But I think that the ones I remember the most were the ones that I read on my own. I don't think there should be a set list of novels that all kids should read. I think being "well read" is becoming more and more difficult. Every year great new books come out, and in the last few years there have been several books that I think could easily have showed up on a "must read" list, and that scares me. How many more books have to be added to lists like this before it's almost impossible to read them all? So, with that in mind, I would say read whatever people are giving great reviews. Parents and teachers should be able to tell the difference between crappy and great literature. If not, I guess just make them read, "them there books with the medals on 'em."