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In series books that are good but easier to read, has she tried the Secrets of Droon series? I agree that the Choose your Own Adventure books might be a hit as well. Finally, instead of focusing just on books, take her to the library to look at some of the kids' magazines. Discovery has a good looking magazine, and Cricket has a whole set of magazines geared to different ages and stages. Ranger Rick is great if she likes nonfiction. In any event, have her browse through a bunch and once she finds one she likes, subscribe. My kids get Ranger Rick and National Geographic Kids and can't WAIT for then to arrive each month. My 7-year old loves Spider (one from the Cricket group) ... Highlights has some good ones ... I hope these ideas help. How old is your daughter, anyway? --Beth Kevles http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner. NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would like me to reply. |
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oups.com... Sue wrote: My friend didn't want her 2nd grader reading Sounder because the dog was killed. Her daughter's temperment was such that she would be really upset over that. But, she *could* read it. It's interesting. As a child I had poor tolerance for sad books, (and sheepishly admit I still do). So I completely understand this kind of 'protection' and I did keep upsetting books from my kids when they were little. But by about 8 or 10 or so, I stopped. Oh, goodness, I'm still this way. I will shamelessly admit to never having read such classics as _Sounder_, _Old Yeller_, _The Yearling_, _Where the Red Fern Grows_, or _Ring of Bright Water_ for precisely this reason. I have zero emotional tolerance for sad stories about animals, to such an extent that I actually never even got through _Lassie Come Home_ because, even though it has a happy ending, I found the middle entirely too sad to read! Funnily enough, I was at a meeting in a fifth grade classroom at my kids' school last month and noticed that they were obviously reading _Old Yeller_. I commented that I thought it was tantamount to child abuse to *make* 10yo's read that story and I stand by that assessment. Any kid who *doesn't* want to read an emotionally heart-wrenching story like that shouldn't have to! Whether it would bother my kids or not, I can't say, of course. I am, however, dealing with the dilemma of finding appropriately challenging reading material for my 7yo, who has advanced by leaps and bounds this year and is probably reading at close to a 5th grade level, but who isn't necessarily mature enough to want to read stories written for kids 10 or 11 years old. Any suggestions would be welcome. (He has read or is reading--either by himself or with his dad--all of the Captain Underpants books, most of the Little House series, a fair portion of the Oz books, _A Wrinkle in Time_, and _Because of Winn-Dixie_. He's liked all of those. He's started the first Harry Potter book, but it didn't seem to grab his interest, so we set it aside for the time being.) -- Be well, Barbara Mom to Mr. Congeniality (7), the Diva (5) and the Race Car Fanatic (3) I have PMS and ESP...I'm the bitch who knows everything! (T-shirt slogan) |
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Circe wrote in message: Oh, goodness, I'm still this way. I will shamelessly admit to never having read such classics as _Sounder_, _Old Yeller_, _The Yearling_, _Where the Red Fern Grows_, or _Ring of Bright Water_ for precisely this reason. I have zero emotional tolerance for sad stories about animals, to such an extent that I actually never even got through _Lassie Come Home_ because, even though it has a happy ending, I found the middle entirely too sad to read! I read 'Charlotte's Web' last summer to my (then) 4 y.o., and put off reading the chapter titled 'The Last Day' for days. She finally grew exasperated with me, and we plowed onward. Oy. After going through all the can-do post-war optimism of 'Stuart Little,' I thought this wouldn't be as bad as I remembered it. No, it was worse. Weepiness for days, on both her part and mine. I think it will be a decade before either of us touch 'The Trumpet of the Swan.' Caledonia |
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Bruce Bridgman and Jeanne Yang wrote: She wants to read books on the level of Harry Potter but they are way above her level right now. If she likes the fantasy-themed books, a simpler series she might enjoy is Dragon Slayers' Academy. There is also a pair of books that my boys enjoyed that are between the DSA level and HP level: The Wizard in the Woods and The Wizard in Wonderland by Jean Ure. (And I just discovered while checking those titles that there's actually a third book in that series that our library doesn't have: The Wizard and the Witch.) Anyhow, hope those help a bit for books she may be able to read on her own, in addition to listening to the harder books on tape. Btw, if you can access the books on tape version of "I Was a Sixth Grade Alien" by Bruce Coville, it's one of my kids' favorites. --Robyn |
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Circe wrote:
Whether it would bother my kids or not, I can't say, of course. I am, however, dealing with the dilemma of finding appropriately challenging reading material for my 7yo, who has advanced by leaps and bounds this year and is probably reading at close to a 5th grade level, but who isn't necessarily mature enough to want to read stories written for kids 10 or 11 years old. Any suggestions would be welcome. (He has read or is reading--either by himself or with his dad--all of the Captain Underpants books, most of the Little House series, a fair portion of the Oz books, _A Wrinkle in Time_, and _Because of Winn-Dixie_. He's liked all of those. He's started the first Harry Potter book, but it didn't seem to grab his interest, so we set it aside for the time being.) Lloyd Alexander: The Prydain Chronicles (5 books, I think) Susan Cooper: The Dark is Rising series (5 books) Elizabeth Spea The Bronze Bow or The Witch of Blackbird Pond Best wishes, Ericka |
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In article 5_%3e.3199$ZV5.2478@fed1read05, Circe wrote:
Whether it would bother my kids or not, I can't say, of course. I am, however, dealing with the dilemma of finding appropriately challenging reading material for my 7yo, who has advanced by leaps and bounds this year and is probably reading at close to a 5th grade level, but who isn't necessarily mature enough to want to read stories written for kids 10 or 11 years old. Any suggestions would be welcome. (He has read or is reading--either by himself or with his dad--all of the Captain Underpants books, most of the Little House series, a fair portion of the Oz books, _A Wrinkle in Time_, and _Because of Winn-Dixie_. He's liked all of those. He's started the first Harry Potter book, but it didn't seem to grab his interest, so we set it aside for the time being.) How about Beverley Cleary's Ramona books and the Mouse and the Motorcycle books. Those are written at around 5th grade level, I believe, but the stories appeal to a younger audience as well. There are a *lot* of books in the Ramona series and "spin-offs" about some of the other characters. I'd also recommend Judy Blume's "Fudge" series, starting with "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". Roald Dahl is a lot of fun too. Beside Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I'd suggest The BFG and Matilda. Witches is pretty creepy, but also good. There are sequels to A Wrinkle in Time too. HTH, --Robyn |
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Circe wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Sue wrote: My friend didn't want her 2nd grader reading Sounder because the dog was killed. Her daughter's temperment was such that she would be really upset over that. But, she *could* read it. It's interesting. As a child I had poor tolerance for sad books, (and sheepishly admit I still do). So I completely understand this kind of 'protection' and I did keep upsetting books from my kids when they were little. But by about 8 or 10 or so, I stopped. Oh, goodness, I'm still this way. I will shamelessly admit to never having read such classics as _Sounder_, _Old Yeller_, _The Yearling_, _Where the Red Fern Grows_, or _Ring of Bright Water_ for precisely this reason. I have zero emotional tolerance for sad stories about animals, to such an extent that I actually never even got through _Lassie Come Home_ because, even though it has a happy ending, I found the middle entirely too sad to read! Whooo boy, I'd definitely NOT recommend _Bridge to Terebithia_ for you! Very good, but very said book. :-) Cathy |
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