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11/28/2004 Archived Entry: "Now What?"
Tabitha and I went to the mall yesterday for a little while. I specifically wanted to go to Borders to get her some new books. I bought her two Nancy Drew (as an 8 year old kid) and two Magic Tree House books. She finished the first Nancy Drew in an hour and a half. I just don't know what to do. She needs longer books, but all I can find on her interest level is the tiny quasi-chapter books. Chris is going to see if she'll be interested in the Chronicles of Narnia series because at least that's 7 decent length books. I'm glad she likes reading but I cannot afford to keep her in books, lol. And before anyone leaves a comment suggesting the library, our's is horrible and the children's section is even worse. I might try a different one, but if it's not convenient, then I'll rack up a fortune in late fees simply because they won't be returned.
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My friend is having similar issues with her 7 year old. He reads at an 8th grade level but finding books appropriate for his age written for an 8th grader are impossible to find. She has him reading a lot of nonfiction right now and the Harry Potter series. Those are really long. LOL I just bought the entire set of Magic Treehouse books via my Scholastic teacher club account, they are so much cheaper that way. Do you have an account? Plus with all the points you rack up, it's easy to add tons of free books. I do this with some of my friends and then we split the points. This last time we ordered $135 in books and were able to order 20 more for free. Great deal.
Posted by Mel @ 11/28/2004 08:35 AM PST
