Mommy22alyns Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What books would you recommend? Any that you would steer clear of? http://www.elkin.k12.nc.us/ees/ARLevel5Level.htm Is there anything in these books that you wouldn't want your 8 yo to read about? Freaky Friday Katie John The House Without a Christmas Tree Addie Across the Prairie Turn Homeward, Hannalee A Wrinkle in Time The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe My Side of the Mountain (I have read this, but it's been ages!) We already have quite a few Jean Fritz books. Is there anything else you'd recommend for someone studying American History? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy G Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I like this list. If you think they are ready, my children all enjoyed Tom Sawyer in 3rd grade and that would go along with American History. I don't know the AR of it, but it provoked some great discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunriseiz Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 From the list, I'd add Black Stallion Returns Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Justin Morgan Had a Horse My Side of the Mountain DD has read and enjoyed all of these. As far as American History, there is a mystery by Carol Marsh about the Constitution, George vs George, The greatest American speeches, and Seaman's journal : on the trail with Lewis and Clark are some of the one's DD has read recently. Some are below her reading level, but information is good and she really enjoyed them. Can't wait to hear what others have to add! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenKase Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The list looks great. FWIW, the most important thing I look for (and try to avoid) in dd7's reading material is inappropriate content. I pre-read as much as I can before letting her loose. I don't always catch everything, but dd knows to come to me if there's anything in her reading material that she knows she should not be reading. I've had to learn to let go of reading levels. She will not shy away from seemingly challenging reading material (think Narnia, Little Women, adult non-fiction), but at this point I'm mostly focused on preserving the love of reading. Currently she's been engrossed in our read aloud of Pride and Prejudice, which dd11 and I are reading together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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