Eh…
To be honest, I didn’t like Of Mice and Ponies. I know, I know. But I just don’t see the point. A couple of ponies died, but did it really matter? What was gained? It’s just a portrait of the negativity of the time. Significant for its time, but nothing you won’t learn about in history class by today’s standards. I don’t recommend it.
A Tale of Two Cities on the other hoof I found to be very appropriate! Only real problem I had, was, you know, the antiquated language. I’d recommend getting a modernized publication. Yes, you lose some subtleties, but it’s more important that the class understa-…
Wait, are we talking about classroom or general reading? I don’t read much anymore. Last thing I read was a half story, half handbook for Grammars during my last semester in college, before I had to drop out. Was really good, though!
I prefer to read simple dialogs. You know, how people actually communicate. Like what we’re doing right now! Which is funny, because there were plenty in that book!