While I was at school today I thought of a couple more books I read in 2008 that I recommend to any and everyone. They are all great books but I don't think they would quite make the list.
Child Of The Jungle
Sabine Kuegler
This is the story about a gril who goes to live with a remote jungle tribe because her father is trying to learn their language and study them. It's also about her struggle to decide between the modern world and the jungle
The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls
This is another memoir about a girl with "crazy" (I guess that's what I'm trying to say) parents. I can't remember if they are addicts or not but their life is super different and really touching to read about.
Say You're One of Them
Uwem Akpan
You might need some backround information for this book. It is a collection of short stories from Africa and they are so sad. Like to story of the two nameless girls who can no longer be friends because of the religious war tearing their country apart. I didn't finish this one completly, the format and jumbled mix of english and native tounge made it hard to follow but if you only read one story from this book make sure you read Say You're One Of Them (For which the book is named) You'll probably want to read this one twice just to help it sink in. It's so deep.
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I loved reading the Glass Castle!
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