Highschool Reading List
Although not the totality of George Orwell's work these two novel are often used as the example of dystopian societies and lead to the term "Orwellian" to describe a society highly restrictive to personal freedom.
1984 and Animal Farm
Located in south Florida, this large wetland environment is the only place on Earth you can see alligators and crocodiles living side by side in nature.
The Everglades
After getting the defensive rebound you better get down the basketball court before the defenders do so you can score your first and most important meal of the day.
Fast Breakfast
This popular soda is a bit of a misnomer as its traditionally made using the bark of a sassafras tree and not another part of the plant as its name would suggest.
Root Beer
A metal string ablaze.
Wire on Fire
This protagonist from J.D Salingers "The Catcher and the Rye" has become an iconic representative for rebellious teenage angst due to the raw and seemingly unfiltered nature of his accounts.
Holden Caulfield
Categorized as either leathery or hard shelled these creatures spend most of their lives in water but do return to land to lay their eggs on sandy beaches.
Sea Turtle
This sport that's played with your feet has beset on me this affliction of evil.
Soccurse
Characterized but its much sharper taste than it's "ale" cousin this "beer" mixes especially well in a Moscow Mule or a Dark and Stormy.
Ginger Beer
A musical artist that's one of the digits on your hand.
Finger Singer
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" the titular character Jay Gatsby is shown staring at this recurring motif, representing his desires.
The Green Light (on Daisy's Dock)
Named for the island they most commonly inhabit this highly venomous reptile is the largest know extant species of lizard.
Komodo Dragon (Monitor)
This type of print generally associated with car surfaces of this U.S. state which is the largest one.
DeCalifornia
Cream soda, butterscotch syrup and whipped cream to top is one of many real world recipes trying to imitate this popular drink found in Hogsmeade Village in the Harry Potter universe.
Butterbeer
"Oh this volleyball game is tied 25-25? That's ok lets call it even I don't want to fight anymore."
Deuce Truce
In Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" this character is initially described as six-and-a-half feet tall, containing a long jagged scar across the face, and few yellow teeth.
Boo Radley
Like their name suggest these large South American snakes tend to wrap around and squeeze the life out of their prey.
Boa Constrictor
If I don't I get this hot caffeinated drink in the morning I assume this position out of anguish and sadness.
Coffe(e)tal
If you also "get a kick out of brew" you might enjoy this MF Doom classic off of the album "MM..FOOD."
One Beer
Stitches that will be needed at a later date.
Future Sutures
Having written "The Kite Runner" and " A Thousand Splendid Suns" This Afghan-American novelist has used his success as an author to advocate for refugees globally and start his own foundation to support Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan.
Khaled Hosseini
Although most known for their ability to blend in these old world lizards are actually more characterized by a prehensile tail, Zygodactyl feet, and a projectile tongue.
Chameleon
The prime minister of this country gave an iconic speech in January 2026 at the World Economic Forum in this European city.
CanaDavos
Only one letter off from a natural tree resin that can be seen as a gem stone this word actually means saliva coloured by chewing tobacco.
Ambeer
A very American bird with royal properties.
Regal Eagle