Elementary books for boys

[Deborah Hopkinson <HOPKINDA@WHITMAN.EDU>]

In response to the question on books for boys, my ESL son has enjoyed all
the books by Dick King-Smith, David Adler's Houdini Magic series, Bailey
kids and Magic Treehouse series, and of course, Pilkey's Captain
Underpants.

One book I highly recommend is a nonfiction title, LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN
MAINE, by Donn Fendler, reprinted in 1992 by Beech Tree books.  It takes
place in 1939, and recounts the author's experience of being lost for 9
days near Mt. Katahdin when he was 12.  There are a few dated words, but
it's a gripping story for reluctant readers or any kid.  (And much more
interesting for a parent to listen to!)

Deborah Hopkinson
Author (Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt/Birdie's Lighthouse)
Walla Walla, WA  hopkinda@whitman.edu

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