tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post6496774159481482455..comments2023-03-25T05:57:39.171-07:00Comments on Grace For Gayle: Help Me!Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-19221135961863977402007-07-02T15:13:00.000-07:002007-07-02T15:13:00.000-07:00Donita Paul has some fantasy books that are quite ...Donita Paul has some fantasy books that are quite good and would be age appropriate.<BR/><BR/>This blogger actually has written her own fantasy books for youngsters - you might give her a looksee.<BR/><BR/>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/appleleaf/<BR/><BR/>I'm not entering the contest-- just wanted to give my $.02 worth.Amelia Antwilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584920083164732963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-8472889210234782332007-07-01T19:55:00.000-07:002007-07-01T19:55:00.000-07:00I have a son who hates reading in general, but dev...I have a son who hates reading in general, but devours the harry potter books - all 700+ pages of them. We are biting our nails waiting for the last one. We've all read them numerous times, and they are awesome. C.S. Lewis' Narnia series is also great.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734333711894311784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-49802169777340364412007-07-01T13:24:00.000-07:002007-07-01T13:24:00.000-07:00I second the suggestion of the Redwall series by J...I second the suggestion of the Redwall series by Jaques. We (yes, I pre-read them before my son) enjoyed them and good/evil are clearly defined....and good wins!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-22916951023527627072007-06-30T17:13:00.000-07:002007-06-30T17:13:00.000-07:00My boys love the "My Life As..." series. They hav...My boys love the "My Life As..." series. They have very strange names like "My Life as Dinosaur Dental Floss", or "My Life as a Big Foot Breath Mint". The main character is Wally McDoogle. A blundering pre-teen who never fails to learn a character lesson through his crazy antics. My oldest two (10 and 8) often laugh out loud when reading them. Granted, my oldest by can wiz through them, but he still enjoys them. <BR/><BR/>They are written by Bill Myers, the creator of <I>McGee & Me</I> from Focus on the Family. I just bought a lot of seven on e-bay. Our library also has a pretty fair selection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-58374059901590499242007-06-30T14:37:00.000-07:002007-06-30T14:37:00.000-07:00I'm going to go through my kids' books and then ge...I'm going to go through my kids' books and then get back to you. My middle daughter is an avid fantasy reader...unfortunately not my cup of tea. I do, however, read most of what my 12 year old daughter reads...boy, have we had some teachable moments arise from these books;)EEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025777317455781050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-53489100485348257442007-06-30T05:56:00.000-07:002007-06-30T05:56:00.000-07:00You've been crowned by my on my blog. ;)You've been crowned by my on my blog. ;)Cindy-Still His Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699695957294293616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-45634389990846998052007-06-29T22:56:00.000-07:002007-06-29T22:56:00.000-07:00I have a few ideas. I will post when I am able- I...I have a few ideas. I will post when I am able- I am off to bed right now, getting some sleep for a big day in the city tomorrow.Halfmoon Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050121358001735700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-68808229269112717732007-06-29T16:10:00.000-07:002007-06-29T16:10:00.000-07:00Have you tried the Redwall series by Brian Jacques...Have you tried the Redwall series by Brian Jacques?<BR/><BR/>ShariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-35430576593660616072007-06-29T08:07:00.000-07:002007-06-29T08:07:00.000-07:00I like to get ideas from some of the homeschool mi...I like to get ideas from some of the homeschool ministries catalogs like Vision Forum and Veritas Press - I was surprised to find quite a few of the titles at our library - you can also check out their websites - I agree the best books are the older ones and my suggestion is to get them and read the first few chapter with your child and let them get into the story and want to read more for themselves - whenever I am reading a book to my kids you will always find my 9yo daughter in her room at night reading ahead because she just can't wait to see what happens next! ( :<BR/><BR/> Another idea would be to promise a family movie night watching the movie of the book when they finish.<BR/><BR/>Some of the great classics can be purchased for next to nothing in nice new covers from CBD - they call them mass media or thrift publications - published very cheaply so they can be sold very cheaply. I just bought a hardcover of the book 'Heidi' for $2.99 - it is actually a very nice looking book with a great picture on the cover (BTW - if you have never read Heidi - read it - read it now!!) ( :<BR/><BR/>One last idea is finding audio version for them to listen to at night - I know this does not replace reading - but builds other skills - and is a great way to get the classics in when they won't read them based on an old cover. Libraries usually have a great selection of these - we have listened to 'Where the Red Fern Grows', 'Stuart Little', 'Little House in the Big Woods', 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', Dicken's original 'A Christmas Carol' (excellent - btw!) and oh so many others in this way!<BR/> <BR/>Hope these ideas help-<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-74056723121038598502007-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:002007-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:00My kids are younger than yours so I don't have muc...My kids are younger than yours so I don't have much advice to give you. But I will be keeping my eye on this post for future reference. :-)Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127648246566585400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-29750132115560655122007-06-29T05:40:00.000-07:002007-06-29T05:40:00.000-07:00Ok, I am not going to link myself for 2 reasons:1....Ok, I am not going to link myself for 2 reasons:<BR/>1. I am stumped (and in the same boat with you, so I can't wait to read your list!!)<BR/>2. I already have a Butterfly Garden, but for those of you who don't...this is an AWESOME prize!<BR/>The only thing that I can think of for girls is the Elsie Dinsmore series. They are old books that have been updated, and they are chock (chalk?) full of scripture.Gayle @ thewestiecrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880203037645597015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559345894667319825.post-26400371232980282862007-06-29T05:18:00.000-07:002007-06-29T05:18:00.000-07:00There is a series by Gilbert Morris called The Sev...There is a series by Gilbert Morris called The Seven Sleepers... fantasy by a Christian author. Has he read the Narnia series? Tolkein? Despite the risk of being branded a sinner bound for the depths of hell, I'll confess that my oldest daughter has read the Harry Potter books and loved them. Scott read them, too, (I only read one) and they were able to talk through stuff. If your daughter needs a break from Nancy, let me know... my girls are HUGE readers and I've been able to find some things they've loved recently.Cindy-Still His Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699695957294293616noreply@blogger.com