I still remember my 5th grade teacher reading aloud My Side of the Mountain while the class colored mandala pages. I recently read it to my own family (ages 4 to 10) and it has definitely held up over time. While the book feels like a nonfiction account of a capable kid who lives off the woods, it ...
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Julie of the Wolves
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Julie of the Wolves Author: Jean Craighead George Publication Year: 1972 Website: www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com Age Group:Late Elementary, Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children ...
The Dark is Rising
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: The Dark is Rising Author: Susan Cooper Publication Year: 1973 Website: www.thelostland.com Age Group:Late Elementary, Middle School Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The Read-Aloud ...
Caddie Woodlawn
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Caddie Woodlawn Author: Carol Ryrie Brink Publication Year: 1935 Age Group:Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The Read-Aloud Handbook Included on Lists: Best Books ...
The Hobbit
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: The Hobbit Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Publication Year: 1937 Age Group:Mid Elementary, Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for ...
The Cricket in Times Square
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: The Cricket in Times Square Author: George Selden Illustrator: Garth Williams Publication Year: 1960 Age Group:Mid Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's ...
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Author: Robert C. O'Brien Publication Year: 1971 Age Group:Mid Elementary, Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children The Read-Aloud ...
Sarah, Plain and Tall
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Sarah, Plain and Tall Author: Patricia MacLachlan Publication Year: 1985 Age Group:Mid Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: I read this book when my older kids were ages 4, 6, and 8. It was a pretty simple, calm story. I was surprised by how short it was. I think we ...
Anastasia Krupnik
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: Anastasia Krupnik Author: Lois Lowry Publication Year: 1978 Website: www.loislowry.com Age Group:Mid Elementary, Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and ...
A Wizard of Earthsea
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Title: A Wizard of Earthsea Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Publication Year: 1968 Website: www.ursulakleguin.com Age Group:Mid Elementary, Late Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up 100 Best Books for Children ...