Heather in VA Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 So how important is this book? Right now my oldest is working through Omnibus IV which has a hefty reading schedule and she's doing Classical Writing Plutarch which also has recommended reading. Often the CW reading list will contain books that are also sometime during the years of Omnibus so I just look at our schedule and decide when it we'll do it so not to overload her. (the CW reading list isn't integral to the writing lessons). Up until now, when CW has had a book that isn't in Omnibus, the timing has been such that it hasn't been that big of a deal to add the CW book. But right now she's a bit busy and Silas Marner is next in CW. It doesn't appear to be in the Omnibus series. Is this important enough to pile more work on her? I know she can handle it, but I want to make sure it's worth adding extra to her plate. Thoughts? Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 There are so many great books out there that there is no way to read them all. If she needs a break, then this is probably one you can skip. On the other hand, I really enjoyed Silas Marner. I have great memories of reading this in high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 We skipped it, neither kid liked it and asked for a replacement (but I don't remember what we chose...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinTea Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I loved Silas Marner. So many wonderful lessons, so beautifully written. My 16 yo daughter will read it this coming year. I want her to see how this man persevered over great odds, how he loved this little girl he took in, and how she loved him back, never forsaking him or giving him up for a 'better' life. And also how our early choices affect us throughout our lives. Truly inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K in MI Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 A different take: I read it aloud to 15yo ds; we didn't "study" it, but read it purely for our enjoyment. (And yes, though it wasn't his favorite, ds did like it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 How about using the Focus on the Family audio book? My boys really enjoyed it and it's a book that I think truly has value - perhaps more in the personal development area rather than a broad worldview area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I read this aloud to my kids. It's not what I would consider a *must read*, but was certainly enjoyable with a great theme. It would be really nice to sandwich between some of the modern novels of ugliness. :D If she's pressed, maybe you could keep it as a possibility for summer reading, Easter break, etc. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I loved Silas Marner. So many wonderful lessons, so beautifully written. My 16 yo daughter will read it this coming year. I want her to see how this man persevered over great odds, how he loved this little girl he took in, and how she loved him back, never forsaking him or giving him up for a 'better' life. And also how our early choices affect us throughout our lives. Truly inspiring. :iagree: My 16yo will also read it within the next year or so. I absolutely LOVED this book when I read it in high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I loved Silas Marner. So many wonderful lessons, so beautifully written. My 16 yo daughter will read it this coming year. I want her to see how this man persevered over great odds, how he loved this little girl he took in, and how she loved him back, never forsaking him or giving him up for a 'better' life. And also how our early choices affect us throughout our lives. Truly inspiring. One of my favorites when I was in high school, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks. I think we'll try to fit it in at the end of the year if we can, and if not.. well maybe next year. I can't really expect it over spring break since she's going to Haiti on a medical mission project. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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