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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: 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
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
I've read most of the books that were listed, and all of them are really good.. Great choices!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:19 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 338
wizards r so hot rite now says:
Ive read all those books and believe she has chosen wisley but i wonder where her books are because i would deffinatly put her books up the top, but of course putting your own books up there seems a bit big headed, still her books rock!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:23 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Well, since JKRowling suggested them, I think Ill try to readthem all, if she thinks they are really good. I've only read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Robinson Crusoe and David Copperfield.
~MP~
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:25 AM EST
Squib
Points: 196
DameDesDenkariums says:
It was time to recommend "Wuthering Heights". I think it´s one of the best books in world, honestly.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:25 AM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
I tried to read Wuthering Heights. I got half way, but I am planning on going back to it in the future.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and To Kill a Mockingbird are the only ones that I have read through, sadly. However, I have read some of Salinger's other works.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:29 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
I have read a few of those books. Catch 22 is funny and a bit hard to follow. I am going to pick it up again once I get over to the library. I bet the Harry Potter series will stand "the test of time". I know it will with me.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 133
Cori_b says:
Cool- I loved To Kill A Mocking Bird Also... and hamlet is a classic- though I never really like Charlie and the Chocolate FActory- I didn't like the films either! I am just too weird!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 12:42 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1175
hermyfreak says:
Great job JO! These are great.. It's fantastic that she lists this stuff. I like the fact that these books are such old, great litterature. I think that the people who don't like her *tsk tsk* may take a bit of blame off of her.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
Ew..I don't think anyone should be forced to read Wuthering Heights. It just wasn't good. Although all the rest are quite pleasant. I loved To Kill a Mockingbird. I really liked Animal Farm as well.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2353
Loretta says:
This one of the best articles that I have seen in awhile. Time-tested storys cannot be beat.On the list my favorite is To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Another good book is Where the Lillies Bloom.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:11 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
This is a great list of book pics that Jo came up with! :-) I love that she is such an advocate for kids and quality education.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:13 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
I have only read four of these books I have heard of the others and I have thought about picking them up but just havent got around to it yet.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
GoF fan says:
I've read only David Copperfield! i have lots of reading to catch on! But i dont fancy Shakespeare - i just cant stand it!!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
So why is people boycotting Animal Farm? It was a wonderful book, and showed how communism doesn't really work in a large society. I have to agree with JKR those are all very good books and ones that all students should read.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:36 AM EST
Beauty Princess
Points: 6008
H.R.H Queen of Gossip says:
I read some of them but if JK says those should be read by us I'll read them all.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 1:46 AM EST
Student
Points: 213
hermownninny18 says:
I have actually read a few of those. After I am finished reading Narnia I am going to go and read the others that I haven't read. If JK says they are good, then they are OK in my book...
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Punk Rock Princess
Points: 2831
XxX~Rachael~XxX says:
I love the books on JK's list Ive read most of them I think I'll read the rest now!
XxX
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
Wow...seems like good recommendattions but the only books i read are HARRY POTTER and i read The dan Brown books
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:13 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
That is crazy like half of those are my favoirtes! She is just missing the LotRs.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:19 AM EST
Points: 861
happy_firebolt says:
I've read three of those books. Two of them were for school.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
wow... I've actually read some of thoes books... I always knew JK rowling had good taste... in books... <333
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:24 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
These are great choices, I've read half of them already and all of the ones she has choosen are really good. I'l good and try to get my hands on the other half of the list that she has given, it'll be some good reading for me.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:34 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
MrsViktorKrum says:
A lot of those book are some of my fav.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 2:39 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
I like her choices because these are books that have challenged people and societies in regards to their practices and beliefs.
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I've read some of those books. Unfortunately I do not have the time to read more books now. Too busy working!
Posted Jan 31, 2006 at 3:57 AM EST
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