
(Moderator)
Points: 4798
Ginnyw says:
How exciting! I have read some of these books when I was younger (and will re-read them when my son reads them in some years from now) :)
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:52 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is my favortie book on the list. I'm glad JK suggested that book. I suggest that everyone else who did not read this book to go out and by it. Honestly, its good!!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
I'm Rad says:
Next time i go to the libary i'll check that list. I've only read one of those books soo far. But if jk recommended it then all of then has to been really good.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 10:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Some of those books are good. I didn't really care for Animal Farm. But I really enjoyed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:07 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Wow! I've read almost all of these:
Wuthering Heights -- Emily Bronte -read it.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- Roald Dahl - read it.
Robinson Crusoe -- Daniel Defoe - not yet
David Copperfield -- Charles Dickens -not yet
Catch-22 -- Joseph Heller - read it
To Kill a Mockingbird -- Harper Lee - read it
Animal Farm -- George Orwell - read it
The Tale of Two Bad Mice -- Beatrix Potter -not yet
The Catcher in the Rye -- JD Salinger - read it
Hamlet -- William Shakespeare - read it
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
*Bludger* says:
Luckily I have read some of these books. They are good. I will read the others,because they are the books that Rowling suggested
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:16 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 550
manoj says:
Unfortunately i have read all of them.They are pretty good books but focused more on kids.Now i cannot do what jk told us to do.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:43 PM EST
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2949
OEHFICE says:
Those are some good choices, perhaps I'll read some of those...I've read To Kill a Mockingbird and it is one of my favorite books that I have ever read.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 446
Phoenix Lament <3 says:
She made that list so we don't lose our nerve waiting for her book? I don't think so but still....very nice of her
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:54 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
Urodela Caudata says:
Awesome list! I've read most of these. Now I feel inspired to read the 2 I haven't. It will give me something to read while awaiting book 7.
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 11:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
What wuthering heights? THat was the worst book I have ever read!!!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 530
malfoys_my_man says:
Cool! All of those books are really good! Nice choices JK!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23331
KT Lady says:
Well I've read most of the books on that last, and they're all very good recommendations! Although I still need to read Catcher in the Rye...must buy it.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:05 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9542
Mr. Big Shot says:
To Kill a mocking bird . .. that's the only book on that list that I've read before, JK has a nice variety of books that she reccommends, it's always good to read a lot . . .
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
Well.... i'vent read any of these books yet!! but if Jo has recomended these books then they must be worth reading.
LOVE U RON
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:16 AM EST
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