What are the best books every student must read?

What are the best books every student must read?

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Books are like time machine, they are the portal to a world which we might not transcend in real life, books are the timeless resources of knowledge. The history of books remains as old a human civilization. Books have existed an evolved in several forms, serving the purpose of recording the achievements made by mankind or to engrave the thoughts of scholars, thinkers and philosophers.

The long and ancient presence of books have one certain implication, reading has been a prominent part of our lifestyle whether for academic purposes or for recreational. Hence it is also evident why reading habits are included in both academics and extracurricular activities.

Here are three books which every student must read to enhance their vocabulary and discover their creative and imaginative window. If you are teacher or a parent and want the young ones to cultivate reading extensively whether as a part of their academics or extracurricular activities, these books can be certainly be the top pick.

• The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien

“Go back? No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!”

Reading J.R.R Tolkien’s work is an experience in itself, and The Hobbit is a timeless classic, taking the reader on a great adventure. The book was written in 1932, defining children’s book in new forms and manner. Apart from popularizing the fantasy genre and adventure stories the book is considered a great literary work, which has inspired many authors and artists in their creative endeavors. The Hobbit as a story will continue to prevail through time, taking the readers on a trip to the Middle Earth, and narrating the journey of Bilbo Baggins and his extraordinary exploration.

• The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank

“How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

Read in schools, and considered as a great literary piece ever written by a teenager, the Diary of a Young Girl is a masterpiece. One of the important messages the book offers the reader is to find the speck of positivity even in the bleakest moments of life. The diary even though is an incomplete memoir of the author’s life, it sheds a light on what living under the Nazi rule meant, and how freedom is the right of every human! A historical record and personal experience combined; it is a must read. Also, the book showcases the young author’s love for writing, which can be interesting aspect for budding writers.

• The Blue Umbrella - Ruskin Bond

“It’s courage, not luck, that takes us through to the end of the road.”

When it comes to children’s literature, no one has mastered the art like Ruskin Bond. The story is a mix of heroism and redemption put together in the simplest manner, making it an ideal read for children and adults equally. It is the story about a village girl Binya, who finds her desires and happiness resting in a blue umbrella and wants to tressure it, yet gives off her attachment due to the circumstances presented to her. The short story is a good start for picking up reading habits.

These are our top three suggestion to encourage the students to read more.

The books one reads can have a great impact which is the reason the international schools in north Bangalore like, are focusing towards a specially curated library, containing age-appropriate books from every genre. Undoubtedly a great place for the students to learn and grow into well learned and well-read individual.