Jayne J Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I can't hack R.L. Stine (not a universal statement, just a personal opinion.) Ds loved a Junior Illustrated Classics version of Frankenstein, and recently asked for the Happy Hollisters book after hearing me read a WWE1 selection for his sister which included dark attics and mysterious faces in windows. Any other well written books/series that have that spooky, gothic tone at a 3rd-5th grade level? Looking for decent quality--I am trying to avoid pulp, which the genre makes difficult...:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Try Bruce Coville We've read some of his other books, but I've heard good reviews of his My Teacher series. Maybe that series can be used to move into some of series. It is a hard reading level, because you want to encourage them to read enough so they get past it quickly so they can get to better and meatier books without spending so much time there that they loose the ability to enjoy better books. And try Twelve Impossible Things Before Breakfast by Jane Yolen too. Edited February 13, 2012 by Karen in CO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Joan Aiken) The Children of Green Knowe (Lucy Boston) The Aviary (Kathleen O'Dell) Maybe some of Neil Gaiman's books or the Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 The Last Apprentice books are quite good. Not classics, but well written. I enjoyed reading R. L. Stine books when I was around that age. They might not be literary masterpieces, but many of them are extraordinarily creative, which is just as valuable, in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) There were lots of ideas to check out in this past thread: Quality scary/ghost books for 7yo girl?. Enjoy your (gently!) spooky reading adventures! :) Warmest regards, Lori D. Edited February 13, 2012 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I picked this up really cheap at a book sale. The books it suggests too scary for my girls. ;) http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Mystery-Suspense-Supernatural-Ready-/dp/0876289081/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329173307&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBlessings Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have to say I have very fond memories of reading R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike books as a kid. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 I picked this up really cheap at a book sale. The books it suggests too scary for my girls. ;) http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Mystery-Suspense-Supernatural-Ready-/dp/0876289081/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329173307&sr=8-1 This looks great! Thanks. Thanks all for the suggestions--I'm making a list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have to say I have very fond memories of reading R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike books as a kid. :) :iagree:When I read "Christopher Pike" my mind instantly jumped to "Remember Me 3." Eeeeeeeek. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) I have to say I have very fond memories of reading R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike books as a kid. :) I'm making a list for assigned reading time--ds has 40 min a day of assigned reading time, meaning he must be reading something approved by me. It is not always tied directly to schoolwork. During his free time he is allowed to read whatever he likes as far as quality (I do veto mature themes etc.) I read my fair share of "twaddle" as a kid too.:D (Ok. As an adult too.) But frankly if he finds he prefers the non/less twaddly stuff, well, win-win right? ;) Edited February 13, 2012 by urpedonmommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBlessings Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm making a list for assigned reading time--ds has 40 min a day of assigned reading time, meaning he must be reading something approved by me. It is not always tied directly to schoolwork. During his free time he is allowed to read whatever he likes as far as quality (I do veto mature themes etc.) I read my fair share of "twaddle" as a kid too.:D (Ok. As an adult too.) But frankly if he finds he prefers the non/less twaddly stuff, well, win-win right? ;) :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Series of Unfortunate Events? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 How about Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde? Also there are a bunch of great Poe stories that fit the bill . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Stoker Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Here is the booklist for that source: Among the Dolls The Arm of the Starfish The CaSE OF THE Baker Stree Irregular Deadly Stranger The Doll in the Garden The Dollhouse Murders Eat youR ,Poison, Dear The Ghost Wore Gray The Headless Cupid The House on the Hill The Midnight Mystery Peppermints in the Parlor The Seance Something Upstairs All Around the Town The Callender Papers The Curse fo teh Blue Figurine Down a Dark Hall Dragons in the Waters The Egypt Game Ghost Behind Me Killing Mr Griffin The Man in the Woods Mystery at Bluff Pt Dunes The Snow Spider Teh Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull Sweet Whispers, Brohter Rush The Third Eye The Truth Trap The Westing Game the Young Unicorns And then there were none Appt w/DeaTH tHE Cat Who Talked to Ghosts The Hound of the Baskervilles I Know What you Did Last SUmmer Murder at the Vicarage Orchard of the Crescent Moon (FWIW, The Westing Game is an excellent book, but not scary. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wow! Thanks for typing all that out! I've put the book on my wish list but couldn't "look inside" and so I had no idea what it covered. I've never heard of most of those books so that is a great resource for more research. Thanks for all the titles everyone--I've got a great list for my next library run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks, 8, for typing that out! I was very curious, too. And I was only familiar with about half a dozen of those titles. Fun! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Did anyone mention John Bellairs? Or, while it's obviously a silly series, the Bunnicula books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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