Okay, according to my studies, the following is the recommended list of good books for middle school students:
1 Dream of the Red Chamber-Qing Dynasty was considered a classic in Chinese literary history.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a novel written by Luo Guanzhong, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty, is a classic of ancient Chinese novels.
3. Journey to the West, a novel by Wu Chengen, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty, is regarded as an immortal work of ancient Chinese novels.
4 Water Margins-A long novel by Shi Naian, a novelist of the Yuan Dynasty, is considered a classic of ancient Chinese novels.
5 The Scholars-The Qing Dynasty revealed the dark side of feudal society through its criticism of the imperial examination, officialdom politics, and Confucianism.
The Ordinary World-China's contemporary society shows the complexity of China's contemporary society through the description of rural life and the differences between urban and rural areas.
7 "One Hundred Years of Solitude"-A novel by Colombia Márquez is considered a classic of Latino literature.
8 How Steel Was Tempered-The Soviet Union reflected the dark side of the Soviet society and the arduous process of the revolutionary struggle by describing the growth of the protagonist, Pavel Kochagin.
The Catcher in the Rye-A novel by the famous American author, D. Salinger, reveals the problems faced by teenagers in modern society through thinking and reflection on teenagers.
Living-Through the description of the life of an ordinary farmer, the contemporary Chinese story reflects the poverty and suffering of the Chinese countryside, and at the same time, it also shows the complexity and beauty of human nature.
Many of these books tend to focus on real - world issues relevant to high school students. Such as peer pressure, academic stress, and family problems. They try to mirror the experiences that high schoolers go through in their daily lives. A book like 'All the Bright Places' looks at mental illness among teens which is unfortunately a common issue in high schools. It shows how two students with their own problems come together and try to support each other.
Many 2016 high school students fiction books often had diverse characters. For example, in books like 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas, it had characters from different ethnic backgrounds, which allowed students to explore different cultures and social issues.
Junior high school students 'reading list is recommended as follows:
Dream of the Red Chamber is a novel about China's feudal society in the Qing Dynasty and is a classic in the history of Chinese literature.
2. Journey to the West, a novel by Wu Chengen, a novelist of the Ming Dynasty, tells the story of Sun Wukong and others helping the Tang Monk to go to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. It is a classic work of ancient Chinese novels.
3. Water Margins-The story of 108 righteous thieves in the Yuan Dynasty was one of the four famous novels in China.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms-Yuan Dynasty tells the historical story of the Three Kingdoms period and is also a classic in ancient Chinese novels.
The Scholars-Qing Dynasty. It is a satirical novel about the life and experiences of the Confucian elites in the Qing Dynasty under the imperial examination system.
These novels were all classics in the history of Chinese literature, which were of great help to junior high school students in their extra-cursory reading. At the same time, these novels also contained profound thoughts and philosophy that could help junior high school students expand their horizons and thinking.
The following are some recommended books for middle school students: Sophie's World: This book is a world-famous philosophical enlightenment book that has been translated into 54 languages. It could help middle school students learn to think. 2. Morning Flowers Picked Up in the Evening: This is Lu Xun's work, a book of warm memories and rational criticism. It showed Lu Xun's growth and emotional world. In addition, there were other recommended books, such as My Life: Helen Keller's autobiography, Self-reliance, Flower Season and Rainy Season, and The Endless Story. These books covered different topics such as philosophy, memory, growth, and school. They were suitable for middle school students to read.
The following are some recommended books for high school students:
<< Dream of the Red Chamber >>: This is a classical Chinese novel and also a classic in the history of world literature. It described the feudal society of the Qing Dynasty and showed the richness of human nature.
Pride and Predict: This is an English novel about the love story between Elizabeth and Darcy. The novel's plot was compact and the characters were vivid, which was very popular among readers.
3. One Hundred Years of Solitude: This is a classic of Latino literature that tells the story of a family of seven generations. The novel's language was unique and the plot was complicated. It was one of the representative works of Latino literature.
4 " 1984 ": This was a British novel that was hailed as one of the representative works of dystopian literature. The novel depicted a society under the rule of tyranny, and deeply explored the freedom and happiness of human beings.
5 Harry Potter series: This is a magical fantasy novel about a young Harry Potter growing up at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The novel's plot was fascinating and the characters were vivid. It had become the favorite of countless readers.
These books were excellent choices for high school students to read. They not only helped to enrich their knowledge, but also improved their literary quality and reading ability.
They also enhance empathy. When students read about different characters' experiences, like in 'The Fault in Our Stars' where they follow the journey of two cancer - stricken teens, they can better understand the feelings of others. This is crucial for social development in high school students.
Some of the best science fiction books for high school students include 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card and 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. They offer exciting storylines and thought-provoking concepts.
As a fan of online literature, I can't give specific advice on whether reading science fiction books is harmful for high school students. However, according to common sense and medical advice, any form of reading should be carried out at an appropriate time and in an appropriate manner, and must adhere to the correct reading techniques and hygiene habits. Reading is a beneficial activity that can help people improve their knowledge, broaden their horizons, enhance their thinking ability, and promote mental health. Therefore, I suggest that high school students fully understand the content and background of the book before deciding whether to continue reading.
Well, 'Thirteen Reasons Why' was also on the list. However, this one is quite controversial as it deals with heavy topics like teen suicide. The story is told through cassette tapes left behind by a girl who took her own life, explaining the thirteen reasons why she did it.