What is the best childrens' (fiction) novels?

Question

I love to read books by Lemony Snicket, Charmian Hussey, and C.S Lewis. Any idea what other books write the same like them?
Oh. And how do I get the money? No car wash, no lemonade stand, no bake sale. No extra chores. My parents doesn't have enough money for that. HAHA.

Answer 1

Artemis Fowl book series by Eoin Colfer is about teen age criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl who even plots to steal the gold from the fairies.

Also try the Famous Five book series,R-mysterty series beginning with Rockingdown mystery,Malory Tower series,Secret Island by Enid Blyton.Its about kids have adventures and solve mysteries.

Diana wynne jones writes some books based on a character called Chrestomanci.He is a nine-life enchanter.Read the books in the correct order.The best of the lot is magicians of caprona.

Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the Mars novels and the Tarzan novels.There are 11 novels in the Mars series beginning with 'A princess of mars'.Captain John Carter of the Confederate Army is whisked to Mars and discovers a dying world of dry ocean beds where giant four-armed barbarians rule, of crumbling cities home to an advanced but decaying civilization, a world of strange beasts and savage combat, a world where love, honor and loyalty become the stuff of adventure. The later books are about his son Carthoris,daughter Tara etc.John carter is a recurring character in all these books as martians live for 1000 years.

The best among the Tarzan novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs is 'Son of Tarzen.' Jack,the son of Tarzan shared his father's love for apes.He was only trying to help an ape escape to Africa from his cruel trainer.However he got involved in a murder and couldn't return home.He chose to live in the jungle with the apes.Its a fascinating book.The social system among the intelligent giant apes,Korak's relationship with Miriam are all interesting stuff.Its a great coming of age book.

Pirates of Venus introduces Carson Napier (a somewhat more cautious hero than John Carter), who builds himself a rocketship and blasts off for Mars. (How did he get to Venus? You'll just have to read the book.) Beneath the cloud cover of Venus Carson discovers a world of sky-high trees, warring kingdoms and princesses in need of rescue.

The Cop and the Anthem by O.henry.Its about a young tramp Soapy who tries desperately to get arrested so that he can spend the winter in jail.He eats in expensive restaurents,steals,insults women,cause general mayham.But to no avail.he just doesn't get arrested until...
This short story is part of the book 'The four million.'
The Gift of the Magi,From the cabby's seat,Last leaf all by the same author are terrific stories

You can get free e-books by edgar rice burroughs,O.Henry and rafael sabatini from Project Gutenberg.

Answer 2

Eragon - Christopher paolini
Eldest - Christopher Paolini
The Harry Potter series - J.K. Rowling
The Artemis Fowl series - Eoin Colfer
Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkein
The Alchemist - Poelho Coelho
The Chronicles of Narnia
Shakespeare Plays like Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice
Books by Agatha Cristie

If above the age of 12, U could try books by Dan Brown

If a younger reader still, the try:
The Hardy Boys series
Nancy Drew series
The Secret Seven series
The Famous Five series
Books by Enid Blyton

P.S. -Forgive the mispellings if any.

Answer 3

Harry Potter Books
Paper Bag Princess
James and The Giant Peach
Danny, Champion of The World
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Any of the Berenstain Bears books
The Little Critter books
Where the Wild Things Are
Oh, The Places You'll Go

Answer 4

Any of the Madeline Le'Engle books (A Wrinkle in Time and such...)
I also bought a bunch of books for my son that are classics
-Where the Red Fern Grows
-Witch of Blackbird Pond
-Island of the Blue Dolphins
-Shilo
-The Most Dangerous Game
The M.Y.T.H Inc. Series by Robert Asperin

If you want to the books, your best bet is to go to a library and borrow them, if you decide that you actually want to buy them, you can put them on a 'wish list' and wait for a time that you have the money, and look through Library sales racks. Also you can let friends and family know the books on your wish list and make suggestions for birthday and christmas presents.

Answer 5

Whatever you do, stay away from the Harry Potter books. You'll get sucked into a mediocre literature machine. They are ok, but nothing greater than the books you've already read. In fact, you might find that Rowling has basically stolen from C.S. Lewis.

Answer 6

Jules Verne: "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "Around the World in 80 Days".

JRR Tolkien: "The Hobbit" & "The Lord of the Rings".

J K Rowling: Harry Potter series.

I got the Verne and Tolkien books when I was 10-12 yrs old... Harry Potter came around when I was in my 30's :P

Answer 7

I would recommend 'The Enchanted Castle' from E. Nesbit. It is considered one of the first 'modern' childern's fanasy novels, predating (and possibly inspiring) both Lord of the Rings and the works of CS Lewis.

More modern works... Have you read the Harry Potter books?

On the money topic: Is there a library in your area? Library cards are usually fairly cheap (or free?) and then you can borrow books whenever, and as long as the are returned on time, you do not have to pay.

Answer 8

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart
J.K.Rowling books
Babysitting and tutoring is all I can think of. You could aways try the library first though.

Answer 9

It depends on the age of the child. For somewhat older kids, I recommend with all my heart The Lord of the Rings.

- and, yes, most of the Jules Verne novels. And Isaac Asimov's "I, Robot" (has almost nothing to do with the movie...).

Answer 10

The harry Potter books are good for all ages. By J.K.Rowling.
Check them out from the library. No cost!