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Archaea · 02-12-2008, 02:53 AM

are encouraged and needed. However, one of the pre requisites are that it must be from a minority author.

The child is intelligent and can read mature themes, but I don't have any great ideas. I usually don't focus upon the ethnicity of the author. For example, he has Crime and Punishment, but that is notconsidered a disadvantaged minority or ethnic group.

UtahDan · 02-12-2008, 02:59 AM

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are encouraged and needed. However, one of the pre requisites are that it must be from a minority author.

The child is intelligent and can read mature themes, but I don't have any great ideas. I usually don't focus upon the ethnicity of the author. For example, he has Crime and Punishment, but that is notconsidered a disadvantaged minority or ethnic group.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Their_E...e_Watching_God

Archaea · 02-12-2008, 03:09 AM

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Their_E...e_Watching_God

I'd heard of the writer, but jeez how could one write so many intrigues in one story. Oprah has nothing on her.

UtahDan · 02-12-2008, 03:15 AM

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I'd heard of the writer, but jeez how could one write so many intrigues in one story. Oprah has nothing on her.

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I think I first read that when I was about 14. It really left an impression on me.

FarrahWaters · 02-12-2008, 03:15 AM

I don't know if Invisible Man would be to mature for him or not.

Can it be by a Chinese or Japanese author?

FarrahWaters · 02-12-2008, 03:17 AM

Things Fall Apart --Chinua Achebe

Archaea · 02-12-2008, 03:19 AM

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I don't know if Invisible Man would be to mature for him or not.

Can it be by a Chinese or Japanese author?

He can relate to Asian culture better than he can AA or Latin culture, which is precisely why he maybe should read something about AA or Latin culture. I like the Invisible Man suggestion as he would find that one fascinating.

We will try but this teacher may only wish disadvantaged minorities and Asians aren't viewed as disadvantaged.

I'm pulling for the Asian authors as I usually read what he reads to be able to critique his work.

He is accustomed to mature themes but doesn't catch everything.

YOhio · 02-12-2008, 03:40 AM

The Chosen. Chaim Potok is Jewish.

Jeff Lebowski · 02-12-2008, 04:02 AM

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The Chosen. Chaim Potok is Jewish.

That's a good choice.

SeattleUte · 02-12-2008, 04:58 AM

I love this book. Read it as a youngster.

http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Toms-Chi.../dp/0060587148

02-12-2008, 02:53 AM	#1
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Suggestions for a fourteen year old child are encouraged and needed. However, one of the pre requisites are that it must be from a minority author. The child is intelligent and can read mature themes, but I don't have any great ideas. I usually don't focus upon the ethnicity of the author. For example, he has Crime and Punishment, but that is notconsidered a disadvantaged minority or ethnic group. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

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SeattleUte fairlds.org Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 10,665	I love this book. Read it as a youngster. http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Toms-Chi.../dp/0060587148 __________________ Interrupt all you like. We're involved in a complicated story here, and not everything is quite what it seems to be. —Paul Auster

02-12-2008, 03:15 AM	#5
FarrahWaters Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,122	I don't know if Invisible Man would be to mature for him or not. Can it be by a Chinese or Japanese author?

02-12-2008, 03:17 AM	#6
FarrahWaters Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,122	Things Fall Apart --Chinua Achebe

02-12-2008, 03:40 AM	#8
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	The Chosen. Chaim Potok is Jewish.