Paradoxically, there are many novels and books of the decade that made it in and out of the educational system throughout the region. You have books like “to kill a mockingbird” which turned into a film starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. There are a plethora of novels that made their way to the big screen. Exploring literature is an essential thing for every student. so whether it’s a hobby or you think this will do well for a summer reading for your students, these books are a good read at any time of the year – even after school is done.
• To Kill a Mockingbird
It’s a masterpiece any student in arts or literature should have read growing up. It’s about innocence, spiritual growth and injustice
• Lord of the Flies
It’s about civilization, governance, social inhibition and morality.
• The Great Gatsby
Fast cars, prominent figures, profligate lifestyle that dispersed over time. It’s about idealism, class divisions.
• Macbeth
It’s a story about evil, power and disorder.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower
It’s about commotion between introverts, extroverts and friendships.