Reading suggestion

[grouchy]

For those with kids or grandkids still in school.

You might suggest that they take a look at the Bluebonnet series of books. The kids down here in Maypearl are crazy about them.

[LibraryLady2]

The Bluebonnet list changes every year. Bluebonnet list is for the kids grades 3-6.
Texas Librarians suggest 20 books that they believe the kids will like.....(other states make their lists)
All of the lists make a good place to start if you are seeking a book for your child.

Sometimes there are some duds, but usually a list of good titles.

There is a similar list for Middle schoolers named the Lone Star List.

And, for the age 2 to 2nd grade, there is the 2x2 list.

http://www.txla.org/reading-lists

--I see they have added a list or two since I retired.

[LibraryLady2]

Husband and I are reading 2 books that are aimed at the middle schooler.
Both of us have really liked the books.

Author is: Gary D. Schmidt.
First book is Wednesday Wars
(about a 7th grader who has a one-on-one lesson with his teacher each Wed. She makes him read Shakespeare.)
Second is OK for Now
(features a boy who is drawn to Audubon's bird art work)

Grouchy, perhaps you and your grandson will like these two. He is a MS student now, right?

[grouchy]

Trey is 6th grade and Tanner is 8th. I will ask him to check out OK for Now.
He wanted to get a jump on his AR points so he read a 186 page book over the weekend.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[LibraryLady2]

My niece and her family (16 year old and 10 year old) plus husband listened to OK for Now on their drive to Texas last week. All liked it.

[ann jusko]

Thanks for the suggestions! Our grands range from 24 to 8. We have 2 great grands.

[grouchy]

He is now reading "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer". He loves it.

[LibraryLady2]

Be aware that the books I mentioned have fathers in the 2 books who are cruel to their children.

In the book OK for Now--the father qualifies for a child abuser, IMO.

Another fun book to read: Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Gantos.
If you have any connection to a child with ADHD, it is a must read. The main character has ADD and the book lets us know what he is thinking and why he keeps getting in trouble. It was written for children, but I think adults should read it--especially teachers.