I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouThis memoir of a youth is filled with disappointment and tragedy, but leads to hard-won independence.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenFiercely independent Elizabeth engages in a battle of wits with stubborn Mr. Darcy in 19th century England. Will she ever find love?
Wuthering Heights by Emily BronteBronte tells the story of Heathcliff and Catherine, a pair of star-crossed lovers whose all-encompassing love is continually thwarted.
My Antonia by Willa CatherJim, an orphan, and Antonia, the daughter of Bohemian immigrants, meet on a train headed to Nebraska.
Romeo and Juliet by Bruce CovilleBruce Coville captures in prose the classic tale of star-crossed lovers with phrases such as, “the barest hint of moonlight dusted Verona's streets..."
Mill on the Floss by George EliotA girl fights repressive social norms in early 19th century England so that she may be “true to herself.”
Hiroshima by John HerseyClassic story of the atomic bomb and its aftermath as told by six survivors.
Mary Reilly by Valerie MartinHousemaid Mary is intrigued by the mysterious Dr. Jekyll and his late night outings in Victorian London.
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinleyBeauty is not the most attractive of her sisters, but she takes pride in her competence which proves essential when her family must move to the country.
White Fang by Jack LondonSet in the frozen north during Gold Rush days, White Fang tells the story of a young wolf and how his encounters with humans change him.
Gone With the Wind by Margaret MitchellYou may have seen the movie, but the book is even better. Rhett and Scarlet take us from the rolling hills to the burning fields and cities of the American South during the War Between the States.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathA bright teen has a mental breakdown while serving as an intern in New York City.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules VerneAn amazing adventure under the sea led by the deranged Captain Nemo.
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