Can you recommend great Chinese novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Great Wall in Mini - Stories' is a good choice for beginners. It presents short and simple stories about the Great Wall, which are easy to follow and understand. The graphic part is also not too complicated, with clear drawings that can help new readers to get into the world of Great Wall - related stories.

I would recommend 'Nezha Conquers the Dragon King'. It is a very famous Chinese story. The character Nezha is very popular. The story is full of action and the language used is not too difficult for beginners to understand. Also, the moral lessons in it are easy to grasp.

For beginners, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' can be a good start. Although it has a large number of characters and complex historical backgrounds, there are many adapted versions and animations that can help new readers get into it. And 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio' is also suitable. The short stories in it are full of imagination, and the language is not too difficult, which can help readers gradually get familiar with Chinese literature.

Sure. 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White is a great choice for beginners. It's a simple yet heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider, Charlotte. Another good one is 'The Cat in the Hat' by Dr. Seuss. It has fun rhymes and a wacky plot that kids will enjoy. 'Stuart Little' by E.B. White is also suitable. It's about a mouse - like boy's adventures in a human world.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'Encyclopedia Brown' series. These short stories are about a boy detective who helps the local police solve simple mysteries in his town. The stories are fun and educational. 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is also a good choice. It's set in Botswana and follows the gentle but intelligent Mma Ramotswe as she starts her own detective agency, often collaborating with the local police. The writing is warm and the mysteries are not overly complex. 'The Secret Seven' by Enid Blyton also involves a group of kids who sometimes work with the police to solve mysteries around their neighborhood. It's an easy - to - read and enjoyable series.

I'd also recommend 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston. It follows the life of Janie Crawford as she searches for love and self - discovery. The writing is beautiful and it gives a great insight into the life of black women in the early 20th century.

For beginners, 'The Canterbury Tales' is a great start. It's written in Middle English, but there are many accessible translations. It has a collection of stories that are easy to follow and understand the different characters in medieval England. Another good one is 'Gawain and the Green Knight'. It has a simple plot with a lot of interesting elements like the Green Knight's challenge and Gawain's journey to meet it.

I'd also recommend 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It has a young protagonist, which makes it easier for new readers to relate to. It combines elements of military strategy, alien races, and the moral growth of a child in a science - fiction context.

Sure. 'True Grit' by Charles Portis is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging story about a young girl seeking revenge with the help of a U.S. Marshal. The language is not overly complicated.

I'd recommend 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough. Although it's a long novel, it has a very engaging story of love and family that is easy to follow. And it gives a good sense of the Australian outback setting. 'Cloudstreet' by Tim Winton is also great for beginners. It has vivid descriptions of Australian life and the relationships between characters are very well - drawn.