I have been asked to order books for a library which is run totally by volunteers (ie we don't have any expert librarians!) and I have been given the task of ordering for children in two age groups - 6-10 and 11 upwards. Although I know of many great childrens authors, I would be really grateful if any of you could list your favourite books or authors for children in these categories as we have limited funds, and I want to order the best I can.
Thanks in advance!
2007-07-03 03:35:49 · 30 answers · asked by f0xymoron 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I am a junior school librarian. There are definitely two different categories of children's fiction. The good literature - and the one's the children will borrow most. I went to a local bookstore and asked them which were those that the children asked to be bought for them. That helped me to get up-to-date.
However, here are some suggestions:
Daisy Meadows: the "Rainbow Magic" series of fairy books. Easy reading for little girls.
Dav Pilkey: Captain Underpants books, and Ricky RIcotta books
Francesca Simon: Horrid Henry books
Jeremy Strong: Viking at School, Hundred Mile an Hour Dog, and many more
Roald Dahl books
Lucy Daniels: Animal Ark series, and little Animal Ark
Anholt and Robbins: quirky retelling of fairy stories with lots of illustrations
Nick Butterworth: Percy the Park Keeper stories
These bridge the gap to the 11 plus age group
J K Rowling: Harry Potter books
Eoin Colfer: Artemis Fowl books
Anthony Horowitz: Alex Rider books and Power of Five books (for older readers)
Chris d'Lacey: The Fire Within
C S Lewis: Narnia books
Michael Morpurgo: vast selection
Jacqueline Wilson: Best Friends, Dare Game, Tracey Beaker, etc, etc
Caroline Lawrence: Roman mysteries
Garth Nix: Mister Monday, Grim Tuesday, etc, etc
There are so many ..
If you want advice about any specific ones you are thinking of, please contact me.
2007-07-03 04:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by LadyOok 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ages 6-10
The Keeping Quilt Polacco, Patricia
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Commander Toad by Jane Yolen (4 books)
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
CinderEdna by Ellen Jackson
Oliver Button Is a Sissy by Tomie dePaola
Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie dePaola
Age 11 up
Sounder by William Armstrong
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Bruce Coville writes awesome books
1. Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (1991)
2. Jennifer Murdley's Toad (1992)
3. Goblins in the Castle (1992)
4. The Skull of Truth (1997)
Charlie Eggleston's Talking Skull (2003)
5. Juliet Dove, Queen of Love (2003)
Chamber of Horrors
1. Amulet of Doom (1985)
2. Spirits and Spells (1985)
A.I. Gang
1. Operation Sherlock (1986)
3. Robot Trouble (1986)
4. Forever Begins Tomorrow (1986)
2007-07-03 03:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure of the current books but I suggest you find book series for example at one time Nancy Drew and later the Olsen Twins had book about adventures.It seem to me that books that include current actors or stars are something this age group relates to.Did you ask the teachers who teach the students for their suggestions.I feel by asking the teachers you will better books in which most students will utilize.
Asking others what their favorite books were may not be what the children are interested in today .Your best source is the teachers in your area.
2007-07-03 03:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by wkemrer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teenagers
Mystborn: Brandon Sanderson
Elantris: Brandon Sanderson (recommended by Orson Scott Card)
Anything by Orson Scott Card.
I enjoyed the Joy Luck Club when I was a junior in HS.
Eragon and its sequal Eldest: Christopher Paolini
The Lord of the Rings Series: JRR Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia: C.S. Lewis
Children:
Piggies: Audrey and Don Wood
Attack of the Fifty Foot Teacher: Lisa Passen
All of Roald Dahl's children's books.
There are a lot of kids books that I would suggest about specific things. Books on tractors and cars, also any of the I spy type of book is great for kids.
2007-07-03 03:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Gleebicus 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
6 - 10:
Nancy Drew Notebooks
Cam Jansen
Magic Treehouse
Bailey School Kids
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
R.L Stine (author of horror books)
Harry Potter
Nate the Great
Charlotte's Web
Stuart Little
11 and up:
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants(Anne Brashares)
maximum Ride (James Patterson)
Nancy Drew Classic Yellow books (Carolyn Keene)
The Outsiders (I think the author is S.E. Hinton)
October Sky (Homer Hickam)
nonfiction books on various topics (snow leopards, arts and crafts, cooking, biographies)
2007-07-03 04:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by Katt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you really need a wide variety of books that are age appropriate for each age group. At the age of six they need books that are easy to read and have great illustrations. An 8 yr old could have books that have more words and less illustrations. A child of 10 usually like reading books, that have little or no illustrations, and are more beleiveable, like the Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Harry Potter, Saddle Club etc.
Some books I can think of that my children love and read time and time again would be Allison Lester an Australian Author who has a great story line and fantastic illustrations. Example of her books are Magic Beach, Yikes, Imagine and for the older children The Quicksand Pony.
Pamela Allen is another one that springs to mind again the illustrations are fantastic in her books as well.
Dr Suess books are always a good one to have on your shelves, Mem Fox, and exceptional author who captures the minds of the children. Shirley Barber has fairy books and for the young girl is another good one.
Now on a broad range of books, most libarys have Educational books, suchas childrens encyclopedias, dictionaries, childrens atlas's, books about emotions, where did I come from, science etc
Scholastic books have a huge variety of inexpensive books from childrens books to more educational books.
DK(DorlingKindersley) have again a large varitey of books.
They have a website. www.dk.com. But I think they are more costly.
Gould League books are educational books that are really good for the younger children, example would be australian guide to Whales and Dolphins, a guide to seashores etc.
I could go on forever, but I wont. Why not check out other libaries that are close to your area and ask them for some advise. I would even try a sending out a survey to the community and get their feedback on what their children like.
I feel you also would need to find out what religions, and cultures are in your area also, as you really want to touch on there upbringing and beleifs also.
Our Local libary that is run by our shire are usually volunteers, and every year they sell books so that they can update their stock. The volunteers are called friends of the Libary and if it wasnt for them, Our libary wouldnt be as good as it is.
Oh, also try not to just have books, try having videos or DVD's etc.
FYI, I have 3 children that love reading and they are 2,6,10 and I also do daycare. We also use our local library frequently as my books have been well used.
Hope this helps with some ideas and good luck . Its good to see people out there who are passionate about our community libraries.
2007-07-03 16:37:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Geronimo Stilton is largely popular. The Ramona books by Beverly Cleary, Katie Kazoo books, The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, The Redwall series by Brian Jacques, The Amazing Days of Abbie Hayes series, The Hobbit by Tolkien, and basically anything that's been granted the Newberry Medal is good for that age.
2007-07-03 03:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by Joshua B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Vermont Department of Libraries has some bibliographies that they've compiled for "Bare Bones" children's collections. These are books deemed as best, most popular, and enduring children's stories. You'll find categories for picture books, junior fiction, and young adult fiction. There are also non-fiction selections, but those usually go out of print so quickly that it may be difficult to order many of the specific books on those lists.
Have a look! http://dol.state.vt.us/gopher_root5/libraries/CBEC_BIBLIO_ETC.BAK
I would also recommend selecting from the Newbery Award and Honor Book lists: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/2007MediaAwardWinners.htm
The ALA Best Books for Young Adults: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/bestbooksya/bestbooksyoung.htm
The ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers: http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/quickpicks/quickpicksreluctant.htm
2007-07-03 04:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by The Skin Horse (formerly ll2) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A series of unfortunate events - lemony snicket
there are 13 books in the series and are Ideal for children aged 11 and over
although younger, confident readers may be interested in them
hope this helps x
2007-07-03 03:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by PinchTheRoseThorn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the following authors for 6-12's:
R.L.Stine
Roald Dahl
Paul Jennings
H.I. Larry (Zac Powers character)
Morris Gleitzmann
Elizabeth Honey
J.K. Rowling
"Simon Romantic comedies" - for pre-teens and young teen girls
Other great ideas can be sources from using the listmania search at Amazon.com - you can see what teenagers and pre-teens who are into reading list as their favourites and "must reads"
Anne Brachares (sisterhood of the travelling pants series)
2007-07-03 03:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by blundery 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋