momto2Cs Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I was browsing on Amazon and saw a whole list of Classic Starts books, including Robin Hood, Treasure Island, and more. Anyone read any of these? Are they worthwhile? I am thinking they might make a good intro to these classics for my ds7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pata Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I don't know much about these, other than I believe that they are abridged versions. Don't know if that helps, just trying to give you another bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super grover Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 My DS 7 -- to be in "second grade" but is between 3rd and 4th grade reading levels LOVED them! We do read them together because there are new words (vocab time!) and some of the concepts (time period) are a little new. We have read King Arthur and Robin Hood and I have read Notre Dame and Tom Sawyer :). They are well written, true to the basic story and simplifys the language without using simple language (does that make sense). Also, In ture classic ideals it gives the kid the idea that Classic Books are not scary and hard -- the are grand adventures! The only thing so far that I did not appreciate is in Robin Hood, Maid Marian is an equal partner to Robin Hood and plays a big part than I have ever heard of, but it is written by a woman AND they are so many verisions of the story --- who cares. DS7 did not pick up on any of the above complaint so it must be me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Started reading this thread b/c I have 2 going into 1st grade & the title intrigued me. however do not have a clue what "bump" means so do not understand all the responses. Anyone? Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 "bump" means that you want to give the post a boost in the line-up. If someone has recently posted, the thread moves up to the top so more people see it. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Do I feel silly. Sorry, still new to posting. Tx, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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