Contemporary literature project

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  1. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    For an assignment in school I need to read a contemporary young adult novel. Though I absolutely detest young adult novels, and indeed most contemporary literature. So I need some help in deciding what book to choose. You know what to do.

    Also I should probably decide, like, tonight, so I can sign out a book from the library tomorrow.

    And yes by contemporary I mean published in the last ten years.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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  2. Romulus211 Proconsul

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    Where the red fern grows.
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  3. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    I should have clarified, by contemporary they mean, "Published in the last ten years".
    Now you see my problem.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. stupified619 Well-Known Member

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    Since 2002?
    When I think of ten years ago I think of 1990.
    stupified619, Jan 31, 2012
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  5. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    Or just the 21st century in general I'm sure is fine.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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  6. Vassilli1942 Well-Known Member

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    Damn I had some ideas, but after seeing "published in the last ten years" I don't know what to tell you.
    Vassilli1942, Jan 31, 2012
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  7. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    Same problem here. There are some suggestions on my school's website, but only a few of the books have caught my eye, maybe I'll post a few.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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  8. stupified619 Well-Known Member

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    Found this list but the books look shitty.
    stupified619, Jan 31, 2012
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  9. Vassilli1942 Well-Known Member

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    Post them.
    The idea that the list had Twilight on it discredits that list. Also they all look pretty bad.
    Vassilli1942, Jan 31, 2012
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  10. Yarpen Well-Known Member

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    What is exacly a "young adult novel"?
    Yarpen, Jan 31, 2012
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  11. MayorEmanuel Do not weep, for salvation is coming.

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    The Hunger Games.
    MayorEmanuel, Jan 31, 2012
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  12. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    You're right, they're mostly vampire/sci-fi/fantasy or were made for teenage girls.
    And I will post the books that caught my eye in a bit, hold on.


    A novel written for teen agers or young adults.
    And as awesome as the hunger games sound, no sci-fi is allowed.
    They're really bustin' my balls here.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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  13. stupified619 Well-Known Member

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    NO SCI-FI!!:eek:
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  14. Yarpen Well-Known Member

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    Oh. Well, I'm not exactly a reader of those type of novels. I don't think I can help.
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    The Hunger games.
    slydessertfox, Jan 31, 2012
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  16. LeonTrotsky Well-Known Member

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    I liked it. Not the greatest thing I've ever read by far.
    LeonTrotsky, Jan 31, 2012
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  17. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    These are books the English Teachers recommended that seemed not shitty.
    Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers
    Purple Heart by Patricia McCormick
    Split by Swati Avasthi

    Actually since I came upon this one I think I'll go with that, and those other two as back ups.
    Thanks for trying to help though guys.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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  18. LeonTrotsky Well-Known Member

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    I've read Sunrise Over Fallujah. It's good, but the one before it Fallen Angels was much better. Not in your time range though.
    LeonTrotsky, Jan 31, 2012
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  19. MayorEmanuel Do not weep, for salvation is coming.

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    Harry Potter would also work.
    MayorEmanuel, Jan 31, 2012
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  20. The Shaw Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second

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    Nah, it's a fantasy, which isn't allowed either.
    The Shaw, Jan 31, 2012
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