My niece's summer school classes just finished and she is very frustated claiming she is bored and has nothing, nothing to do. I don't really think she is the reading kind but I thought I would give it a shot at trying to interest her into reading the problem is I have no idea of what books might grab her attention, any ideas?
2007-07-02 08:47:05 · 18 answers · asked by i_am_weirder2002 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Go to a local children's bookstore, or just a Barnes and Noble with a big children's section, and ask them to recommend the popular books for that age group.
2007-07-02 08:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you say she is a "beginner reader," do you mean that she can't read well? The Harry Potter books are generally great for this age range, but they may be too difficult and too long for her if she is not a good reader. She will get even more frustrated if she has trouble with the book.
If she still struggles with reading, I'd suggest the Magic Tree House books, or perhaps the "Ramona" books by Beverly Cleary. These are a little easier, although the subject matter is a little young for an 11-year-old.
Another suggestion is to get her one of the Harry Potter books and read it WITH her. Take turns reading with her, and occasionally read a chapter to her yourself. If she's getting help and attention while she is reading, she might enjoy it more and get "hooked."
2007-07-02 09:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter. There is a reason those books are so popular--they grab the attention of people who don't normally read much.
I learned to read by reading the Redwall books by Brian Jacques when I was younger, and those are a lot of fun for beginning readers too, but I think Harry Potter is better for someone who doesn't seem like "the reading kind."
2007-07-02 08:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first Harry Potter book would be a great idea. It's the kind of book that "sucks you in" and it's really enjoyable for a kid or an adult to read. You can try reading it together.
I also second the idea of the Nancy Drew books.
2007-07-02 08:58:38 · answer #4 · answered by Brooke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is she just beginning reading at 10-11 years old? Goodness by age 10 my daughter was reading highschool level books. Well I guess maybe something along the lines of Harry Potter might work. The American Girl series was a favorite of my daughter when she was about seven. The Ramona series is a good series of books. I also remember The Baby Sitter's Club Books
2007-07-02 15:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
:The Diamond In The Window" by Jane Langton is an excellent read for a girl her age. It takes place in this older house and has a mystery about some missing children. The main characters are a girl and her younger brother. I loved this book at that age.
2007-07-05 12:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Ophelia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are the Babysitter's Club books, the Harry Potter series, the Goosebumps series, and Anne of Green Gables series. Hope that helps you and ur niece out and happy reading!!
2007-07-02 08:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by writersbestfriend 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you mean by "beginning reader". If you mean that she's a little bit below her grade level, then try these. My daughter loves them, and I don't mind them either. They're 3rd-5th grade reading level, depending on the book.
Bailey School Kids - series
Rotten School - gross but funny series
Goosebumps - slightly scary series
2007-07-02 12:42:45 · answer #8 · answered by ~Biz~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my ten yr old daughter loves to go to the libary and just pick out her own books just make sure theat they are on her reading level or to really give her a challenge go up one stage and let her "teach you" a little game we like to play and it seems to work and it keeps her attention. Also play school where shes the teacher and reading to the class.
2007-07-02 12:10:17 · answer #9 · answered by abarnwe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is hard to know what her reading level is. You don't want her to lose interest in the book because it's too difficult. And you don't want her to get more turned off because she feels inadequate for not being able to read better. there are tons of books out there and she should be encouraged and allowed to read anything she wants because that is the best way to get her hooked on reading. Is she interested in reading about her own development -- like "Are You There God, its Me Margaret," is a really good book for that aged girl -- it's about getting your period for the first time. It's by Judy Blume and she is a really good writer -- funny, clever, sensitive and insightful. She has lots of other books too -- "Gooney Bird Green" and "Freckle Juice" are two short ones. All her books are good. There are also books that kids like because their not really "reading" books but the kid is still reading... like almanacs (kids ones) and "Best Book for Girls" type of books. American Girl books might be really good for her. They have lots of different ones and some are short and some are non-fiction. They have fun books too, about things like quizzes and tips on friendships and boys and how to keep your room the way you want it. There'e one called "The Car and Keeping of You," which is about hygiene and taking care of yourself (about your period) -- the reason I'm suggesting books about getting your period is that it may be a subject that will interest her enough to make her want to read. It may even be the one subject that she is interested in and doesn't want to talk about but, will want to know about nonetheless.
There are lots of books that come in series -- lots. Most of them are pretty bad but, they are books. The thing that's good is that the kid wants to keep reading them. There's a group of books with Amelia in the title (by Marisa Moss) that she might like because they are printed in script and like a kids' journal. There are about a dozen of them and that would be a good bet.
If she likes horses or puppies or anything -- perhaps get her a coffee table type book on the subject and it will interest her enough to want to read more. or magazines?
2007-07-02 10:42:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋