Books for a reluctant reader

[Dynamicnanny]

My friends daughter aged 7 has decided she doesn't like reading anymore as all her school books are boring - so can ayone reccomend any fabuolous books that might get her to change her mind - debating giving her a voucher - but thats not quite as exciting is it

try the diana wynne jones chrestomanci series, I used to work for Waterstones and these books always got kids interested.

Joke books. My son (6yrs) started on these and lent to a friend who is a 'reluctant reader' too and he loved it.

The one my ds started with had about 3 jokes per page but he has others that are more 'wordy'.

Actually, I think a voucher is a great idea if you can go to the bookshop with her and help her choose. She is far more likely to read a book she has chosen herself because she likes the look of it.
Or post a bit more about her character and interests and we will make suggestions...

'Gobbolino The Witch's Cat' by Ursula Moray Williams.

Anything by the wonderful Joan Aiken - we particularly like 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase'.

'Ballet Shoes' by Noel Streatfield.

'Matilda' by Roald Dahl.

These are all great to read aloud too, so maybe someone could read them to her, to get her interest in reading going again?