My story is very interesting. I'm with kindergarten was in love with Timur. He is nice and kind. I even went to school ahead of time for him. We studied, and my love grew and grew stronger, but Tima did not have reciprocal feelings for me. Girls constantly hovered around him, he used this, flirted with them, but did not pay attention to me. I was constantly jealous and crying, but I could not confess my feelings. Our school consists of 9 classes. I lived in a small village, and then moved to the city with my parents. Entered the medical college, and healed quietly, peacefully. When I finished my first year, then in May I was sent to practice in the area where I used to live. But I was not sent there alone... When I got by minibus to my native village, I sat next to Timur. He has grown older and prettier. These thoughts made me blush. I still loved him! He noticed me and smiled. Then he sat down and began to ask me about life. I told him and asked about his life. It turned out that he lives in the city where I live and studies at the medical college where I also study. He is the second student sent to our district hospital. During the conversation, I admitted that I love him very much. And he told me that he loved me himself ... Then a kiss, long and sweet. We did not pay attention to the people in the minibus, but drowned in a sea of tenderness.
We are still learning together and going to be great doctors.
Selections of the best books for teenagers according to the versions of Time magazine, The Guardian newspaper, the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, and also, as a bonus, according to the editors of Lifehacker. At the same time, adolescents will be considered boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years, according to the terminology of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
In 2015, the weekly Time magazine published a selection of the 100 best books for young people. The list was compiled on the recommendations of reputable critics, publishers and reading clubs from around the world. A complete list can be found, but here is the top ten.
In 2014, the British daily newspaper The Guardian published a list of 50 books that young men and women should read. The list was compiled based on the results of a vote of 7,000 people. The works were divided into categories: “books that help you understand yourself”, “books that change the worldview”, “books that teach you to love”, “books that make you laugh”, “books that make you cry”, and so on. Here is the list.
The top ten included books that contribute to the formation of the personality of a young reader and inspire to overcome difficulties.
In January 2013, the Ministry of Education and Science Russian Federation published a list of one hundred books for secondary school students to read outside the classroom. The list includes works outside the school curriculum.
The creation of the list and its contents caused a lively discussion in the press and on the Internet. Much criticism was expressed against the Ministry of Education and Science, and some literary figures offered alternative lists.
Nevertheless, here are the first ten of the "100 books on the history, culture and literature of the peoples of the Russian Federation recommended for independent reading by schoolchildren."
Please note: the list is alphabetical, so our top ten consists of the first ten surnames. Two works of the same author will be considered as one item. This is by no means a rating.
We decided to find out what the Lifehacker team read as teenagers. They called both "Harry Potter", and "Lord of the Rings", and other aforementioned works. But there were a few books not mentioned in the top ten of any of the lists.
I read "Big Soviet encyclopedia". There are thousands of thousands of unfamiliar interesting words, and I, being small, sat in the toilet, simply opened it on any page and read, read, read, learning new terms and definitions. Informative.
One of the books that most influenced me as a teenager was Lermontov's novel A Hero of Our Time. Love, passion, nature, philosophy of nihilism - what else is needed for a teenager? :) Here it is, fertile ground for youthful maximalism. The work made me think about my place in this world, about the essence of being and all that, eternal.
Sergey Varlamov
Lifehacker SMM Specialist
At the age of 12-13, I read the book "The Mysterious Island". At this time, I was generally fond of the books of Jules Verne, full of adventures and surprises. Mentally, together with the heroes, he overcame difficulties and traveled. "Mysterious Island" taught that even in the most hopeless situation, you should not give up. You need to dream, believe, and most importantly - do.
What did you read when you were 10-19 years old? What book will you definitely buy your kids when they are that age? What do you think is a must-read for Generation Z?
The list includes books by foreign and domestic authors "about the moral and psychological quest of the soul and the transformation of the personality." These problems worry teenagers, because "the most intimate, the most important decisions are made only inside their own hearts." Books will be interesting not only for teenagers, but also for their parents.
Bulychev Kir. Guy-do. City without memory. - Any edition6+
Alisa Selezneva's adventures continue. These stories will tell about how Alice and her friends met with an intelligent ship, lost space races, found Atlantis and experienced many other adventures thanks to mutual understanding, support, friendship.
Verne Jules. Captain at fifteen. - Any edition12+
French writer Jules Verne has been one of the favorite writers of boys and girls around the world for almost two centuries. His books are full of incredible adventures and fantastic foresights. The events of the novel take the reader aboard the whaling ship Pilgrim. By the will of fate, the cabin boy - Dick Sand - takes command of the ship. Colorful descriptions of nature, tense dialogues, a fascinating plot, the intensity of the clash between good and evil, and endless faith in human nobility capture and do not let the reader go until the very last page of the novel.
Dumbadze N. V. I, grandmother, Iliko and Illarion: a novel. - Any edition12+
A novel about youth, about first love, about the spiritual closeness of people of different generations. The novel was first published in 1959 on the pages of a Georgian youth magazine and has since been reprinted many times. The book was made into a film, which was a great success. The protagonist of the novel - Zurikela Vashalomidze - grows up in a mountain village without a father and without a mother. Wartime, orphanhood, malnutrition, cold, constant anxiety. But Zurikela is a mischievous one, his mischievous tricks have no end, his witticisms are endlessly inventive and hit right on target. And the rest of the characters, to match Zurikele, will not go into their pocket for a word. But their laughter is sincere and generous, there is no evil in it. Thanks to humor, they are easier to experience adversity. Gradually comes the understanding of the main thing in life. It is not in vain that at the end of the novel, the following phrase sounds from the lips of Zurikela: "... apart from my village, my grandmother, Iliko and Illarion, I have no one and nothing in the world ...".
Zhvalevsky A., Pasternak E. Time is always good12+
Publisher: Time, 2009
Series: Time - childhood
The novel will please both big and small fans of these authors. The first will be able to return to their Soviet childhood ( Soviet Union sample 1980), the second will fall into the near future - in 2018. The main characters are fifth graders Vitya Shevchenko and Olya Vorobieva. They live in the same place, but at different times: he is a Soviet pioneer, she is a "guest from the future." By chance, the boy and the girl change places, and Olya ends up in 1980, and Vitya - in 2018. Where is better? What is more interesting: playing on the computer or walking in the yard? What is more important: looseness and freedom in chat or the ability to talk, looking into each other's eyes? In a word, Olya, Vita and their friends will face many trials before reaching a happy ending. And how could it be otherwise: no matter what the "millennium in the yard" - the time is always good, and it all depends on you!
Likhanov A. A boy who does not hurt. The Girl Who Doesn't Care12+
Publisher: Publishing, educational and cultural center "Childhood. Adolescence. Youth", 2010
Tell about children in trouble life situation, belong to the pen famous writer and public figure Albert Anatolyevich Likhanov. The first story is about a boy with cerebral palsy, who, in addition to an incurable disease, faces severe adult trials. The second story about a girl-orphanage Nastya, who survived a terrible shock in her childhood. How will her life turn out, will she be able to resist fate? It depends on the adults. And how good it is on her life path there is a caring person - a university student Olga. The works are able to unravel the soul and make you take a fresh look at relationships in your own family.
Murasheva E. Guard of alarm12+
Publisher: Samokat, 2008
Series: "Oncoming traffic"
The book of psychologist and writer Ekaterina Vadimovna Murashova about modern Russian school, about teachers, about "problem" teenagers. Having got into 8 "A" from other schools, Taya, Dima and Timka find themselves "aside" from their classmates. There is no “hazing” in the new class, no one is being bullied, no one is being “ridden”. Why do newcomers have a strange sense of isolation, isolation, sometimes turning into panic?! Unable to resist the temptation to reveal the secret of classmates, the characters of the story will find themselves in the way of understanding complex moral mechanisms in themselves and in others. And each of the guys will have to make a choice.
Paterson K. Gorgeous Gilly Hopkins12+
Publisher: Center "Narnia", 2007
Series: Pilgrim's Trail
A tale of a troubled girl who struggles to find a sense of home despite being constantly sent to one or the other foster parents because of her supposedly bad behavior. Gilly begins to hate the people around her and secretly dreams of returning to her own mother, idealizing her, although her mother left her. With such life baggage she arrived at the house of Mrs. Trotter, the new foster mother. In the course of reading, it will be interesting to follow the process of transformation of Gilly's personality, the path of growing up, the rejection of illusions and stereotypes, the acceptance of the realities of life with its requirements for a person.
In the Pilgrim's Path series, eight more books by foreign authors have been published, which also deserve attention.
Rain O. Youths before the Flood: a novel12+
Publishing house "Socrates", 2009
Series: "Up to fifteen and older ..."
The action-packed novel can be called a modern “educational novel”, since this novel is about the growing up of a teenage hero, about how schoolboy Sergei Chokhov is faced with many situations in which he is forced to do difficult, uncomfortable, but the only right choice and be responsible for that choice. A typical teenager of the 21st century, a resident of a metropolis, little interested in the past, present and future of the country and the world, he gradually begins to think about how and why to live. The hero learns to fight for what he thinks is right, not to be silent, even if he was alone against everyone, to believe in friendship and love.
Today, the younger generation is not very fond of literature. Books are not in demand among young people, but in vain.
After all, reading not only contributes to self-development, but also improves logical thinking, develops fantasy and forms the correct concept of good and evil.
In adolescence, it is very important that the child develops diversified.
Psychologists say that in children from the age of 10, due to the huge amount of information, the wrong attitude to the world can form. Which then leads to problems later in life.
Teenagers still have a poorly formed psyche and their own outlook on life. She is easily influenced by others, often losing her own opinion.
Psychologists say that reading books helps to create a person's personality, set priorities correctly and understand why people do certain things.
Therefore, parents of teenagers need to insist that the child reads more and develops.
Reading books helps a teenager:
Reading has a positive effect on brain function, improves visual memory and helps a person to develop as a person.
Important! Many teenagers claim they don't like to read, but that's not true. It is likely that the wrong book was chosen by the parents or the child himself.
Literature should be selected based on the hobbies, temperament and interests of the teenager. Only in this case, the child will prefer reading to games on a computer or tablet.
Parents today are confused when it comes to choosing a teen edition.
They do not know which book to focus on, because they want it to be not only interesting, but also useful for the child.
What to look for when choosing a book:
For teenagers aged 12-14, it is better to choose books written in the following literary genres:
Classical literature is extremely necessary for children. It helps to know the world, to discover in yourself all the facets of skills and talents.
The works of foreign and domestic classics help to reveal the inner potential, to understand how the world works correctly, to draw parallels between good and evil.
Note! Masterpieces of classical literature must be known to every schoolchild.
But if a person was not familiar with this type of literary genre, then it is better to start “acquaintance” with the works of domestic classics.
After reading which, it will be much easier to understand the metaphors of foreign authors.
Table - top 5 famous classical works of Russian authors:
Book title, author | Short description |
Mikhail Bulgakov "The Master and Margarita" | The work of the most mystical Soviet author M. Bulgakov is suitable for children from 15 years old. This is a slightly scary, but very interesting work, which simultaneously describes the life stories of Jesus Christ and an ordinary writer. The work has many mystical moments that make it unlike other literary masterpieces. |
Leo Tolstoy "War and Peace" | This is a classic novel that highlights historical events Russia in the 16th century and the life of over 500 characters |
Alexander Grin "Scarlet Sails" | Great educational book for girls. It describes romance and Assol's desire for happiness and love. According to the story, she goes to the ocean every day and waits for her prince on a ship with scarlet sails. This novel teaches teenagers not to give up their aspirations and believe in miracles. |
Alexander Pushkin "Dubrovsky" | Many literary critics They call this novel not only instructive, but also philosophical. The plot describes the moral decay of the Russian nobility and its opposition to the people |
Nikolai Gogol "Viy" | Viy is one of the most mystical books. This is a story of horrors that happened to a student-philosopher in the walls of an old church during the funeral of a young lady. This book has a sad ending the protagonist dies, so it is not recommended to read it to children under 14 |
Teenagers often suffer from low self-esteem and feelings of unworthiness, so they need to read motivational books.
Hawking's disease deprived him of speech, the ability to move, but he managed to become famous and achieve heights in science.
Interesting books about love:
These books, with a gripping plot, describe the adventures of the main characters and highlight their aspiration and willpower.
Best detectives:
Many advise reading the book in the original, that is, on English language. It is noted that in the translations, funny and incidental moments are not so clearly outlined, which diversify the seriousness of the plot.
The cats begin to disappear, but no one can figure out where until one of the black cats reveals the truth to his owner.
Important! An important place in a person's life is played by his spiritual development, therefore, along with the classical and fiction It is recommended to read books on religious topics.
The best Orthodox book is Not by Bread Alone. These are parables and Christian legends that help to realize the importance and role of the Lord in the fate of every person.
Today, the actual problem among girls is weight loss. But many do not suspect that the passion for excessive thinness and diets leads to a deadly disease - anorexia.
To understand how to overcome the disease and not fall for the tricks of the fashion industry regarding the new canons of female beauty and slimness of the body, it is recommended to read the book "Girls in pursuit of fashion" by Jacqueline Wilson.
Editions for self-development help a person realize his importance in the world, understand what he wants to achieve in life and how to do it.
Such works are suitable for reading every day. After them, I want to analyze and draw conclusions about the material read, as well as try on situations from the work.
List of popular modern books for self-development:
The work describes the life of a teenager who faces many social and psychological problems.
Harry Potter is a collection of books and stories that take place in a magical school.
These are good and useful works that teach to understand people, to understand the importance of family values.
One of the coolest books for self-development is Robert Anthony's Master Secrets of Absolute Self-Confidence.
The product helps to increase self-esteem and get rid of insecurity.
How useful read online fairy tales for children aged 13? It may seem that adolescents already have completely different interests, and such literature is of little interest to them. Moreover, they themselves perfectly know how to read at this age. Of course, at 13 years old, hearing about chickens or bunnies is no longer as interesting as at 5 years old, but there are many books that are interesting for teenagers. To do this, you do not need to run around the shops and try to guess which book will be interesting. There are definitely a lot of stories on the Internet that a teenager will listen to with pleasure.
The process of reading together is important not so much for development as for bringing parents and children closer together. This is one of the few opportunities to spend a few minutes together. But how to find right time for reading, if during the day the parents are at work, and in the evening they are busy with household chores? No wonder there is a tradition of reading books at night. You can always find 15 minutes to read a fairy tale, have time to discuss it and wish Good night to your child. This is a great opportunity to once again remind the child that he is loved.