I am trying to encourage them to read more. Any suggestions appreciated , old or new.They have read all the Harry Potter books just in case anybody suggests those. Thanks in advance.
2006-08-25 05:33:17 · 24 answers · asked by TB 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Try the authors Terry Pratchett, Tom Holt, Robert Rankin, Robert Asprin and Craig Shaw Gardner, for fantasy type fiction.
Try G A Henty, Bernard Cornwall, Georgette Heyer, Jean Plaidy, Ellis Peters and Alys Clare.for historical fiction
Enid Blyton, Capt. W E Johns, R L Stevenson, Capt Marryat, Sir Walter Scott and Alexander Dumas (pere) wrote adventure stories I loved at that age.
What the Romans/Tudors/Stuarts/Victorians etc Did for Us series - Adam Hart-Davis are interesting history books.
You could add the Sellars and Yeatman "1066 and all that" series which are still very funny.
Regards,
Tin
2006-08-25 05:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Tin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of these have already been stated by my colleagues:
Lord of the Rings
The Chronicles of Narnia (probably better than LOTR for ease-of-reading)
The Hobbit
Some sci-fi books (I reccommend Robert Heinleins' Have Space Suit, Will Travel, Tunnel In The Sky, Space Cadet, Rocketship Galileo, Between Planets)
The Bible (always good)
Anything by Jules Verne, HG Wells.
2006-08-25 12:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ben G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Abhorsen Trilogy (Sabriel, Lireal, Abhorsen
A Series Of Unfortunate Events
His Dark Materials Trilogy (Northern Lights,The Amber Spyglass The Subtle Knife)
2006-08-25 12:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lord of the Rings is very descriptive and slow so I wouldn't suggest that until at least high school age.
Chronicles of Narnia is great for that age. Hardy Boys is good.
Take them to the local library and let them pick out what catches their eye.
2006-08-25 12:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Kill A Mocking Bird, Bridge to Terrabithia, Roll Of Thunder Hear My Cry, Eargon...
How about taking them to the book store and let them choose!!! That way they will not feel forced into reading!
2006-08-25 12:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. Two ageless stories for boys. Also the Red Badge of Courage is a good book.
2006-08-25 12:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by couchP56 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
!0 and 11 year old males may I suggest Edgar Rice Burroughs ( he wrote the Tarzan Books but also so much more) I recomend the Mars series, Kidnaped Princess's, Giant Green monsters, swordfights etc.
2006-08-25 13:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by ♣ My Brainhurts ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Shannara series by Terry Brooks is good. I started reading them when I was that age. It may help out if you ask your children what they like to read. One thing my mother used to do for me was to take me to the library or bookstore everytime I finished a book so that I was able to pick out something I would enjoy.
2006-08-25 12:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by caymana1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter would have been my answer but i think they might just enjoy those Alex Rider/Storm-Breaker books. And good luck getting them reading!
2006-08-25 12:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by A.Prinz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that age 2 books that captured my attention and got me to become an avid reader were"My Side of the Mountain" and "Gentle Ben" get two and take turns reading and listening.
2006-08-25 12:37:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋