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message 28: by Pen&Quill (new)

Pen&Quill  Read AYL wrote: "how old exactly is a 'youngster'? Because some of these books aren't targeted toward children...."

This list is under the "children's" category, so that's like middle grade (MG for short) which is typically ages 8-12/13 so yeah books like twilight or hunger games shouldn't be on here, those are young adult or YA novels. But yeah I know what you mean.


message 27: by BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) (last edited Dec 26, 2016 02:54PM) (new)

BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) If one wants to scare off a reluctant reader forever, one should advice him or her to read A Clockwork Orange (#347)...

Don't get me wrong, it is a great book and a magnificent accomplishment, but it is certainly not the kind of book suited for reluctant readers and it certainly will not encourage youngsters to read, as it is far too difficult.


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Sariah only problem is that it doesnt give any suggestions! already read them all. :(


message 24: by Amyiw (last edited Nov 29, 2015 10:11AM) (new)

Amyiw I think "The DOM wars" 1-3 and 4-6 needs to be removed from this list. Not exactly for youngster that are reluctant readers as it is BDSM erotica. Also the "Ruin" series.


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