Reading Recommendations Y2 boy who likes Narnia Books on turquoise

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I'm reading with a Y2 boy at the moment who is a little behind his peers, but loves books that are too complex to read. His current favourites are Narnia books and The Hobbit. He's on turquoise level books and, to be honest, they're all a bit rubbish for him. He's smart as a whip and I don't want him to lose his interest in books by presenting him with Biff and Chip books again!

Can anyone recommend a good book that's a lower ability reading level but might tap into his love of adventure stories? I can't wait for him to be able to read Artemis Fowl books (I'm picking him up a couple from the car boots if I can so he can access them when he's ready) but I think they may be a little too old for now. Any experiences anyone??

Dont forget non-fiction. We have an ORT set about animals, shark, spiders, snakes etc. The S.W.I.T.C.H. series are good too, maybe next term. Horrid Henry come in two versions. The odd poem might be fun, there are some very silly ones around that might make a good change after a tricky read. Spike Milligan perhaps. Send him back to class with a grin! :o

Thanks ohmygosh. You're sweet and I'm not nearly as nice as I sound on forums :). You mums, on the other hand, are all stars. I always know that I can find the best book recommendations by posting on here.

I had a word with the Y3 teacher today and mentioned the book sets. She was all ears and told me that there should be some budget available for this kind of thing. If I can pick them up at boots and on Ebay, though, the school can spend their money on things they need more. If I can just get a sample book or two from Ebay or wherever, it adds strength to the argument that they will help switch boys onto reading.

I sewed the seed about having sets that can be discussed in class, so the sharing of books becomes a culture thing, and the teacher definitely liked the idea. I think I'll volunteer to set it up towards the end of the summer holidays. If it's no work for the teacher, they're much more likely to go for it as they have their hands full with all the lesson planning, classroom management, etc.

My daughter has just got into Spike Milligan, so I'll be looking for a book of his stuff if I can. I love poetry. Used to write it as a kid. Might make up some special ones for the kids I read with when I give them their 'happy summer holidays cards'. Mmmnnn...feeling even more inspired now :) Have a lovely weekend all.

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The Book People often sell sets really cheaply:

www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_category_tbp?categoryId=59618&filters=&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100

Currently 10 Jack Stalwart books for £7.99, 6 Beast Quest for £6.99, 6 S.W.I.T.C.H for £6.99 - that would be 22 books for just under £22!

I'd spotted those teacher. Was going to ask school if they would be interested. Am trying to sort out a couple of book corners for Y3 classes. Sets of books that boys will like and can share together. Hoping it'll work...

Got £22 ready if they don't have the funds :)

the year 2 series shelf IS very popular at wet play times. even the not very good readers ( boys) will pull out a beast quest and look at it... or copy a picture from it.