Any great ideas for books enjoyed by 6-8 year olds?

Judyandherdreamofhorses · 2013-09-06T16:55:25+00:00

Looking for inspiration for reading with y2 and y3. Anything brilliant you can recommend? Thanks.

storyshacker · 24/09/2013 17:13

I don't know whether you'd find this useful - take it or leave it but storyshack is a site which recommends books just like you are on here which is fab. The Agatha parrot books have been recommended for story shack by Ellie who is 8...I've started to read them and they're very funny. She is also a Mr. Gum fan. 'Flotsam and Jetsam" series by Tanya Landman is a lovely set of stories for this age.

www.storyshack.org/1/post/2013/09/ellie-recommends-agatha-parrot-so-storyshack-will-be-housing-some-copies-very-soon-thanks-ellie.html

IndianMummy · 23/09/2013 10:48

Magic Tree House Series, Nina and the Travelling Spice Shed Series, Charlotte's Webb, Diary of the Killer Cat Series...

Taffeta · 20/09/2013 19:20

My DD loved Ottoline and Bewilderwood books

jennymac · 18/09/2013 13:30

The Cressida Cowell - How to train your dragon series - are very popular with my 2.

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3birthdaybunnies · 13/09/2013 22:23

Dd1(8) enjoys Helen Moss Adventure Island Series - like famous 5 but with mobiles and email.

SilverBrumby · 12/09/2013 20:56

Yes to Harry Potter, also Beast Quest by Adam Blade (use the library - there are literally more than a hundred not to mention the new Sea Quest.....), Elizabeth Singer Hunt's Jack Stalwart books (excellent!), Mr Gum and the Phantom Tollbooth.
Yes. Horrible Histories on TV very popular here.

MerryMarigold · 10/09/2013 14:24

Ds1 is 7 and is really enjoying Secret 7. I am enjoying reading them to him as well!

GreggsOnLegs · 10/09/2013 14:23

Ds almost 8 just started yr3, has recently got into horrible histories. I've picked a couple up at carboots and the other day I saw some in poundland so will be getting those as stocking fillers :)

Wednesbury · 10/09/2013 14:22

Aged 8 I loved Beverly Cleary's Ramona series. I have just bought the first 5 to read to my DS (aged 5) but I think they are a little old for him ... I couldn't believe it when I looked at the copyright info and saw they were written in 1955. I think they are excellent though, although they do use American terminology which might stall reading aloud.

Wednesbury · 10/09/2013 14:22

Aged 8 I loved Beverly Cleary's Ramona series. I have just bought the first 5 to read to my DS (aged 5) but I think they are a little old for him ... I couldn't believe it when I looked at the copyright info and saw they were written in 1955. I think they are excellent though, although they do use American terminology which might stall reading aloud.

Pennyink · 10/09/2013 14:19

Dd is reading Lizzie Dripping and loving it. She has also loved Pippi Longstocking, The Naughtiest Girl series, Horrid Henry, Charlotte Sometimes, Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf.

meala · 10/09/2013 14:14

DD loved Ottoline and is reading the Little House books just now. She enjoyed Bill's new frock too.

exexpat · 10/09/2013 14:13

Just remembered one more - the magical children books by Sally Gardner are great too: www.sallygardner.net/middle-readers/magical-children/

exexpat · 10/09/2013 14:12

The Anna Hibiscus series of books by Atinuke are great for that age group, and good for reading aloud (the OP sounds like you are looking for books to use in school?).

At that age, DD also loved Dick King-Smith books like The Hodgeheg, the Jack Stalwart series of action/adventure books, Horrid Henry (though possibly not ideal for school use because of the bad behaviour...), and the Humphrey the Hamster books by Betty Birney (about a hamster who lives in a classroom).

Iamcountingto3 · 10/09/2013 13:36

How about:
Mr Gum (laugh out loud funny - his audio version is fab too); Lemony Snicket/Series of Unfortunate Events; FarAway Tree; E.E.Nesbit (5 children and It; The Amulet; The Enchanted Castle...); How to train Your dragon; start of Harry Potter (I wouldn't go beyond first couple of books yet)

BlueChampagne · 10/09/2013 13:25

Just William?

DeWe · 09/09/2013 13:50

Ds really enjoyed "THE Castle in the Attic". It's a bit longer than some suggested here, but he really loved it.

LadyEnglefield · 08/09/2013 12:30

Have finally managed to wean DD (7) off Rainbow Magic Fairies - she admitted that they were basically the same story!

She now loves the Bella Donna, Spy Dogs, Ottoline and Atticus Claw books.

Beamur · 06/09/2013 18:27

Mr Gum is funny. DD has the first one and keeps re-reading it and laughing out loud. Lots of rude words and crass humour.

MirandaWest · 06/09/2013 18:08

The Sophie books by Dick King Smith are lovely. There are six of them and they are great to read out loud. And enjoyed by both boys and girls (think DS enjoyed them more but DD liked them too)

CorrieDale · 06/09/2013 18:05

Dd loves Amelia Jane and Harry potter. Also Jeremy strong. And Holly Webb. Thankfully she has gone off the rainbow fairies.

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Judyandherdreamofhorses · 06/09/2013 18:04

Thanks. I haven't come across Mr Gum - I'll look for some tomorrow. And had forgotten Jeremy Strong.

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CaptainSweatPants · 06/09/2013 18:03

Oh yes I second the Mr Gum books

Dd also likes Horrid Henry & Moody Margaret by Fransceca Simon

Also the Dirty Bertie books

She did have a phase of reading the Daisy Meadow Rainbow Fairy books but has gone back to her tomboy phase

Foosyerdoos · 06/09/2013 18:03

I would also recommend 'King of the Copper Mountain', it is a beautiful book and really lends itself to being read a chapter at a time.