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kid books that will change your life
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The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition)The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $53.55 / Used from: $39.99
the best!
The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set (adult)The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set (adult) by C. S. Lewis
Buy used from: $41.49
all amazing!
The Phantom TollboothThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.78
fun story about big ideas
Harriet the SpyHarriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Buy new: $6.50 / Used from: $0.01
good for girls with an observant nature
The Dangerous Book for BoysThe Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden
Buy new: $15.75 / Used from: $8.09
an awesome book of war/hero/famous lit. stories and a collection of how-to's: i.e. how to build a treehouse, how to play sports, how to navigate with a compass, etc. much more too!
The Daring Book for GirlsThe Daring Book for Girls by Andrea J. Buchanan
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $3.48
the girl version - good for tomboys or girlie-girls. so much fun!
The Incredible JourneyThe Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $6.99
a classic
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6)Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) by J.K. Rowling
Buy new: $35.87 / Used from: $34.64
a modern hit that is a lot of fun
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of MysteryBunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah Howe
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.68
this whole series is very funny! good for age 6-10
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.62
this book is amazing - but dahl's other books are great too
Aesop's Fables: A Classic Illustrated EditionAesop's Fables: A Classic Illustrated Edition by Aesop
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $9.72
this is a great way to discuss wisdom and values
Goosebumps: Don't Go To Sleep!Goosebumps: Don't Go To Sleep! by R L Stine
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.11
r.l. stine is the author of scary stories for kids - goosebumps are good for 2nd-4th graders. stine's bigger books are good for middle schoolers
The Call of the Wild (Aladdin Classics)The Call of the Wild (Aladdin Classics) by Jack London
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
this and white fang were great adventure novels
Treasure Island (Barnes & Noble Classics)Treasure Island (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $0.35
a classic!
The Little House Collection Box Set (Full Color)The Little House Collection Box Set (Full Color) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Buy new: $32.39 / Used from: $25.46
great books about adventure, hardship, old fashioned values, and growing up
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past NoonMagic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne
Buy new: $9.33 / Used from: $8.00
my 2nd grader loves these books! and there are a ton of them.
The HobbitThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $8.00 / Used from: $0.01
a prequel to lord of the rings