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The Giving Tree
Recommended reading ages: 4-6 years
Lexile measure: 530L
Lexile measure: 530L
The Giving Tree is a short children’s picture book by American writer Shel Silverstein. It tells a simple tale of the relationship between a tree and a boy. As the boy grows from childhood to old age, the tree selflessly gives up its apples, branches and trunk in order to make him happy. The themes of love, generosity and selflessness in Silverstein’s book have made it a classic children’s fable, teaching young readers about the joys of giving.
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The Adventures of Tintin
by Hergé
Recommended reading age: 9+
Lexile measure: 300L ~ 450L
Lexile measure: 300L ~ 450L
The Tintin series are a classic collection of comic books by Belgian writer Hergé. The books follow various stories about young reporter Tintin and his dog as they travel across the world, encounter exciting adventures and work as a force for good. Hergé’s brilliant storytelling, drawings and humor has made The Adventures of Tintin one of the most popular European graphic novels, having been translated into more than 70 languages.
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The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
Recommended reading age: 12 years and up
Lexile measure: 950L
Lexile measure: 950L
The Diary of a Young Girl comprises the real writings of Anne Frank, a teenager hiding with her family from the horrors of the Holocaust during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The book is a touching, raw introduction to the tragedy of the Holocaust and is an important historical text.
Since its publication, many schools across the world have included Anne Frank’s diary in their curricula as required reading, making the book an essential read for every young adult.
Since its publication, many schools across the world have included Anne Frank’s diary in their curricula as required reading, making the book an essential read for every young adult.