School novels poll?! This is major!!! - Page 2

Black Dragon · 11-14-2001, 05:22 PM

Wow these are all books you had to read in school, hmm, that changes my whole outlook on school! he he, Thnx

Barloc · 11-14-2001, 06:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Black Dragon:
Have you ever had to read a book for school that was actually good, and didn't have to do with some sort of raisism. Some books I've read for school are Diary of Ann Frank, How to kill a mockingbird, and a few others. Mockingbird was pretty good, but it had raisism. If you can name one a school has made you read that doesn't have raisism and is good,(can't be a short story, just novels) plz reply.

i thought he meant raisans

Ronn_Bman · 11-14-2001, 07:22 PM

In English, I actually choose Mary Kelly's "Frankenstein" thinking it would be cool! It sucked, and bad! I know she is classic, but late 19th century writing is just not for me, personally.

After hearing a report from one of my friends in English class did on "The Lord of the Flies", I thought, "I'd like to read that." It took me almost 10 years, but once I got it from the library I thought it was great!

I also enjoyed the works of Jules Verne(an exception to the above mentioned thought).

BTW, I'm sure I spelled everything wrong... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

[ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

Redblueflare · 11-15-2001, 01:42 PM

Donald you posted this anyway, after I told you there were plenty of school books out there that weren't about racism? Shame on you! Some of the ones i've read were Alas Babylon, the entire Drow Elf Trilogy, the Icewindale Trilogy, The Bean Trees, (Alright Bean Trees doesn't really count, Miss. Goodman was a horrible teacher.) Les Miserables, and Lord of the Flies.

Morgeruat · 11-15-2001, 02:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Redblueflare:
Donald you posted this anyway, after I told you there were plenty of school books out there that weren't about racism? Shame on you! Some of the ones i've read were Alas Babylon, the entire Drow Elf Trilogy, the Icewindale Trilogy, The Bean Trees, (Alright Bean Trees doesn't really count, Miss. Goodman was a horrible teacher.) Les Miserables, and Lord of the Flies.

how is the 3rd book in the dark elf trilogy not about racism? in fact many of his journal outtakes address that very issue, how a few select individuals were able to look past racist views and give him a chance, thereby either saving him completely(life and sanity(sorry, that was in sojourn)), or making a huge impact in his world view...

Istaron · 11-15-2001, 02:49 PM

Oh, Mice and Men were good too.

Blade · 11-15-2001, 02:55 PM

Books i have read for school? or whail in school? if its for school the Illiad, Lord of The Rings(for a english paper), Beowolf, and most of the others listed above. If whail in school, well lets just say the list would be a few pages long

Talthyr Malkaviel · 11-15-2001, 03:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Morgeruat:
Read "the Hobbit" (3rd or 4th time thru) in 9th grade English, no racism there

[ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: Morgeruat ]

Ahhhhh, classic book that, I'm English so I don't really get when 9th grade is (is it about age 15?????) but I remember reading that and Lord of the Rings for the first time in year 4 or 5, though I dunno if that'll mean anything to you.
Still, great set of books that, another author I like is David Eddings.

[ 11-15-2001: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ]

Morgeruat · 11-15-2001, 04:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Talthyr Malkaviel:

Ahhhhh, classic book that, I'm English so I don't really get when 9th grade is (is it about age 15?????) but I remember reading that and Lord of the Rings for the first time in year 4 or 5, though I dunno if that'll mean anything to you.
Still, great set of books that, another author I like is David Eddings.

[ 11-15-2001: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ]

I was 14, how old were you in year 4???

Talthyr Malkaviel · 11-15-2001, 04:03 PM

Well, I think it was year 5 actually, but in year 5 I was 10

11-14-2001, 05:22 PM	#11
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11-14-2001, 06:57 PM	#12
Barloc Zhentarim Guard Join Date: September 26, 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 311	quote: Originally posted by Black Dragon: Have you ever had to read a book for school that was actually good, and didn't have to do with some sort of raisism. Some books I've read for school are Diary of Ann Frank, How to kill a mockingbird, and a few others. Mockingbird was pretty good, but it had raisism. If you can name one a school has made you read that doesn't have raisism and is good,(can't be a short story, just novels) plz reply. i thought he meant raisans __________________ <--- me around others

11-14-2001, 07:22 PM	#13
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	In English, I actually choose Mary Kelly's "Frankenstein" thinking it would be cool! It sucked, and bad! I know she is classic, but late 19th century writing is just not for me, personally. After hearing a report from one of my friends in English class did on "The Lord of the Flies", I thought, "I'd like to read that." It took me almost 10 years, but once I got it from the library I thought it was great! I also enjoyed the works of Jules Verne(an exception to the above mentioned thought). BTW, I'm sure I spelled everything wrong... [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] [ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-15-2001, 01:42 PM	#14
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 39 Posts: 2,151	Donald you posted this anyway, after I told you there were plenty of school books out there that weren't about racism? Shame on you! Some of the ones i've read were Alas Babylon, the entire Drow Elf Trilogy, the Icewindale Trilogy, The Bean Trees, (Alright Bean Trees doesn't really count, Miss. Goodman was a horrible teacher.) Les Miserables, and Lord of the Flies. __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

11-15-2001, 02:29 PM	#15
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 5,421	quote: Originally posted by Redblueflare: Donald you posted this anyway, after I told you there were plenty of school books out there that weren't about racism? Shame on you! Some of the ones i've read were Alas Babylon, the entire Drow Elf Trilogy, the Icewindale Trilogy, The Bean Trees, (Alright Bean Trees doesn't really count, Miss. Goodman was a horrible teacher.) Les Miserables, and Lord of the Flies. how is the 3rd book in the dark elf trilogy not about racism? in fact many of his journal outtakes address that very issue, how a few select individuals were able to look past racist views and give him a chance, thereby either saving him completely(life and sanity(sorry, that was in sojourn)), or making a huge impact in his world view... __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

11-15-2001, 02:49 PM	#16
Istaron Banned User Join Date: June 16, 2001 Location: Uppland Posts: 711	Oh, Mice and Men were good too.

11-15-2001, 02:55 PM	#17
Blade Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: spokane wa usa Age: 40 Posts: 926	Books i have read for school? or whail in school? if its for school the Illiad, Lord of The Rings(for a english paper), Beowolf, and most of the others listed above. If whail in school, well lets just say the list would be a few pages long __________________ <br /><br />All blades cut, be they made from metal or wood, but the sharpest and deadliest blade is the one of knowledge, and that is the least used.<br />An Archmage of the HADB

11-15-2001, 03:13 PM	#18
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 37 Posts: 3,224	quote: Originally posted by Morgeruat: Read "the Hobbit" (3rd or 4th time thru) in 9th grade English, no racism there [ 11-14-2001: Message edited by: Morgeruat ] Ahhhhh, classic book that, I'm English so I don't really get when 9th grade is (is it about age 15?????) but I remember reading that and Lord of the Rings for the first time in year 4 or 5, though I dunno if that'll mean anything to you. Still, great set of books that, another author I like is David Eddings. [ 11-15-2001: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ] __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

11-15-2001, 04:01 PM	#19
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 5,421	quote: Originally posted by Talthyr Malkaviel: Ahhhhh, classic book that, I'm English so I don't really get when 9th grade is (is it about age 15?????) but I remember reading that and Lord of the Rings for the first time in year 4 or 5, though I dunno if that'll mean anything to you. Still, great set of books that, another author I like is David Eddings. [ 11-15-2001: Message edited by: Talthyr Malkaviel ] I was 14, how old were you in year 4??? __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

11-15-2001, 04:03 PM	#20
Talthyr Malkaviel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: August 31, 2001 Location: Land of the Britons Age: 37 Posts: 3,224	Well, I think it was year 5 actually, but in year 5 I was 10 __________________ Resident cantankerous sorcerer of the Clan HADB<br />and Sorcerous Nuttella salesman of the O.R.T<br /> <br /><br />Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny! Can I drill you about this?

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