READING L.A.

Heather Prado, student:

“Animal Farm” by George Orwell (New American Library).

“ ‘Animal Farm’ is really different from anything I’ve read before. It’s creative; it’s a really good story, and it’s funny, especially when the pigs think they’re human and try to take control of the barnyard.”

David Renteln, student:

“The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm” by Nancy Farmer (Puffin).

“This strange and interesting story is about a general’s three children who, in the year 2194, think they are taking a day trip but end up getting more than they expected. Once you start reading it, you can’t put it down.”

Mary Tennyson, business owner:

“Five Temptations of a CEO” by Patrick Lencioni (Jossey-Bass).

“ ‘Five Temptations of a CEO’ is an impressive book, teaching five leadership lessons through an engaging story line. These are important principles that I use as a guide for my own business, as well as for my family.”

Michael Renteln, student:

“The BFG” by Roald Dahl (Farrar, Straus & Giroux).

“BFG stands for Big Friendly Giant. Every night, the BFG blows dreams into children’s bedrooms. One night, a girl sees him, and he snatches her off to Giant Country, where they have many adventures. It’s a really funny book.”