A Treasury of Fairy Tales and Folk Tales

I would save a treasury of fairy tales and folk tales that I have owned since I was very little. If society were to ban possession of books, then most books could be memorized for their text a la Fahrenheit 451. Other books, like my treasury of fairy tales hold physical memories. I would want to save this book for all the little childish scribbles and drawings I made in it. Those are irreplaceable to me.

Chosen by
Cat Flynn
Milford, NH

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

I think I would save Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult because it has such power and emotion. she really puts you in the middle of the situation and you feel everything. She has such power to move people in hundreds with her words!

Chosen by
Elizabeth Solan
Milford, NH

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King

The Dark Tower series because it was Stephen King's main work.

Chosen by
Aric Lyons
Milford, NH

Alanna by Tamora Pierce

If I were to save any book from the 'firemen' it would have to be one of my favorites; Alanna by Tamora Pierce, which is part of a wonderful series of books. The reason that I would chose this particular book is because it was filled with suspense, drama, sword fights, and sorcery. Every page seemed to pop right out of the book and play out in front of me as though I was really there. And what I really liked, was how when ever I reached the end of each chapter, I was always wanting to know what was next. And only in the really good books, can you be totally entranced in what your reading. And that's what I like about Alanna.

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Olivia Colby
Milford, NH

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein

J.R.R. Tolkien's telling of the classic "good vs. evil" tale is very engaging, well conceived and articulate. I find his writing stimulates my imagination and with every reading I get more out of it. This book (all six parts of it) helped, if not singularly, defined the fantasy genre as it still exists in popular literature to this day. Besides ... if I have to choose one book only ... it's gonna be a REALLY long one :-)

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Wil Birch
Milford, NH

Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn

Reason: It highlights the importance of language (spoken, read, and written) and the effects dramatic government decisions (such as book burning) can have on citizens. It is not a difficult book to read and can stimulatediscussion on many levels and about a variety of topics.

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Tammy Andrew, Teacher
Milford, NH

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

Not only is it an entertaining read but it's thought-provoking as well.

Chosen by
Robin Maloney, Teacher

Milford, NH