By Divya Jain
July 25, 2023
– J.K. Rowling
Follow Santiago's journey, a young shepherd from Andalusia in Spain. Santiago learns the true meaning of treasure via his experiences, knowledge and inner contentment.
The twists and turns of life can ruin the best-laid plans, but you still have to persevere. This is a book you’ll struggle to put down, even when things take dark turns and you can’t imagine a happy ending.
In her diary, a young Anne Frank describes the trials faced by her and her family as they try to escape the fascist regime of Nazi Germany. The diary spans two years of her life at “The secret annexes” from age 13 until 15 when they were discovered.
Set during an era of racism, this novel offers a perspective into what it was like to fight against social prejudice. The story is narrated by the daughter of Atticus Finch, who is one of literature’s greatest moral heroes.
Since it was published in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye book has been an anthem among young adults. The novel follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teen from California struggling with depression.
This critically acclaimed novel was a famous take on communism and its dark underbelly. Written from the perspective of animals on a farm who overthrew the farmers, it tells us how revolutions can turn ugly.
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