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The Great Gatsby

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3.93 avg rating — 5,936,086 ratings
"Excellent depiction of time period and American Dream."
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The Giver (The Giver, #1)

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4.12 avg rating — 2,816,206 ratings
"Talks about human condition- what we should value/good to relate to modern times and excellent themes."
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The Kite Runner

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4.36 avg rating — 3,503,151 ratings
"Strong insight into another world/culture for students. Strong themes to discuss and get students to think critically."
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The Perks of Being a Wallfl...

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4.24 avg rating — 2,007,017 ratings
"A modern take on mental health, eye-opening and opens conversation around identity/belonging and mental health. Crucial for their age."
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The Fault in Our Stars

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4.12 avg rating — 5,738,557 ratings
"Insight into terminal illness, values and humanity. "
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The Help

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4.47 avg rating — 3,028,110 ratings
"Deals with history/oppression/civil rights and crucial moments in history for the African American community."
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Mullumbimby

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3.90 avg rating — 2,391 ratings
"A novel set in Australia and dealing with Indigenous culture/themes"
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Macbeth

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3.89 avg rating — 1,023,389 ratings
"Lots of themes to explore and a chance for female students to engage with a female character who challenges traditional norms of the time period."
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To Kill a Mockingbird

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4.26 avg rating — 6,906,225 ratings
"Racism, power and changing times. What's not to like?"
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1984

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4.20 avg rating — 5,488,116 ratings
"Can be related to modern society and media they are exposed to. Great themes to explore and characters."
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Lord of the Flies

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3.70 avg rating — 3,209,387 ratings
"good but female students struggle to engage."
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Looking for Alibrandi

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3.90 avg rating — 25,583 ratings
"identity and coming of age for the students."
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s ...

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