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what are you reading to your 9yr old?

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DeliveredByKiki · 24/10/2017 03:56

DS isn't a voracious reader, unless it's anything to do with minecraft in which case he's all over it, but he enjoys me still reading to him at bedtime. We've done all the Roald Dahl and David Walliams books, we did Philosopher's Stone but halfway through Chamber of Secrets and he says it's too scary for me to read to him just before bed.

What are you reading your children? I want to read him books above his reading level but not sure what to tackle next - he does love Harry Potter so we'll carry that on in the daytime! I've tried Wind in the Willows, Narnia and various other "classics" but they've been a lot harder going than I remember. Any modern classics I should know about - I read a million books a day at his age and throughout school so I don't know why I'm struggling so much!

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rainydogday · 08/02/2018 22:17

My DS 9, loves reading the story tree house books to him self over and over! Also enjoyed bad dad by David Walliams and the creakers. They also listen s lot to audible with DD 11. They have listened to lots of longer books and books above there reading age.

SkiGirl007 · 08/02/2018 13:11

Just checking back to say my 10yr DD and I really enjoyed reading the two Matt Haig books The girl who save Christmas and the boy called Christmas. Thanks to this thread. I’m also reading (myself) Matts “How to stop time” book, which is great.

spiderlight · 08/12/2017 13:41

Try the Charlie Bone series - a little bit Harry Potter but not as dark.

iwantavuvezela · 05/12/2017 22:54

Varjak Paw (two in the series), by S F Said, story of a cat, mixes mysticism, some eastern philosophy, and a great story do adventure.
Loved reading these to my daughter and remain one of my favourite books for this age range.

RainyDaisy · 05/12/2017 22:45

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Aweektilltheseason · 30/11/2017 21:47

Moonfleet, amazing! I never read it best book I have read out loud, thrilling

SparklingSnowdrops · 29/11/2017 20:09

We're currently reading The Nowhere Emporium and are hooked

NewtsSuitcase · 29/11/2017 20:05

DS2 is reading the chronicles of ancient darkness series on his own but I am currently reading Shadow Forest to him by Matt Haig. It's linked to his christmas series recommended by pps above which we also love.

Brayie · 29/11/2017 19:59

I just had my first book published entitled
Mammoot Lost In Time
It is aimed at 6 years + and has had some wonderful reviews.
It’s very funny and exciting with a hint of danger that I think he would love........

BaconAndAvocado · 27/11/2017 22:22

Currently reading my 11 yo DS A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig.

I read it to my 8 yo DD last year, it's a lovely book and as it's probably his last year of believing, it's really special.

Kuriusoranj · 05/11/2017 13:36

Seconded Alice in Wonderland. We also read The Secret Garden at about this age and that went down very well.

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was nicely absurdist and kept us both giggling - occasional explanations were needed though.

Mine reads all the Rick Riordan stuff herself, but if he won't do that, I reckon they'd be rompy enough to keep you both engaged. And there's umpty-diddly series now, so if he turns out to be keen you have a rich seam to keep on mining!

Starlight2345 · 05/11/2017 13:29

We did the lemonade wars over the school holiday . Also 13 storey tree house , the bolds

PhilODox · 05/11/2017 08:03

My son sounds similar, except that he has caught the reading bug now!
Alan Snow's Here Be Monsters was wonderful (what the box trolls film was based in, but the book is a hundred times more inventive and funny- both my children were gripped)
At this time of year- The Box of Delights. Yes, it's v old fashioned, but I explained stuff as we went through. The BBC series in dvd was greatly enjoyed afterwards too.
Sam Gayton's The Snow Merchant
Alan Garner Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Clive King Stig of the Dump
Treasure Island
Frank Cottrell Boyce's Sputnik, or Broccoli Boy

BikeRunSki · 04/11/2017 23:02

The Lionboy books by Zizou Corder

Chickoletta · 04/11/2017 22:56

My son has loved this year...
The Hobbit
Animals of Farthing Wood
Famous Five
David Walliams
Just So Stories
Wind in the Willows
Just William

BlueChampagne · 04/11/2017 22:52

A Surprisingly Fluffy Bird by Jenny Chapman is lovely
Olga da Polga
The Travels of Oggy

PopGoesTheWeaz · 01/11/2017 23:29

The hobbit isn't that long - are you thinking of the lord of the rings trilogy? Tht certainly has whole chapters of battle scenes I have to skip.

Currently reading Wonder which my kids both love - its a bit American but each section is told by a different kid in the class or family member and I think they love seeing the story unfold from different points of view.

For pure sillieness, The Bolds and Mr Gum

whatnamenow2017 · 01/11/2017 22:03

Just came on to ask the same question!
My boy loves Harry Potter but finds David Walliams too sad as a parent always dies or leaves!
Re-reading cherry tree and Willow farm - really gentle and sort of neutral so great for evenings especially as he’s started having anxiety around bed time - on the hunt for similar non-thrilling things I can read him!

CBW · 01/11/2017 19:11

Books by Gareth P Jones e.g. Constable and Toop. Irreverent and a bit unusual.

lolalotta · 30/10/2017 05:27

Following!

64BooLane · 29/10/2017 14:19

Well, it gets better in that you’re closer to the end Halloween Grin

GreatBigPolarBear · 29/10/2017 08:24

Does the hobbit get better after that long beginning then? I must have started it 10 times in the last 30 years and never got past the first chapter!

junebirthdaygirl · 29/10/2017 08:07

That age love The Midnight Fox and The Adophus Tipps book by Michael Morpogo.
Both lovely books to read together.

DeliveredByKiki · 29/10/2017 04:44

I’m amazed how many people have said the Hobbit - I’m afraid much as I loved it as a teen I don’t think I could bear to read the loooooong boring beginning

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64BooLane · 29/10/2017 00:01

DS’s reading habits sound similar to your son’s. He’s 10.

We’ve recently finished Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones. Now reading The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper. We read The Hobbit for the second time over the summer and he enjoyed it again which amazed me because I think it’s so boring.

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