serendipitous journey Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I just came across these (well, The Black Cauldron specifically) on the thread RE literature for advanced 2nd and 3rd graders ... does anyone have ideas for suggested ages/maturity for these? I had thought to start my 7yo 2nd-grader with the first one this fall or spring. He's sensitive, used to hearing classic literature, and on the advanced end for his age comprehension-wise (though he isn't shockingly advanced :) -- he doesn't really read on his own much yet). But I came across a suggestion in "Books That Build Character" that the author's book The Truthful Harp is rec'd over the Prydain books for "younger readers", so am not sure. "Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children" suggests it for after Chronicles of Narnia but before Tolkien, so that could be my best guide barring input from the Hive ... thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 That is when dd read them. She enjoyed them. I think I read some of the first one a gave up. Someone told me they were fine and it dawned on me that I can't read everything first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I stumbled upon the books when I was between 7th and 8th grade and it was the perfect time to read and enjoy them on my own. They are fine but there are some things that happen in the books like battles, illness and such that a younger child may not understand.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I read the series in elementary school (between 3rd and 5th grades) and found them to be engaging. They do deal with serious topics (good vs evil) at a slightly more advanced level than Narnia (which I had read first). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's a wonderful series, with great language and a lot of richness to it. It does have some darker elements - The Black Cauldron, for example, is about a cauldron that re-animates corpses to do the owner's bidding. The last book in the series, The High King, has many deaths of beloved characters. "After Narnia, before Tolkien" sounds about right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I watched the film strip versions in school in 2nd grade and loved them. I actually insisted on being an "enchantress" for Halloween after seeing them, despite no one having any idea what that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We read them as a family read aloud. My two youngest were 7 and 9 at the time and the books didn't really resonate with them. They listened to me read them with interest but it there wasn't a 'I can't wait to find out what happens next' kind of interest. My oldest, who was 11 at the time, enjoyed them more than the youngers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipitous journey Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 -- thank you for the help, everyone! I think we'll hold off until 3rd or 4th, then, btw. the dark elements & the greater enjoyment of the olders. :) These are rec'd by several sources I respect, and I'm glad I asked about the best ages, since I want Button to really enjoy them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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