Bombadil wrote:
I need good books for 7, 8, 9 year olds that read fairly well. Suggestions for older ages are good too. Other than not having romance in them, qualities desired might be morals and values, teaching good lessons, character, etc. Also, good quality, there's just no point in reading poorly written books.
On Jack London I have White Fang, plan on getting Call of the Wild. They seem appropriate, IIRC. Never read The Sea Wolf. Saw the TV movie with Charles Bronson and Christopher Reeve, thought it was good. Would like to read the book. Appropriate for kids?
What about Moby Dick? Never read it either, maybe I should.
The Phantom Tollbooth came in, our 8-9 year old read almost half of it in a day, so I clearly need more and or larger books.
I have the Chronicles of Narnia, not sure what ages are appropriate for each. Or if any other Lewis is good for per-teens.
Any Chesterton?
Jonathon Swift?
George MacDonald? I had gotten one from the library but a tantrum ensued and it was returned unread. Will try again.
Captain Horatio Hornblower?
The oldest is a girl, our son is 7 and not as advanced, but there's no harm in being prepared. She likes Nancy Drew.
I would like to have a hundred or more quality kid's books, we have little ones too, so they'll get used.
Also, is there such a thing as a children's dictionary?
I'd pass on the SEA WOLF, MOBY DICK.
Narnia appropriate for all ages.
Chesterton, maybe THE COLOURED LANDS, but I dunno.
I think the current Gulliver is bound to be expurgated, so should be fine.
MacDonald, AT THE BACK OF THE NORTH WIND, the Curdie books.
I am a fighting sail fanatic, but the Hornblowers are not what you are looking for, for that age.
I started on SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON at maybe 8.
Also, I made some suggestions in the book forum, on illustrated children's books.
A hundred books is a fair start.