Looking for a New Chapter Book to read to 6yo DS

[BaconAndAvocado]

Have read all the (suitable) Roald Dahls, Enchanted Wood and Faraway Tree.

Not interested in Horrid Henry, Mr MAjeika or Flat Stanley.

Like the idea of a more classic read but this usually means the language is inaccessible.

Any ideas?

[Leeds2]

Cows In Action, or Astrosaurs, series by Steve Cole.

Paddington, or Olga Da Polga, by Michael Bond.

[PeasandCucumbers]

I've just finished reading Stig of the Dump to DS & DD. I remember reading it as a child but couldn't remember the story, they both really enjoyed it

[Thewhingingdefective]

Have recently read to my just turned 7yo DTs:

Narnia
Monkey Pirates
Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf
Abridged version of Treasure Island
Daisy (and the trouble with...)
Mr Gum
Billy Bonkers

[Thewhingingdefective]

Bacon - my DTs are boy/girl and share a room so I do one chapter book that they both listen to whether it is aimed at girls or boys. They both enjoyed Worst Witch and are enjoying Clarice Bean now.

[stealthsquiggle]

Dick King-Smith or Michael Morpurgo. At that age, my DS preferred stories about animals to those about people.

DD is 6 and we are reading Winning the Pooh (about to move on to The House at Pooh Corner), but she wants to start on How to Train your Dragon next (DS has the whole series).

DS is 10 and chose Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, which I have loved having an excuse to re-read.

[LittleMissLucy]

There is a series of chapter books about the 9 yr old boy character Jack Stalwart all by Elizabeth Singer Hunt - they have at least 13 books and each one is a separate adventure to various places around the world (all historically and geographically accurate).

[MMollyMum2]

little house on the prarie (first few) always loved them, always will. (only first threee avalible in UK, others you have to get online)

[BaconAndAvocado]

Just reuniting with this thread!

We did try The Borrowers but it proved a bit antiquated for my DS's liking.

Started on Cows in Action a couple of nights ago, though he does seem to be enjoying his non-fiction at the moment. Darn it! I love reading a good chapter book!

Just seen a series of books in the Book People called Oliver Moon, seems like a younger version of Harry Potter?

Even thought DS might like to have a go at reading one independently as the language doesn't seem to tricky.

Anyone read any Oliver Moon?

[Periwinkle007]

we haven't read Oliver Moon - I saw the same set. I have seen lots of people on here say their children have enjoyed them. My daughter doesn't like reading about boys at the moment though so we will have to stick to Winnie the Witch!

[BaconAndAvocado]

Thanks periwinkle, I may start a new thread about Oliver Moon!

[freetrait]

I am back on my huge book of Classic Children's Stories (The Works, nice and cheap ) for DS at the moment www.amazon.co.uk/100-Classic-Stories-Various/dp/184236944X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368654250&sr=1-1&keywords=100%20Classic%20Childrens%27%20Stories%20Miles%20Kelly&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21, having had my fill of boy books. Last night I read him David and the Giant. Not a chapter book, but some great stories with rich language.

[diyman]

Can I recommend 'The Barmies' ? My son loved it though he was seven when he got it. It's very much along the Roald Dahl/David Walliams lines with hilarious drawings, a funny, pacy story and great characters. Accessible language without talking down to the reader. The Phantom Tollbooth is another one you could try if they have a curious mind and there are lovely illustrations by Jules Ffeiffer. Then again, there's always Tintin!

[QueenofLouisiana]

The world according to Humphrey went down well with DS, he also loves Cressida Cowell's dragon books.