By: Sharnelle Kan
With summer vacation just around the corner, you finally have time to catch up on some of the world’s best novels! We know it will be tempting to simply waste your summer days away with sports and skipping rocks and whistling jaunty tunes, but we’re compelling you to read something. Your mind will thank you!
BEAUTY: A RETELLING OF THE STORY OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
BY: ROBIN MCKINLEY
This twist on the timeless fairy tale brings a fresh perspective without losing the essence of the original story.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
BY: C.S. LEWIS
Wonder, adventure and magic fill this first book in THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA series, which inspired the movie franchise.
AIRBORN
BY: KENNETH OPPEL
The Canadian author of the SILVERWING series will amaze you with this fantasy story about airships and mind-boggling creatures.
A WRINKLE IN TIME
BY: MADELINE L’ENGLE
First published in 1962, this classic is the perfect example of how love can conquer evil.
A HANDFUL OF TIME
BY: KIT PEARSON
A beautifully written tale that follows a shy, young girl on her time traveling adventure.
BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
BY: KATHERINE PATERSON
A touching story about an imaginary world and the power of friendship.
ELSEWHERE
BY: GABRIELLE ZEVIN
A captivating novel that will show you what love, grief and growing are really all about.
TUCK EVERLASTING
BY: NATALIE BABBITT
If you could live forever, would you?
A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
BY: LEMONY SNICKET
When the Baudelaire children become orphans, they realize that they can’t trust anyone. Dark humour at its best.
THE HARRY POTTER SERIES
BY: J.K. ROWLING
What are you waiting for? These seven novels take you into a fantastic world where magic runs free (and so does trouble!).