Wednesday 3 March 2021

Classic family books for teens

If you are looking for some great classic books for your teen that they can enjoy any day of the week, take a look at these curated by the Viewtale review team.

1. The Giver - In a dystopian world, Jonah discovers that the world isn’t what it seems to be as he learns about the colorful past. As he learns about the harsh reality of his world, he decides it is better to run.

2. A Wrinkle in Time - Planets and time travel, oh my! You won’t want to put down this thrilling fantasy adventure of Meg Murry as she tries to find her father.

3. Ender’s Game - Are aliens and military tactics more your jam? Fall into the world of Ender Wiggin and his fight to eradicate the Formics.

4. Brave New World - You’d think that a pain-free world would be great. But as you see in the dystopian novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, life loses its luster and becomes meaningless.

5. Frankenstein - Dive into Mary Shelley’s mind as she has Dr. Frankenstein create a monster in this romantic classic. But it will leave you questioning, who is the real monster?

6. Matilda - Being born special isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for Matilda in this light fantasy classic. That is until she discovers the power of telekinesis.

7. Tuck Everlasting - Romance blooms in this classic romance of Winnie Foster and Jesse Tuck. However, when she learns his secret, it could change her life forever.

8. The Time Machine - H.G. Wells is a master at his craft. Standing the test of time, you’ll find this 1800s science fiction about a Victorian man traveling to the year 802,701 an instant page-turner.

9. Dracula - Many depictions of Dracula have evolved over the years, but you should dive into Bram Stoker's Dracula. This gothic novel might not be exactly what teens expect.

10. The War of the Worlds - Interested to see how someone can make it out of an alien invasion? The classic The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is the basis of many current invasion books and movies.

11. The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials Series) - A modern fantasy classic published in the mid-nineties, The Golden Compass offers a fantasy universe, familiars, and adventure that allows you to escape reality.

12. The Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter Series) - Enter a world of magic like nothing that you’ve ever seen before by following Harry Potter on his journey to Hogwarts.

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