So, what is ESL? It means English as a second language. Most of you reading this are called ESL learners. These books are made to help you, so don’t be afraid! Many of these popular classic books are often made into movies. So, if you don’t have time for the book, go find the movie online!

1. Paper Towns

By John Green (2008)
A young boy named Quentin is in love with his classmate and neighbor Margo. He always wanted to be with her, but didn’t know how to do it. One night, Margo comes over, and they have a crazy night. The next day, she’s gone. Quentin goes out to find her, and learns about himself along the way….

2. The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins (2008)
This popular movie comes from a novel. Set in a time when there is no more USA, a new government controls everyone and everything. Each year, they play a game between young people to fight to the death. A young woman named Katniss Everdeen chooses to join to save her sister from fighting. She will surprise everyone and change the competition forever….

3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid

By Jeff Kinney (2004)
School life can be difficult for many. A student named Greg is a student who isn’t very tall, strong, cute, or good at sports. He and his good friend Rowley try to think of ways to become popular and liked among many classmates. Read about their funny moments as Greg writes everything in a notebook to share with all of you!

4. The Kite Runner

By Khaled Hosseini (2003)
Amir and Hassan are from Afghanistan (阿富汗). Amir is from a rich family, and Hassan is poor. However, they are best friends when they are kids. A moment comes when they must go different directions, and years later Amir goes looking for Hassan. This is an exciting story about friendship, family, traditions, and trouble. This novel is a great way to learn about a different culture.

5. James and the Giant Peach

By Roald Dahl (1961)
James is a young boy who has trouble with his family. They don’t understand him very well. One day, he walks by the peach tree to use magic. Soon after, a very large peach grows larger than his home! He goes inside, makes new friends, and runs away with them. As they go out alone, they have an amazing adventure with many stories to tell!

6. Shiloh

By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (1991)
Marty is a young boy from a small town. A dog runs away from his owner and Marty takes him home. However, the owner of the dog wants him back. This owner is not very nice, and Marty loves this dog named Shiloh. What happens next is a beautiful story between a boy’s love for animals, and the problems between people and their pets…..