Ms. Cole's Classes
Book Lists
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Historical Fiction
by Diane Lee Wilson Set in Mongolia in the 1300s, this is the story of a young Mongolian woman and her journey through her native lands while they are ruled by the great Kublai Khan.
by Donna Jo Napoli Did you know that the original version of Cinderella was set in ancient China? Bound takes this westernized fairytale back to its roots in a historically accurate look at Ming China and the original tale of Cinderella.
by Markus Zusak Narrated by Death himself, this story follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany during World War II. Death follows Liesel as she interacts with the people around her, and charts her life by the books she steals.
by Diane Lee Wilson Set in Mongolia in the 1300s, this is the story of a young Mongolian woman and her journey through her native lands while they are ruled by the great Kublai Khan.
by Mary Shelley Victor Frankenstein tells all when he is discovered by sailors in the arctic, nearly dead from his pursuit of the creature he created. But is Victor's account the true account? Try to think about the perspectives of the other characters, including the creature, when reading this early 19th century novel.
by Francis Hodgson Burnett Sara Crewe grew up in India, but now her rich young father, Captain Crewe, wants her to attend school in London. And Miss Minchin, the headmistress of the school, is not as kind as she seems. When Sara is brought down from her high position after a tragedy, she must use every ounce of her imagination and determination to get through.
Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie This series of short stories focuses on Native Americans living on reservations in Washington State and their struggles with family, alcoholism, and what is means to be Native American.
by Mary Shelley Victor Frankenstein tells all when he is discovered by sailors in the arctic, nearly dead from his pursuit of the creature he created. But is Victor's account the true account? Try to think about the perspectives of the other characters, including the creature, when reading this early 19th century novel.
by Anne Frank This book is a collection of writing by Anne Frank, a young Dutch girl hiding from the Nazi's in the German occupied Netherlands between 1942 and 1944. These are her diary entries about her days living in an attic with her family to avoid being sent to a Nazi work camp.
by Art Spiegelman This graphic novel turns Nazis into cats and Polish Jews into mice! Maus is the story of the author's father's experience in Nazi occupied Poland prior to and during World War II
by Marjane Satrapi This autobiographical comic depicts the life of the author as she grew up in Iran in 1980 after the Islamic Revolution. This book gives a unique perspective to Iran that may surprise you.
by Anne Frank This book is a collection of writing by Anne Frank, a young Dutch girl hiding from the Nazi's in the German occupied Netherlands between 1942 and 1944. These are her diary entries about her days living in an attic with her family to avoid being sent to a Nazi work camp.
These books are intended for students to expand their reading beyond the classroom requirements. Included in this list are a mix of genres, classical and modern literature, and some of my personal favorite novels. Any recommendations from students or parents are welcome.
These books are for students to expand their reading beyond the classroom requirements. Included in this list are some of my personal favorite historical fiction. Any recommendations from students or parents are welcome.
These books are intended to get students interested in non-fiction. I have included a few that I think you will find easy to read, but challenging to your understanding of history and non-fiction. Any recommendations from students and parents are welcome.
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Stephen King