ereks mom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm trying to put together a reading list for my nephew. His mom (my SIL) has had a lot of health issues this past year, and has asked me to do this. The boy enjoys stories about animals, sports, and some sci-fi/fantasy. He reads and comprehends on or slightly above grade level. They are conservative Christians and would prefer that the books on his reading list not have foul language or mature themes, but instead, present a positive message such as overcoming adversity, becoming a hero, growing spiritually, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'm trying to put together a reading list for my nephew. His mom (my SIL) has had a lot of health issues this past year, and has asked me to do this. The boy enjoys stories about animals, sports, and some sci-fi/fantasy. He reads and comprehends on or slightly above grade level. They are conservative Christians and would prefer that the books on his reading list not have foul language or mature themes, but instead, present a positive message such as overcoming adversity, becoming a hero, growing spiritually, etc. If they do not mind Greek mythology, we've really enjoyed the Percy Jackson series. (Riordan) We consider ourselves conservative Christians, but have no problem with mythology as ds is old enough (14) and solid enough in his faith to understand that the myths are no more real than the Easter bunny. :) Ds also recently read "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court." (Twain) He really enjoyed it. The Horation Hornblower books (and movies!!) are always a favorite. HTH! Hillary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Lamplighter books are wonderful. A couple that come to mind are: http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCLSG and http://www.lamplighterpublishing.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RCSMATMP (we really enjoyed this one - great lessons) Their website has books organized by character traits as well. You might want to peruse and see what jumps out at you. Blessings, Lisa I'm trying to put together a reading list for my nephew. His mom (my SIL) has had a lot of health issues this past year, and has asked me to do this. The boy enjoys stories about animals, sports, and some sci-fi/fantasy. He reads and comprehends on or slightly above grade level. They are conservative Christians and would prefer that the books on his reading list not have foul language or mature themes, but instead, present a positive message such as overcoming adversity, becoming a hero, growing spiritually, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George is a good book about animals and growing up. As far as I remember there isn't objectionable themes in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Carry on Mr. Bowditch Little Britches (Series) My Side of the Mountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Would he read biographies?? Maybe some biographies of missionaries would help him and some of them read like action/adventure stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJsMom Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 We just finished The Good Master and the kids loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The Hatchet series by Gary Paulsen is really, really good for this age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Lamplighter books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 James Herriott books-All Creatures Great and Small and the others. I loved these and so did my ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 (Keep in mind the criteria: positive message, no foul language, involving animals, sports, or sci-fi/fantasy and themes such as overcoming adversity, becoming a hero, maturing spiritually, etc.) On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker Joust by Mercedes Lackey Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman The Chronicles of Prydain (series) by Lloyd Alexander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen+4dc Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (Keep in mind the criteria: positive message, no foul language, involving animals, sports, or sci-fi/fantasy and themes such as overcoming adversity, becoming a hero, maturing spiritually, etc.) On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker Joust by Mercedes Lackey Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman The Chronicles of Prydain (series) by Lloyd Alexander Loved, loved, loved the Chronicles of Prydain. Great themes of normal, average people being able to do heroic things by being true to themselves and their friends/families and by just doing the right thing (ie honesty, choosing good over evil, etc) Haven't heard of any of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'd second the Lloyd Alexander books. Easy reading for and 8th grader. Faves here would include: The Lord of the Rings Treasure Island The Jungle Book anything by Rosemary Sutcliffe (superb historical fiction) YWAM publishes a series of great, readable biographies White Fang and The Call of the Wild The 100 Cupboards (and sequels) by N.D. Wilson novels by R. M. Ballantyne novels by G. H. Henty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merylvdm Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 My teenage sons favorites are the God King and the Hittitte Warrior by Joanne Williamson. Both are historical fiction (set in Bible times) and extremely well written. If he is a good reader there is also the Henty series. My kids and I only read the Cat of Bubastes (it was GREAT) but a number of families I know with boys read many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The Incident at Hawk's Hill by Allen Eckert is a fantastic book about a boy and a badger. Boys, especially, love it. There's also a sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 This would probably be in your local library if you wanted to pre-read: http://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270615489&sr=1-1 Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_Garretson Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Will Hobbs writes outdoor adventure-type books For fantasy, I'd recommend the Gregor the Overlander series by Suzanne Collins and the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. Both are about unlikely heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Bruchko by Bruce Olson Watership Down by Richard Adams The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings series by JRR Tolkien Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The Coral Island by RM Ballantyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Stormy Irish Red Outlaw Red all great boy and dog stories by Jim Kjelgaard The Once And Future King by T. H. White - a great telling of King Arthur Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green Dangerous Journey - a retelling of Pilgrim's Progress I'd second the Joanne Williamson recommendation. Loved Hittite Warrior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScoutTN Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Was at the library today and noticed the Redwall series by Brian Jacques. Might be a good addition to your list. Redwall is the first book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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