She's a compulsive lover of books, already reading at a 10th grade level, far ahead of her 4th grade peers. Read all of the Harry Potter books when she was only 7. I'd love to find a novel that features a strong female lead who solves problems with math skills. Does a such a book or series exist?
2006-12-13 06:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by ArmsAndMan 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
It would really depend on the type of book she is interested in. I would say that if she has read and enjoyed the Harry Potter Series, then she would also enjoy Eragon & the rest of the series. Eragon doesn't have a strong female lead. The main character is a young boy name Eragon who is graced with a dragon egg that hatches, and he names the dragon Saphira.
As far as a book with a strong female lead. I am not quite sure what new books are out there (at least that is appropriate for a young girl). She might enjoy Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events or the Chronicles of Narnia. I would suggest looking up the Young Adult section on walmart.com or Barnesandnoble.com and then browse through the selections and read the summaries that the sites provide.
2006-12-13 10:04:41 · answer #1 · answered by ladyserenity2002 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Okay. She will love Eragon, I'm sure. It's one of my favorite books, and I'm resisting snapping at those on here who are saying it's junk. My dad, 42 years old, is reading my copy now, and he loves it. He's read Lord of the Rings and Anne McCaffrey and many other excellent novels, and he's definitely not considering it a cheap knockoff.
But I'm going to calm down. No, it doesn't have a strong female lead, but the other suggestions on here are good. I wouldn't have her read Lord of the Rings, yet, though. I read that when I was about ten, and I was on the same reading level as she is... It bored me half to death. But it never hurts to try. If she starts a book and doesn't like it, you haven't lost anything. Eragon, though, I definitely recommend.
The Artemis Fowl series is good with the math skills, but the lead is a male. The latest book out, the Lost Colony, I found to be excellent. I'm actually rereading some of Tamora Pierce's books now, which I saw somebody recommend. Of her quartets, my favorite is Protector of the Small, which is the one I'm rereading.
I'm 16 and a junior in high school, if that helps you get an orientation on the tastes going on in this post.
Sorry this is all random, I'm trying to write an essay on Macbeth.
2006-12-13 12:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by xyirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She would probably like Eragon. Personally, I found it to be a weak immitation of Lord of Rings and Harry Potter, but if I was 10 I'd probably think it was awesome. You might try some of Tamora Pierce's books. They're set in medieval/fantasy type worlds and have strong female leads. I read a bunch of them when I was 10-12. Also try the Lemony Snickett series. One of the main characters, Violet, uses a lot of math and logic to solve problems. Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" series isn't too bad--the movie made it all fluffy and stupid but the books are pretty good. Oh--and I think it's great that your daughter has a parent who encourages reading!
2006-12-13 06:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by ivybear98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmm. _Eragon_ is junk. Why don't you have her read something that's won some children's book awards or such (these at least deal with some interesting social issues).
If you ever decide to write your own book series about a scientifically oriented girl, you could make a ton of money. And you'd have my business. Because I don't know that any such character exists except perhaps the cartoon character Kim Possible.
Here's a search engine of award-winning children's books (no results were returned on a search with a "math" keyword and a female character): http://www.dawcl.com/search.asp .
2006-12-13 06:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all likelihood. However, if she's really reading at a 10th grade level, and you want to challenge her, have her read LOTR (lord of the rings) She should read "The Hobbit" too, then LOTR. Also, the series of unfourtonate events would be good, for that female lead with math skills thing.
2006-12-13 09:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by AvA fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter series starvation video games Trilogy Divergent Trilogy Twilight series (Romance series, if you're daughter enjoys romance novels, then this one's reliable) Percy Jackson series (may be somewhat youthful for her, yet I study it at the same time as i became 13-14) Mortal gadgets series Maze Runner Trilogy Kane Chronicles Chronicles of Narnia His darkish components (AKA Golden Compass series) those are all reliable if she's into myth/ journey stuff. If she's happy with reading heavier stuff, have her attempt 13 motives why. fairly reliable e book, yet darkish and a touch troubling. also, there are the classics. i have continuously loved Little women. there is Anne of eco-friendly Gables, another fairly large classics accessible... best desires!
2016-10-18 05:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she would love Eragon. It was very enjoyable. There is a shortage of entertaining books with a strong female lead. Very sad.
2006-12-13 06:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by nikole s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MY 13 year old and I have both read and enjoyed the book. I think it was very well written and entertaining, but it did tend to drag at times. A good reader can get through that though. I hope she enjoys it!!!
2006-12-13 06:21:51 · answer #8 · answered by baldisbeautiful 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋