I have had success with Ramona and the Willard Price books. But I was listening to the Chalet school programme (thanks for the link Northernlurker) and realised that I will be sad if my dds don't love them like I did. Also Anne of Green Gables, Antonia Forrest and Noel Streatfield. They were such an important part of my childhood that I will feel my dcs are missing out if they are not interested in them.
Anyone else feel the same?