Friday, July 13, 2012

Here is a recommended reading list for kids around 11:




Books
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
The Tales of Despereaux  by Kate DiCamillo
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
The B. F. G. by Roald Dahl
The Witches by Roald Dahl
Frindle  by Andrew Clements
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Regarding the Trees by Kate Klise
Hoot by Carl Hiassen
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konisburg
The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynn Reid Banks
Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements
No Talking by Andrew Clements
Peak by Roland Smith
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
My Side of the Mountain
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Series
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Hardy Boys
Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Eragon by Christopher Paulini


Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Hello, anyone participating in the Dream Big, Read! summer reading program at the library!
Please comment on any of the posts (by clicking on the number of comments shown below) about what books you're reading this summer!


Saturday, June 16, 2012

In New York, I'm hosting a book club for fourth graders.  They are reading Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene or The BFG by Roald Dahl.  Comment below what you think about these books.
Hello everyone!
This blog is a place for kids to discuss their favorite books!  Feel free to post a comment on any discussion about any book!  Let everyone know which books you liked, which you didn't, and what should be their next read!
Thanks,
Cate