Parents often come to the reference desk seeking books for their young advanced reader. Usually, their child is no longer interested in the books recommended for their age or grade level. The child may choose reading for pleasure over other activities. As parents, they want to encourage the child’s love of reading. Yet suddenly they are thinking about the themes portrayed in the books their child is reading. Thus begins a quest to find age appropriate books for their young reader, They seek books that will interest their child without bringing up themes that their young reader may not be psychologically ready to tackle.
In reference interviews like these, I often recommend classics, books that have stood up to the test of time. These great books are usually filled with interesting characters and grand adventures. These books make great read-alouds. So whether you are looking for something your advanced reader can read on her own, or a longer book to read to your child over a period of time, these books are for you.
Little House on the Prairie Series – Laura Ingalls Wilder
Annie of Green Gables – L.M. Montgomery
Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White
Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis
Wizard of OZ – L. Frank Baum
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
The Borrowers – Mary Norton
Pippi Longstocking – Astrid Lindgren
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler – E. L. Konigsburg
Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mr. Poppers Penguins – Richard Atwater
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Ronald Dahl
Mouse and the Motorcycle – Beverly Cleary
I also recommend a few newer books and graphic novel series like these
Invention of Hugo Cabret – Brian Selznick
Flora & Ulysses: The illustrated adventures – Kate DiCamillo
Strange Case of Origami Yoda – Tom Angleberger
Princess In Black – Shannon Hale
Baby Mouse Series – Jennifer Holm
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