Heather in Neverland Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 So my ds (almost 13yo) wants to read the first book in the series. Any reason I should say no (I mean other than the possibility that Ken Ham might not like them OR that Henty was the ghost writer?). Anything really objectionable (keeping in mind that I let my ds read Harry Potter)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 So my ds (almost 13yo) wants to read the first book in the series. Any reason I should say no (I mean other than the possibility that Ken Ham might not like them OR that Henty was the ghost writer?). Anything really objectionable (keeping in mind that I let my ds read Harry Potter)? I got them out of the library and my dh has been reading them and LOVES them. There's some potty humor apparently with the dwarf character and Artemis believes in evolution, but apart from that there's nothing that would be objectionable. My dd 13 just started reading the first book yesterday and is on the last chapter already today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 So my ds (almost 13yo) wants to read the first book in the series. Any reason I should say no (I mean other than the possibility that Ken Ham might not like them OR that Henty was the ghost writer?). Anything really objectionable (keeping in mind that I let my ds read Harry Potter)? :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 My dd loves them, she's read them all. :) I cannot imagine there is anything in there you would object to if you were ok with HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarolineUK Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I read them all last year to DS10 and DS11 and I don't remember anything that would cause concern. I can't say I enjoyed them as much as the boys did, and some were more disappointing than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Apparently the hero is some kind of teenage criminal mastermind. Dunno if that matters to you or not. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not wishing to spoil the plot for you, but he does turn good, if that matters to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I read the first five or so and absolutely loved them. My 8 yo daughter just finished the fourth book, and will continue with the series. We've also read some to my 5 yo. So no, I wouldn't worry about a 13 yo reading them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've read all but the 7th one. I loved the earlier ones and liked the later ones, and if you're okay with Mr. Potter, than I think Mr. Fowl is a shoe-in. There is one character who uses a little potty humor, which is normally a huge turn off for me, but the books are enjoyable and worth a go, though your DC may loose steam/interest around book 5 or 6 depending on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've read all but the 7th one. I loved the earlier ones and liked the later ones, and if you're okay with Mr. Potter, than I think Mr. Fowl is a shoe-in. There is one character who uses a little potty humor, which is normally a huge turn off for me, but the books are enjoyable and worth a go, though your DC may loose steam/interest around book 5 or 6 depending on him. :iagree:I liked them, though they are a bit intense. My oldest dd loved them. We stopped at book 4- it became almost too fantastical. Oh Heather, I am so biting my tongue! God bless Ken Ham. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 We loved HP and we love AF. My 13yo son is collecting the series as he finds them at used book sales. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Love AF here as well. We also love HP. Ds read through the series when he was 11-12 yo. Nothing objectionable. Possible spoiler below; highlight to read. AF is a criminal mastermind and at 11yo, he discovers fairies are real. He loves his parents so much he would do anything to keep his family intact--this is where the fairies come in. As the series progresses, AF matures and discovers that there are things more important to him than riches. BTW, the audiobooks narrated by Nathaniel Parker are excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 We really enjoyed the series in our house. Yes, there is some potty humor with specific regard to one character, but it's actually handled decently IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele B Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 So my ds (almost 13yo) wants to read the first book in the series. Any reason I should say no (I mean other than the possibility that Ken Ham might not like them OR that Henty was the ghost writer?). Anything really objectionable (keeping in mind that I let my ds read Harry Potter)? :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I read them twice~! They are a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I went and got the first one when I saw Eoin Colfer's description of them, "Die Hard with Fairys" I enjoyed them. Kids have yet to read them. Website is neat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Well I am going to let him read the first one and see if he is interested (although at this very moment he won't put it down and go to bed so I think that is a good sign). Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hope he likes them! I read the series a few years back. My oldest is finishing it up and loves Artemis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 we borrowed the first book on audio for a long car trip- the cd was scratched and we only got half-way through. Dh was so into it and so peeved at being cut off, that he bought the book and the next one, at the bookstore. He really liked it. I've only read the first two, but had no problems with it. AF is bad, but some turns of phrases in the book make you feel sorry for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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