Parents of Tweens (9-14) discussion

And feel free to add them to the shelf!

Abel's Island
Steig creates a wonderful and fun book about self-discovery. The rich, pampered mouse Abel gets swept onto a deserted island, and unlearns all sorts of trash from his former life--such as his prejudice against "low-class" bull frogs when one arrives at the island. He learns the pleasure of using his mouse's abilities (such as gnawing), learns to appreciate nature, learns to make statues, and finally learns how to rely on himself alone for his rescue. Both children and adults will find this book amusing and thought provoking.

My grandkids love anything with wizards and fantasy. A non-wizard book thatmy granddaughter shared with me is The City of Ember. I want to read the sequel.
I love Sea Cutter. My grandkids will read it after the track meets and concerts are done.

Thanks Malika. I added The City of Ember. Thanks, too, for liking Sea Cutter. I hope your grandkids like it. It sounds as if you might like a "Wizards" shelf.

Hi Mailka,
Have you tried The Dark is Rising
Best Wishes, Tim :)

I love the Theodosia series by R.L. LaFevers -Theodosia is 12 year old girl in Victorian England who is able to connect to ancient Egyptian magic. A mix of mystery, magic and Egypt - she's sort of like a female Indiana Jones...there are a couple in the series and their a more complex read than some of the other series.

Thanks, Andrea, for the recommendation. I've added the Theodosia books to our list. Best Wishes, Tim

The 11 year old in my house gave me this elusive list two weeks ago. I forgot it was filed in my purse.

Percy Jackson Olypians
Twilight
Heroes of Olympus
Harry Potter
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Circle of Magic
War of the Worlds
Chronicles of Narnia
Vapirates
Inkheart
Hunger Game
Ranger's Apprentice
Misfits

I will have more to follow. School friends are pitching in with lists.
Malika Bourne

Thanks for the list, Malika, especially since they came from an 11-year-old. And thanks for enlisting school friends! Best Wishes, Tim

Timothy wrote: "Thanks for the list, Malika, especially since they came from an 11-year-old. And thanks for enlisting school friends! Best Wishes, Tim"

Hi, Tim. It is nice to hear from you. I have been neglecting goodreads.com lately with new projects. I will read you all very soon. Malika

Great Malika! Best Wishes, Tim

I'll add some old and not-so-old classics as my two cents:

Rascal, by Sterling North
The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare
My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George
A dog Called Kitty, by Bill Wallace
A Wrinkle in Time Trilogy, by Madeleine L'Engle
The Indian in the Cupboard, by Lynn Reid Banks
Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt
True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by AVI
Shiloh, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Sarah, Plain and Tall, Patricia MacLachlan
The Book of Three, by Alexander Lloyd
My Brother Sam is Dead, by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
Sounder, by William Armstrong
Island of the Blue Dolphins, by Scott O'Dell
The Cay, by Theodore Taylor

And a more recent title I loved: Wednesday Wars, by Gary D. Schmidt

Michelle wrote: "I'll add some old and not-so-old classics as my two cents:

Rascal, by Sterling North
The Witch of Blackbird Pond, by Elizabeth George Speare
My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George
A dog..."

Thanks Michelle. Some of these books are listed in "Parents of Tweens," but many aren't yet. I'll add them soon.

Ha, ha, I saw several of them when I paged through the shelves - right after leaving that list comment. I saw lots of titles that I want to reread and review this summer, and lots of new ones, as well. Nice work. You've done much more with your Goodreads group than I've done with mine!

Michelle wrote: "Ha, ha, I saw several of them when I paged through the shelves - right after leaving that list comment. I saw lots of titles that I want to reread and review this summer, and lots of new ones, as ..."

LOL! Thanks, but I think "Parents of Tweens" is about only 15% operational now. Tell us about your group!

It's a meet the author group, but I haven't been promoting it. I just pop on when I see comments, and I haven't seen any for a while. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/list_g...

Michelle wrote: "It's a meet the author group, but I haven't been promoting it. I just pop on when I see comments, and I haven't seen any for a while. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/list_g......"

I don't know how to promote this group! LOL!

Blog, twitter and facebook are probably the most effective, but like everything else, you have to build up a fan base. That's been a slow process for me.

Good for you for working on it! :D

Hi Timothy, I will add it to my blog. My 12 yo granddaughteer joined goodreads this week. In the last month she's read 16 books. Malika

Thank you, Malika! Congratulations on your granddaughter! 16 books in a month. Wow! :D

I just posted a blog titled Parents What are your tweens reading? on my No Non-cents Nanna blog.
http://nonon-centsnanna.blogspot.com/... I will be linking it to Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and Google +. I have a growing group of Mommy Blogger followers.
Tay went out to a study group, but hopefully she'll be back to post later today.
I need plently fo viewres for my bl9g. If you visit, PLEAS leave the titles of you books in my comment section. this will reinforce that I do had author contacts and maybe get positive attention for us all. It seems that bloggers stay within their groups unless a link is given. I branch out alot.
Malika Bourne
PS I am working on picture books right now.

Malika wrote: "I just posted a blog titled Parents What are your tweens reading? on my No Non-cents Nanna blog.
http://nonon-centsnanna.blogspot.com/... I will be link..."

Thanks for posting about our group on your blog! It looks great. We'll certainly be looking forward to getting some book recommendations from this. :D

Thanks, Timothy Davisfor leaving your name. When I wrote it I forgot your last name, sorry. I hope this helps. I passed it on to twitter, face book and stumble. If anyone can go back and click on the stumble button on the upper right side that would be great. Also if you can click on Facebook and the twiteer, it would help theis group too. thanks, Malika

Malika wrote: "Thanks, Timothy Davisfor leaving your name. When I wrote it I forgot your last name, sorry. I hope this helps. I passed it on to twitter, face book and stumble. If anyone can go back and click on t..."

Hi Malika. Thanks for the note. I went back and clicked the stumble button. Thanks again.

Thank you. I just invited some YA reveiwers to add their favs on my blog. I sure hope this helps.
Hey why are you up so early? Teething bay in our house. Malika

Malika wrote: "Thank you. I just invited some YA reveiwers to add their favs on my blog. I sure hope this helps.
Hey why are you up so early? Teething bay in our house. Malika"

Thanks, Malika! Woke up early this morning. :D

I have been exploring STUFF. I fond this post that I think you' find intersting. http://www.parentmap.com/article/cool... Malika

We're reading Darth Paper Strikes Back together. I'm finding it surprising satisfying. This book follows The Strange Case of Origami Yoda.



For some reason there's no bookcover for Darth.

Hi Pam. Thanks for mentioning these two books, for they give us an idea what your your tweens like. Until the site is more functional, would you like me to help you find some more book recommendations for your tweens?

Thanks, Pam. I will pass those 2 book titles on to the tween in the house. Malika

Here are few of the books the 12 year old in the house has read this year.
The Academey
The Misfits
Kiss the Dust
Aura Series
Breaking Dawn
A touch of Magic Malika

Update on books the tween has recently read. Sorry the kid's list are abit slow coming in.
Anne of Green Gables
The Wiard of Heir
The Amber Spyglass
The Subtle Knife
The golden compass
Inkspell
Inkheart
Little Women
The Wonderful wizard of Oz
H.G Wells Seven Novels

I wante to thank you are for respoding to the list on my blog. Parents What Are YourTweens Reading? has best the most read post. I thank you. Please help me keep this going by posting a list that includes the YA books you have written. My blog has a link to this site. Also if you want to post your blog link, authors please do so in the comment section. thanks Malika

http://nonon-centsnanna.blogspot.com/...

Timothy wrote: "Hi Pam. Thanks for mentioning these two books, for they give us an idea what your your tweens like. Until the site is more functional, would you like me to help you find some more book recommendati..."

I am always open to recommendations, Tim. My daughter is turning out to be one of those children that isn't interested in fiction. (I'm hoping that will change with time.) She seems to drawn to non-fiction. She loved the "-Ology" books: Egyptology...

She also like those dreadful Ripley's books. She has a vision problem so long texts are difficult, and I'm frequently at my wits end to find things for her read. Homework, fortunately (?!?) takes up most of her free time.

If anyone runs across a book that seems like it would fit the bill, I'll be interested in knowing about it.

Hi Pam,
How old is your daughter? Do you think she might like this classic?
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Malika wrote: "Hi Timothy, I will add it to my blog. My 12 yo granddaughteer joined goodreads this week. In the last month she's read 16 books. Malika"

Hi Malika! Please invite your 12 yo granddaughter to join the group. Thanks!

Andrea wrote: "I love the Theodosia series by R.L. LaFevers -Theodosia is 12 year old girl in Victorian England who is able to connect to ancient Egyptian magic. A mix of mystery, magic and Egypt - she's sort of..."

Hi Pam. Thanks for the rec on Theodosia. They are in our library now.

Malika wrote: "The 11 year old in my house gave me this elusive list two weeks ago. I forgot it was filed in my purse.

Percy Jackson Olypians
Twilight
Heroes of Olympus
Harry Potter
Diary..."

Hi Malika. Do you mean The Circle Of Magic books by Tamora Pierce or by Debra Doyle? Thanks.

Malika wrote: "The 11 year old in my house gave me this elusive list two weeks ago. I forgot it was filed in my purse.

Percy Jackson Olypians
Twilight
Heroes of Olympus
Harry Potter
Diary..."

Could not find Vapirates. ~ Tim

Malika wrote: "The 11 year old in my house gave me this elusive list two weeks ago. I forgot it was filed in my purse.

Percy Jackson Olypians
Twilight
Heroes of Olympus
Harry Potter
Diary..."

Hi Malika. There are several Misfit books. Could you give me an author? Thanks.

Pam wrote: "We're reading Darth Paper Strikes Back together. I'm finding it surprising satisfying. This book follows The Strange Case of Origami Yoda.

[bookcover:The Strange C..."

Thanks Pam. These have been added. ~ Tim

Malika wrote: "Update on books the tween has recently read. Sorry the kid's list are abit slow coming in.
Anne of Green Gables
The Wiard of Heir
The Amber Spyglass
The Subtle Knife
The golden compass
Inkspell
Ink..."

Hi Malika. Could not find The Wizard of Heir. ~ Tim

Malika wrote: "Update on books the tween has recently read. Sorry the kid's list are abit slow coming in.
Anne of Green Gables
The Wiard of Heir
The Amber Spyglass
The Subtle Knife
The golden compass
Inkspell
Ink..."

Thanks Malika. I've added these books. ~ Tim

Malika wrote: "Here are few of the books the 12 year old in the house has read this year.
The Academey
The Misfits
Kiss the Dust
Aura Series
Breaking Dawn
A touch of Magic Malika"
Hi Malika, Could you give me an author on the Aura Series?

Malika wrote: "Here are few of the books the 12 year old in the house has read this year.
The Academey
The Misfits
Kiss the Dust
Aura Series
Breaking Dawn
A touch of Magic Malika"

Could you give me an author for A Touch of Magic? Thanks.

I am adding more to the list of a very acive 12 year old. I will have to get the author in the AM.

Super Cool Jokes and Games for Kids by Bob Philips
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Riordan
The Titan's Curse by Riordan
The Sea Monster by Riordan
The Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis (There are 7 books in the series.)
Septimus Heap FLYTE by Angie Sage
Spetimus Heap MAGYK by Angie Sage
Sea Cutter (ebook) by Timothy Davis

American Girl's Be Your Best series; A Girl's Guide to Money, A Smart Girl's Guide to Understanding Her Family, a Smart Girl's Guide to Manners, A Smart Girl's Guide to Sticky Situations.
Guiding Gifted Readers by Judith Wynn Halsted (She is actually reading this guide.)

I cornered an 11 year old honor student before supper to give me her recent reads.

In a Heartbeat
The golden Compass
Kiss the Dust
Graceling
fire
The Hunger games Series.

Malika wrote: "I am adding more to the list of a very acive 12 year old. I will have to get the author in the AM.

Super Cool Jokes and Games for Kids by Bob Philips
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Riordan
The Tit..."

Hi Malika. Thanks! Some of these books are in our library already. Would you consider adding the ones that aren't? Thanks again.

Malika wrote: "I cornered an 11 year old honor student before supper to give me her recent reads.

In a Heartbeat
The golden Compass
Kiss the Dust
Graceling
fire
The Hunger games Series."

Hi again Malika. Thanks for cornering an 11-year-old honor student! Some of these books are in our library already. Would you consider adding the ones that aren't? Thanks again.

Hector :)Feb 11, 2012 04:17 PM
The Dark is Rising
The Whipping Boy
The Wednesday Wars
Coraline
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Magic Tree House; Mummies in the Morning
Kokopelli's Flute
Narnia Series- C.S. Lewis
Harry Potter Series
Dangerous Book for Boys
Goosbumps: The Living Dummy Collection
The Mystery of Blackbeard's Cove
Doctor Suesses: Horton Hears a Who
The Day My Butt Went Psycho.- Hector,11

Here's a list mt my grandson, Hector who will be 12 in a few months. Malika