Suppose your brother or sister, who is about 15 years old, will be laid up in bed this summer for a month with nothing planned but reading kids' books, watching TV or videos, and playing computer games. You think a really good book is indicated, a grown-up book that will be enjoyable and life-altering. What book do you recommend? Why is it preferable to the previous plan? What change should it make in a young person's life?

now doesnt THIS sound like a good essay topic?
*sigh* its gonna be a long day, folks..