Extracurricular reading helps develop a child's interest in literature. It also promotes literacy, develops intelligence, and provides moral and aesthetic education.
The school literature program requires extracurricular reading. Therefore, schoolchildren are advised to read books even during holidays. In this case, we are talking about fiction. Acquaintance with fiction allows the student to develop logical thinking and imagination, as well as broaden their horizons.
What books are helpful for primary school students?
• P. P. Ershov - a poetic tale "The Little Humpbacked Horse". The work was written in the best traditions of Russian poetry.
• A. Lindgren - "Pippi Long Stocking". This fantastic work of the Swedish writer has won the love of children and adults all over the world.
• M. Twain - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The story of the adventures of the young heroes of Tom and his friend Huck is read in one breath. It introduces readers to the life of the American hinterland in the 19th century.
• S. Lagerlöf - “Niels's Wonderful Journey with Wild Geese”. This tale about the boy Niels and his adventures will teach children to value friendship, love nature and animals.
• A. Volkov - "The Wizard of the Emerald City". The fairy tale, consisting of six books, is so popular that it has already been translated into many languages of the world. The story is dedicated to the adventures of a little girl Ellie and her friends.
Books for high school students (5th grade and beyond)
• BN Polevoy - "The Story of a Real Man". The story is dedicated to the exploits of the Soviet pilot Meresiev. This patriotic work tells how the hero pilot, despite a difficult fate and numerous wounds, returned to duty and continued to serve his native people.
• V. Gogol - "Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka". A funny and exciting story is filled with fantastic events and popular beliefs, and the idea of the victory of good over evil allows readers of the book to feel a lyrical note.
• L. Carroll - "Alice in Wonderland" and "Alice Through the Looking Glass". These tales are unique in that they were written not by a storyteller, but by a mathematician. In fairy tales, mathematical and philosophical jokes are used, so the fairy tale is designed for high school students.
• Green A. - "Scarlet Sails". The story of the life of a girl named Assol, who was waiting for a prince, and one day her dream of a prince came true.
• Ilf I. and Petrov E. - "Twelve chairs". This satirical novel can rightfully be considered a bestseller of Russian literature. This work by Ilf and Petrov has long been a source of quotes and funny aphorisms.
