These books are the reading rites of passage that pave the way for the great literature that lies ahead. The books are intense reads, meaty books that are crafted beautifully. They will stay with the reader forever. These books are life-changers. Do read them before sharing with the class as some touch on challenging themes. Includes Holes, Clockwork, The Hobbit, Skellig, Fireweed, River Boy and The Arrival.