StephanieF Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 but more difficult? I think the magic treehouse are brilliant especially the research guides. Is there anything else like it out there but more difficult to read? Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I had the same question a few months ago, and someone here recommended Carole Marsh's books. They are about 3rd to 4th grade reading level and the kids in the series visit different places in the world and solve mysteries. I bought the books from amazon.com since our library does not carry any of her books. There are about 5 of her books that are $3.20 in the bargain section of amazon and the rest of her books have the 4-3 special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Magic Schoolbus chapter books? I think the type is smaller than Magic Treehouse, and I seem to remember that the language is slightly harder. There's also the Roman Mysteries series. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherryanne Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I had the same question a few months ago, and someone here recommended Carole Marsh's books. They are about 3rd to 4th grade reading level and the kids in the series visit different places in the world and solve mysteries. I bought the books from amazon.com since our library does not carry any of her books. There are about 5 of her books that are $3.20 in the bargain section of amazon and the rest of her books have the 4-3 special. I'm not the OP but thank you for this! I've never heard of this series. The books look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Magic Schoolbus chapter books? I think the type is smaller than Magic Treehouse, and I seem to remember that the language is slightly harder. There's also the Roman Mysteries series. Laura Laura: Is the font size in Roman Mysteries comfortable for a younger child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 We've really liked the Time Warp Trio books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. The main characters are boys so expect boyish humor. I think ages 8-11 are great for them, though my dd6 enjoys them and so do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I'm not the OP but thank you for this! I've never heard of this series. The books look great! DD loves these books, and has learned a lot from them. Unfortunately, she now wants to visit Paris, Rome, Greece, and Egypt.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammaofbean Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 time warp trio magic school bus american girl my america good times travel agency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Laura: Is the font size in Roman Mysteries comfortable for a younger child? The font size is pretty average for children's novels. I think the characters are around 12 years old. And my sense is that these books have pre-teens as their target. While my 8 1/2 yr old loves these books, I probably wouldn't encourage a five year old read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in KS Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Time Spies series by Candice Ransom was recommended by my librarian and my daughter loves them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Awesome suggestions - thanks! I've been looking for books like these for my ds. He just started reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Appreciate the recommendations. I've checked a couple out from the library to test them out :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 The same author has a six-book series of Tales from the Odyssey. I thought the reading level was slightly more advanced than Magic Tree House, though it was a while ago now when my oldest read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Time Spies series by Candice Ransom was recommended by my librarian and my daughter loves them! Wow, these look great. I just checked our library catalog, though, and apparently not a single library in the entire New York City library system has any of them. Bizarre. I will have to ask the children's librarian about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Cam Jansen Mysteries or the A to Z Mysteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) IRRELEVANT VENT I don't like Magic Tree House at all. I just don't like her writing style: it's like reading a telegraph, because the sentences are so short and repetitive, not to mention that the characters are boring and there's barely any plot. "Once. Upon a time. There was a boy. And his sister. And they went. Up. To the treehouse." They go somewhere, get into danger, escape, and come back. I am sooo glad that ds is getting sick of them. ACTUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THREAD Have you done the Spiderwick Chronicles? I didn't like them either, but my son enjoyed them, and they were just a little more challenging to read than MTH. Edited December 8, 2010 by Hotdrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 IRRELEVANT VENTI don't like Magic Tree House at all. I just don't like her writing style: it's like reading a telegraph, because the sentences are so short and repetitive, not to mention that the characters are boring and there's barely any plot. "Once. Upon a time. There was a boy. And his sister. And they went. Up to the treehouse." They go somewhere, get into danger, escape, and come back. I am sooo glad that ds is getting sick of them. ACTUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THREAD Have you done the Spiderwick Chronicles? I didn't like them either, but my son enjoyed them, and they were just a little more challenging to read than MTH. I agree about MTH - we used them as read-alouds for that very reason, and we could sort of smooth out the writing at the very least. And Spiderwick is sort of fun, though simplistic. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyniffrec Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 (edited) IRRELEVANT VENTI don't like Magic Tree House at all. I just don't like her writing style: it's like reading a telegraph, because the sentences are so short and repetitive, not to mention that the characters are boring and there's barely any plot. "Once. Upon a time. There was a boy. And his sister. And they went. Up to the treehouse." They go somewhere, get into danger, escape, and come back. :iagree: with you, Hotdrink! I tolerate them but refuse to read them to dc. Some of the other series suggested on this thread look interesting. I love discovering new authors or making connections with familiar authors and books I hadn't known about previously! Edited December 8, 2010 by Jyniffrec Stupid phone, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 DS loved Time Warp Trio series. He also loved Scieska's autobiography as well. He laughed out loud numerous times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We've really liked the Time Warp Trio books by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. The main characters are boys so expect boyish humor. I think ages 8-11 are great for them, though my dd6 enjoys them and so do I. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I agree about MTH:tongue_smilie: That was definitely a read-alone series in our house. I think while reading to oneself, it easy to skim over the choppiness. I'm looking forward to checking out some of these other series mentioned. My 9yo dd still loves series books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Dragon Slayers Academy (?) I'm not sure about the reading level, but they look really cute. I've ordered a few for ds and haven't received them yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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