Family Journal: Avery's Favorite Books of 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Avery's Favorite Books of 2011

Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller -- This was a really fantastic book; a page turner with great writing that will make you really think about it even after you finish it.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins -- Enthralling, page turning, sometimes gruesome, exciting, funny, amazing.
The Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins -- Great books with incredible writing, especially involving depth of character (who else could make you love a cockroach?) and a really great story.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie -- Amazing book. Agatha Christie is definitely one of the best writers ever - her use of suspense and the creepy rhyme that haunts the book just adds to the great characters and plot.
Boy by Roald Dahl -- This book made me laugh out loud! Roald Dahl is so witty and my very favorite storyteller, he can make anything funny (even getting his tonsils out!)!
Blood Red Road by Moira Young -- Moira Young is a very talented writer who provided and interesting perspective and narrative to this great story.
Emily the Strange (all) by Rob Reger -- Hilarious, witty, unique, smart, and a page turner. Many nights were spent with a flashlight and this book in one hand and the other hand clamped over my mouth to keep me from laughing so loudly I woke the rest of the house.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba -- This incredible, almost unbelievable tale may have been the best book I have ever read.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger -- Awesome writing, good plot, deep true-to-life characters, funny, and smart. I love this book.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak -- Zusak gives the most incredible narrator and writing to one of the very best books of the century. Trust me, this book will make you laugh and cry.