mazakaal Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 They used to love Famous Five books, then they went through the Hardy Boys phase, now they're kind of past that. They've read all the Alex Rider books and all the Narnia series several times. We're very conservative in our book choices so no dragon fanasty books please. Any other suggestions? Thanks. Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Have they read the Little Britches series by Ralph Moody???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 I just checked them on Amazon. They look good. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 How about all the dog books--i.e. Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, Big Red, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 They are wonderful books and he rereads them every summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have another idea: How about reading through the Newbery and honor books list as their interests dictate (and of course, as you approve)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Our kids really enjoyed Sherlock Holmes and Chesterton's Father Brown series. The two detectives make for a delightful comparison and contrast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 They've already read Old Yeller and the 10yo is reading Henry Reed right now. We've read quite a few Newbery books, but I'm going to try to google to find a list of all of them. And I'll check out the other books mentioned. Thanks for all the great suggestions. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 How about the Landmark books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Tom Sawyer Half Magic Number the Stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thanks, everyone, for the great ideas. I'm off to Amazon now. :001_smile: Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Are you OK with Roald Dahl? (Of Willy Wonka fame). My kids all loved The BFG, Witches, and Matilda, especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book Crazy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Redwall Series by Brian Jacques Larklight by Philip Reeve Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve Magyk by Angie Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Have they read the My Side of the Mountain or Hatchet series? Those are great outdoorsy books. When I was that age I loved The Light in the Forest. I can't remember much about it now, but my oldest ds loved it at the same age. Where the Red Fern Grows and Summer of the Monkeys are two great books by Wilson Rawls. Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt is another both oldest ds and I enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magistramom Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Anything from the Sonlight book lists, especially their early America (3) list. Little Britches by Ralph Moody Lonesome Gods by L'Amour The Walking Drum by L'Amour Beowulf by Nye Anything by Geraldine McCaughrean (start with her Greek Heros books) Abridged versions of: Les Mis Arabian Nights Marco Polo Knights of the Roundtable other WTM or GREAT BOOK listings Alexander the Great by Michael Palin (he walks the trail - photos, talks of the experience) Octavius Nothing (can't remember the author) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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