The convenience of target group?s level of books in 100 essential book list for primary education

Citing to National Education Law No.1739 with a circular No. 2005/ 70 issued by Ministry of National Education on 4.8.2005, 100 Essential Book list on students? reading habits which aims to help students express themselves freely and grow the students as a person who has national and moral values in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade made and a Project beginning from the first term of 2005 was utilized.In this circular issued by Ministry of National Education, the target group was indicated as 5th,6 th,7th and 8th grade students and it is pointed out that these books will be read under teachers? guidance. It is not shared with public opinion about which criteria is considered for choosing books in 100 Essential Books list, it is indicated that just the created commission approve these books. This case brings about so many debates about the convenience of these books for target group.The list of 100 essential books is important for creating common sense, thinking and cultural values. To gain desirable behavior by the help of 100 essential books list, students? permanent reading habits should occur according to students? concern level.The purpose of this study is to determine the convenience of the list of 100 essential books for target group?s reading and concern level according to criteria chosen by experts opinion and knowledge in literature. 94 books published by 39 different publishing companies were scanned. According to the findings, none of these books are absolutely suitable for students? reading and concern level in terms of educational and sociological sides, language and press.