Top 4 Books to Read

My Top 4 Books – by Larissa

1. The Siren – Kiera Cass

Throughout the ages, the Ocean has occasionally rescued young women from drowning. To repay their debt, these young women must serve for 100 years as Sirens, using their deadly voices to lure strangers into watery graves. To keep their true nature secret, Sirens must never speak to humans, but once her century of service is over, each Siren gets a chance to start over – a chance to live the mortal life. Kahlen became a Siren after her family died in a terrible shipwreck, decades ago. And though a single word from her can kill, she can’t resist spending her days on land. Kahlen is resigned to finishing her sentence in solitude…until she meets Akinli. Handsome, caring, and kind, Akinli is everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. And though she can’t talk to him, they soon forge a connection neither of them can deny… and Kahlen doesn’t want to. Falling in love with a human breaks all of the Ocean’s rules, and if the Ocean discovers Kahlen’s feelings, she’ll be forced to leave Akinli for good. But for the first time in a lifetime of following the rules, Kahlen is determined to follow her heart.

2. Wonder – R.J. Palacio

August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school--until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?

3. The Little Prince – Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

The Little Prince is a classic tale of equal appeal to children and adults. On one level it is the story of an airman's discovery, in the desert, of a small boy from another planet - the Little Prince of the title - and his stories of intergalactic travel, while on the other hand it is a thought-provoking allegory of the human condition.

4. Fazendo o Meu Filme (Shooting My Life´s Script) – Paula Pimenta

Shooting my Life’s Script is a charming book, one of those we read compulsively, and miss after we’re done. It’s impossible not to connect with Fani, her discoveries, her aspirations, so typical of a teenager. This is a light-hearted and fun story that captivates the reader with every page. Whether it’s her relationship with her family, with herself and the world; whether it’s the everyday life with her friends, at school and at parties; or the relationship with her best friend and confidant – everything changes in Estefânia’s life when the opportunity comes to live overseas as an exchange student for one year. This is what this book is about: the fascinating universe of a teenage girl bursting with expectations, facing the conflict between carrying on with her daily life with friends, family, studies, and her newfound love, or risk going to another country and dive into a world filled with new possibilities.