tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post6189257408183702173..comments2023-08-04T09:20:19.255-04:00Comments on Homeschooling Five: Quality Books For KidsCassie - Homeschooling Fourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15604648403487773900noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-1000020521557669892009-04-18T00:27:00.000-04:002009-04-18T00:27:00.000-04:00Try looking at arbookfind.com
It is used for the A...Try looking at arbookfind.com<br />It is used for the Accelerated Reader program at school and you can search books based on reading level (skill) and interest level (age). You can also select genre and get a very full list that will include old favorites that can only be found at the library or ebay and new publications that can be found at the local bookstore.<br /><br />For Girls<br />The Secret Garden<br />The Goose Girl (a twist on Cinderella - all she wants is to be a goose girl again)<br /><br />Allie Finkels Rules for Girls<br />Allie negotiates moving to a new home, starting a new school and being a good friend. (Do an attitude check flip through to make sure it fits your sensibilities)<br /><br />The 39 Clues series<br />Amy & Dan find out they belong to the most powerful family on the planet - the Cahills. Famous Cahills have included Ben Franklin, Beethoven, Catherine the Great and every other influintal person in history. They choose to forgo a $1M inheritance to search for the source of the Cahill family's power which is hidden in 39 clues placed around the world. Three of the 10 books have been published. There is no "supernatural" powers or influences (at least not yet). Logic puzzles and clues take the kids around the world chased by their less ethical relatives.<br /><br />More boyish, but girls like them too.<br />Where the Red Fern Grows<br />Call of the Wild<br />Around the World in 80 Days<br />The Black Stallion<br />Watership Down<br />Gregor the Overlander series<br />Gregor falls (Alice in Wonderland style) from New York City into the Underland populated by people who chose to go underground centuries ago, giant bats, rats and other such creatures). <br /><br />Artemis Fowl series <br />Artemis is 12 yr old genius, but he uses his talents for profit by any means - in the first book he kidnaps a member of the LEPRecon (Lower Elements Police Recon Unit) to hold for ransom. As the series progresses, he helps his new friends, but still gets a little something for himself. As the books progress, he becomes more selfless. It is a series of teachable moments packaged in an enjoyable story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-49795941546522198542009-03-10T12:23:00.000-04:002009-03-10T12:23:00.000-04:00The "Shoe Books" are awesome. Ballet Shoes was my ...The "Shoe Books" are awesome. Ballet Shoes was my favorite, I think you can find them on Amazon. And I second the LM Montgomery books, she wrote a lot more than just the "Anne" series. My favorites are Jane of Lantern Hill and The Blue Castle. Oh and the "Emily" series, those are terrific! Not sure if Blue Castle might be too grown up for your girls. Any book by Lois Lenski is awesome (Strawberry Girl is cute). Caddie Woodlawn is a fun read. I'll have to try to think of some more. I have three sisters and we all read a lot growing up and my mom was pretty particular. I remember reading a series about a young girl growing up in the late 1800's and they were very fun to read and quite charming. My sisters might remember what they are called. My dad read Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer to us as well as the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books. Just a few ideas for you! I'm not up on current young adult books but those are ones I remember enjoying.Stacy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650005878101616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-38693759596045050462009-03-06T15:00:00.000-05:002009-03-06T15:00:00.000-05:00The Little Britches series is great. The main char...The Little Britches series is great. The main character is a boy (based on his real life) but his many adventures over the course of the series keeps both boys and girl entertained. Also, I'm not sure if they are old enough yet, but the Christy Miller (tween/teen) series is good reading.Amanda @ Portable Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168644033191410117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-23547077019469163452009-03-06T11:16:00.000-05:002009-03-06T11:16:00.000-05:00My 6 yr.old is loving the Laura Ingalls books righ...My 6 yr.old is loving the Laura Ingalls books right now. She can't read them herself yet, but loves having the read to her. <BR/>Also, I loved Encyclopedia Brown books. Also, the Boxcar children series was great.<BR/>If you are looking for educational books, I sell some that really well written....lots of biographies that are fun to read. <BR/>My site is linked from the sidebar on my blog. :-)<BR/>Good luck in finding more books!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-60757437267755882312009-03-03T15:43:00.000-05:002009-03-03T15:43:00.000-05:00thanks for going to all of this work for us :) we ...thanks for going to all of this work for us :) we love reading with our kids and are always looking for the next big "hit" for bedtime :) thanksBrittanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14780295066945464284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-73032693204912151862009-03-03T04:12:00.000-05:002009-03-03T04:12:00.000-05:00How about books for boys that are 14 and reading o...How about books for boys that are 14 and reading on a College Level! Yeah, it's really hard to find some appropriate books for Ben to read!<BR/><BR/>Dianna MasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914171276894814434.post-16948579427585057732009-03-02T22:12:00.000-05:002009-03-02T22:12:00.000-05:00The Anne of Green Gables series is wonderful. I've...The Anne of Green Gables series is wonderful. I've not ever been able to talk my girls into them, probably b/c I love them so much, but they are great reading aloud to your kids books. They are just so funny...much better than the movies. I also love the Little Women series.Jackie Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817700476441898813noreply@blogger.com