Fiction
David Copperfield – By Charles Dickens
This is the story of the life of one boy, written in the style of an autobiography. His life was not particularly exciting, but full of it’s own trials and triumphs, as all lives are.
The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexander Dumas
I have heard rave reviews about The Count of Monte Cristo, and had read a highly abridged version of it, which I enjoyed. So it was with great anticipation that I plunged into the story. Sadly, I was disappointed.
The Wise Woman and Other Stories – By George MacDonald
C. S. Lewis considered George MacDonald to be a master of fairy tales, and I agree with him. Seldom have I seen such a fertile imagination that is shown in George MacDonald’s stories. And not all fairy tales have such deep meaning as is shown in these stories either.
Catriona AKA. David Balfour- By Robert Louis Stevenson
“Catriona” is the sequel to “Kidnapped”. Everything that was begun in “Kidnapped” is wrapped up in “Catriona”. However, it is not just an adventure story. It’s a romance, and a good one at that!
If Jesus Came to my House – By Joan Gale Thomas
If Jesus came to my house… what would I do? A little boy asks himself that question and answers it with great wisdom and in darling rhyme.
The World of Robert McCloskey
Robert McCloskey is one of the most beloved picture book authors of all time, and really, it’s no wonder. His books are full of warmth and gentle humor, sweet pictures and lovable characters. Here is an excellent collection containing several of his best stories.
Floss – By Kim Lewis
“Floss” is one of the first herding dog books I ever read, and it is still one of my favorites. It’s just about one of the most charming canine picture books I have ever read.
Billy and Blaze Series – By C. W. Anderson
“Billy and Blaze” is a series of easy read books about a boy and his pony. Billy is a boy who is about 8 and a good rider; Blaze is a fine, brave and intelligent pony. Together, they have many adventures.
The stories are not too “babyish”, and the pencil drawings are sensitive and [...]
The Duchess Bakes a Cake – By Virginia Kahl
“The Duchess Bakes a Cake” is written entirely in rhyme, with the phrase “A lovely light luscious delectable cake!” in it over and over again. The rhythm and rhyme of “The Duchess Bakes a Cake” is utterly charming and my siblings, and all the other little kids who I’ve seen listen to it, loved crying all together, “A lovely light luscious delectable cake!” A very fun read aloud!
Misty’s Twilight – By Marguerite Henry
“Misty’s Twilight” is my least favorite book in the “Misty” series. Strange, that a book in such a great series would be so different, and actually so much worse than the others. The reason is that this book also was based on real people and events, and these people weren’t as endearing as the other ones.
