Wendy In KS Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I am trying to put together a list of novels for my 8yo dd for the coming school year. She is a strong reader, but has no drive to read. She has an older sister who gobbles up books like crazy, and I think that has influenced her view of reading. She is a major tom-boy, but loves fairy tales. Some of the books she read last year (and enjoyed!) were Ella Enchanted, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Tale of Desperaux, Bridge to Terebithia, Matilda Any suggestions for favorite *classic* novels for this age??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 These are the first ones I could think of: Mouse and the Motorcycle Fantastic Mr. Fox Little House on the Prairie The Rats of NIMH The Great Brain (very tomboyish) Babe the Gallant Pig Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Swallows and Amazons. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I agree with Swallows and Amazons, which is the first book in a whole series. Also, try the Edward Eager "Magic" books, or anything by E. Nesbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSDCY Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Caddy Woodlawn. It's about the author's grandmother who was a tom boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The Sophie books by Dick King-Smith. I think the first is Sophie's Snail, but I'm sure you can find the order on line. Sophie wants to be a 'Lady Farmer' and has a feud with a princessy girl called Dawn. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy In KS Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 We've tried some Dick King-Smith books before, but its been awhile, maybe I can her to try again. I've never heard of Swallows and Amazons. That looks very promising! Keep any other suggestions coming! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 What about: Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass Pinocchio Baby Island The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Chronicles of Narnia - all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogster Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 My 7 (now 8) yr old boy swore he would never be a reader like his older sister (too boring!). He was very capable, just not motivated. I thought he would never be one of those kids to just curl up and enjoy a book. Then we found the Warriors series. His sister had been reading them and he had heard her talking SO MUCH about how wonderful they were -- his curiosity got the better of him and he started reading one aloud to me at school. It didn't take long and he was hooked. Fast forward many months and he is now a self-proclaimed reader! He reads everywhere. There are so many books in this series that they will keep her busy for awhile. The vocabulary is very rich and the characters are facinating. Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/Warriors-1-Into-Wild/dp/0060525509/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216845158&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmnwife Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 My dd who likes fairy tales liked the Chronicles of Prydain series. Christian Guide to Fantasy has reviews of books for kids. They have a good list to look thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 As a tomboy myself, I loved the Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. You can get them on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 As a tom boy myself, I loved the Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. You can get them on Amazon. There's also The Secret Seven by the same author. They are all a bit easier (shorter) than Swallows and Amazons. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hank the Cowdog! These are irresistible! All 50 of them (give or take). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 My Side of the Mountain A Little Princess The Secret Garden anything by Roald Dahl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I second the Warriors series by Erin Hunter - and there are enough of them to keep her going for a while. Also, a new series my dd is getting into is the The Sister's Grimm by Michael Buckley. Its about 2 sisters who live in a community of fairy-tale characters and solve mysteries. Dd said she thought it would be too cheesy, but turns out she likes them quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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