woolybear Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi. I have a boy who is very drawn to any fighting stories--Civil War, knights, Star Wars, etc. All of which is okay and we do read these together, however, he is very influenced by what we have read. He can tend to be too rough as it is, so I don't want to feed this too much right now. I am looking for some tame but fun or exciting books. Some we have read in the past which fit this are : All of A Kind Family books Little House books The Borrowers Half Magic, etc. by Edward Eager It seems books that were written some time ago or even just set 100 years or more ago (well, that depends, I guess) often fit the bill. I am looking for more along those lines.So, any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book Crazy Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Five Children and It by E. Nesbit The Railway Children by E. Nesbit Larklight by Phillip Reeve Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransom 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith Bed Knob and Broomstick by Mary Norton E. Nesbit wrote quite a few books. Five Children and It, is the first in a 3 book series. It's followed by The Phoenix and the Carpet, then, The Enchanted Castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Stuart Little Arthur Ransome books (Swallows and Amazons). These books are full of adventure without any 'combat'. E Nesbit books Set at the turn of the 19th / 20th century, and also full of page-turning fun. Spiderwick Chronicles These are some books our son has enjoyed; he loves the books you have already mentioned so I hope these are compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My son (who sounds very similar to yours) has read "The Chronicles of Narnia" on his own and really enjoyed it! Also... The Edge Chronicles The Spiderwick Chronicles Star Wars chapter books I can't think of anymore but I'm sure there are lots more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Some "hits" here: The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman. The 21 Balloons by W. P. du Bois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 A Single Shard The Kite Fighters (both by Linda Sue Park) The Door in the Wall Marguerite De'Angeli The Golden Goblet The Bronze Bow Adam of the Road My Side of the Mountain The Hobbit The Nick of Time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 A way that I find books for my boys is to go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble's site and find a book that they really liked. Usually on that page, they will recommend books that readers enjoyed if they liked that particular book. Then I will read the reviews on that book and see if it would be something they would like. I keep a running list of books just from doing that so they will always have something to choose from. Try these books: Tucket's Travels Barnburner Private Captain The Great Turkey Walk The Boy in the Alamo Skeetetr Way Back in the Ozarks(Books 1 and 2)...awesome books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reya Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 The Book of Three and others by Lloyd Alexander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My ds7 is the same way! I second the other people who suggested Edith Nesbit! Her books are great! He just finished Wet Magic by her and loved it! It is set in Merland...you know...'Mer'people! It has some battles in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langhaven Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 The Freddy the Pig Series Books by R. A. Ballantyne Lad, A Dog (and sequels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 This is great! Thank you all so much. I'm going to print this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizyPenguin Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 My #1 boy book is Pinocchio (unabridged) by Carlo Collodi and illustrated by Roberto Innocenti. Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I read this aloud to my 10yo last year and we laughed quite a bit and enjoyed discussions about how this book closely related to a Biblical story. Don't run if you aren't a Christian. You will still enjoy it. It is absolutely wonderful and everyone with a young boy should read it to them, IMO. Of course you can read any unabridged copy, but the illustrations in the specific copy that I mentioned above are excellent!! We watched the movie (not the Disney one) after reading the book and it really matched the book and even the illustrations. Do put this one on your list!! Also visit KidsReads.com and our very own Angela's Walls of Books blog for more great suggestions. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Great suggestions. I just have to add: The Hardy Boys series G.A. Henty books These are comics, but are action-packed and teach about Ancient History at the same time: Asterix and Obelix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Wow! Thanks again all. Off to do more printing.....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 My #1 boy book is Pinocchio (unabridged) by Carlo Collodi and illustrated by Roberto Innocenti. Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I read this aloud to my 10yo last year and we laughed quite a bit and enjoyed discussions about how this book closely related to a Biblical story. Don't run if you aren't a Christian. You will still enjoy it. It is absolutely wonderful and everyone with a young boy should read it to them, IMO. Of course you can read any unabridged copy, but the illustrations in the specific copy that I mentioned above are excellent!! We watched the movie (not the Disney one) after reading the book and it really matched the book and even the illustrations. Do put this one on your list!! Also visit KidsReads.com and our very own Angela's Walls of Books blog for more great suggestions. HTH! Don't discount this book for girls! We love Pinocchio in this all-girl household. In fact, we read more boy-type books on the whole. More exciting, you know. ~Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The Great Brain (that's the first one. There are about 6 in the series.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Also... Hatchett by Gary Paulson (not positive on the author) Boxcar Children series anything about the adventures of Tom Sawyer and/or Huckleberry Finn HTH! I know this thread is a list I'll be copying for my ds7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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