Classic Books Make Great Gifts - for ages 9 - 12
A good book can capture the imagination, while very subtly improving our child's knowledge of the world, of grammar and spelling, of vocabulary and a list of other benefits. But more than that, a good book is both entertaining and thought provoking. While there are many great books written today, here you will find the classics.
Our girls are 9 and nearly 12, so we are pleased to see this is also a range used by publishers. Although it can be a difficult age to select books, as their reading ability far surpasses their emotional age. Both of our girls are avid readers, so we turned to the classics. The books found on this reading lists are all personally recommended by at least one of girls.
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The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
The Phantom Tollbooth
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/27/2009)
List Price: $19.95
This is the story of Milo, a boy who is disinterested in everything, until a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his bedroom. He pays his toll and begins his exciting adventure.
Charlotte's Web, Stewart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan and Other Great Books
Classics from E.B. White
Charlotte's Web
An all time favorite story in our home. The charming story of the unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.
Amazon Price: $13.25 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $16.99
Stuart Little
Another unlikely event - This is the story of Stuart, a mouse born to human parents - the Littles, and his acceptance with his size. Stuart has so many exciting adventures.
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $5.99
The Trumpet of the Swan (full color)
The story of Louis, a trumpet swan who can't make the sounds like trumpet, and his friendship with a boy named Sam.
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $8.99
E. B. White Box Set
The three classics together in a boxed set.
Amazon Price: $14.39 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $19.99
Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, & the Trumpet of the Swan: Three Beloved Classics
Or, for those who prefer, the same three classics bound together in one volume.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $17.85
Charlotte's Web or Stuart Little?
Which is your favorite?
Two child's classics by on great author. This could be an interesting debate. To join in simply click into the "I say" box and the two options will appear there. Tick off your favorite book and type your reason. This section is open for everyone, you do not have to be a Squidoo member to take a side. However, if you want to join click here and you can join squidoo now.
Which do you prefer Charlotte's Web or Stuart Little?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byCharlotte's Web
EbonyHaywood says:
Any book that can evoke sympathy within me for a spider has to be phenomenal.
Posted December 19, 2009
Imogen says:
charlottes web !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOW
Posted November 23, 2009
momto4 says:
I loved both,but if I had to choose I would go with Charlotte's Web.
Posted November 17, 2009
Stuart Little
Rebexy says:
Stuart Little - the only book I read over & over again as a child
Posted November 24, 2009
RuntFarmSeries says:
Definitely Stuart Little! E.B. White's adventurous mouse wins my heart. In many ways he reminds me of strong-hearted and resourceful Cletus in the Runt Farm books!
Posted November 10, 2009
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison ~
Harriet the Spy
by Louise Fitzhugh
Harriet the Spy
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
Harriet the Spy tells the story of Harriet, a bright and curious girl. She struggles with understanding some of life's issues and tries to understand the world by spying on others and recording what she learns in her notebook. Her life becomes more difficult when her classmates find the notebook.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $17.00
This truly is a classic story of hope, perseverance and the underdog raising to the top.
Which is Your Favorite Roald Dahl Book?
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Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child.
~ Anonymous ~
The Chronicles or Narnia
by C. S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew/The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe/The Horse and His Boy/Prince Caspian/Voyage of the Dawn Treader/The Silver Chair/The Last Battle
Amazon Price: $40.26 (as of 12/27/2009)
List Price: $55.93
This is the complete boxed set. Click on the illustration to see the individual books.
We read to know we are not alone.
~ C.S. Lewis ~
Which is Your Favorite Narnia Story?
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Some Classic Animals Stories for 9 - 12
I must say that I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a book.
~ Groucho Marx ~
Other Favorite Classics
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Sarah Plain and Tall
by Patricia MacLachlan
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
List Price: $5.99
Sarah left her beautiful home in Maine to become wife to Jacob and mother to Anne and Caleb. The imagery created by Patricia MacLachlan keeps the reader interested though out the book.
And Still More Classics
Words are the voice of the heart.
~ Confucius ~
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- Joan4 Joan4 Dec 27, 2009 @ 7:44 am
- A super list of great books! Our granddaughter is only 7, but I will begin reading some of these classics to her. Blessed!
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- OhMe OhMe Dec 27, 2009 @ 7:37 am
- This is a great list of the Best Childrens Classics. Lensrolling to A Christmas Tree In The White House and Kate Salley Palmer.
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- puzzlemaker puzzlemaker Dec 21, 2009 @ 6:50 pm
- Rhonda I'm so glad to see your list. My 12 yo dd is a bookworm also and we are always on the lookout for GOOD DECENT books. They are there....they just have to be found and you've put several in our path here I haven't heard of. Will be getting them ASAP for sure!
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- EbonyHaywood EbonyHaywood Dec 19, 2009 @ 9:28 pm
- Love this lens! You're my hero. :)
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- Stazjia Stazjia Dec 18, 2009 @ 8:33 am
- You've chosen some great classic books for children aged between 9 and 12 including some of my favourites. Blessed by an Angel.
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- theraggededge theraggededge Nov 27, 2009 @ 4:16 am
- Added 'What Katy Did' by Susan Coolidge. As a child, this was my first introduction to American literature... a complete departure from Enid Blyton! Great lens and I loved it that the security word on the plexo was lookbook!
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- skiesgreen skiesgreen Nov 24, 2009 @ 10:43 pm
- Great lens and good ideas here for my grand children. 5* and fave.
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- momto4 momto4 Nov 17, 2009 @ 10:04 am
- This was like a walk down memory lane for me! So many great books here! I don't remember a time where I didn't love reading. Great lens!
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- RuntFarmSeries RuntFarmSeries Nov 10, 2009 @ 9:17 pm
- Lovely lens -- lensrolling it to the Runt Farm series. Such a wonderful selection from the very finest of children's classic books!
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- LeanneChesser LeanneChesser Nov 1, 2009 @ 8:23 am
- There are some great classic books here for 9-12 year olds. Charlotte's Web is my absolute favorite! I'd also add Touching Spirit Bear as a "new classic" - great book.
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Oct 23, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
- A superb job of showing some of my very favorite classics for young children to read...adults enjoy them too! Be sure to put this on the Book Lens for the Giant Challenge. Squid Angel Blessed.
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Oct 23, 2009 @ 1:15 pm
- We have read a lot of the books you have featured here. They are wonderful! This is a beautiful lens too.
Check out Classic Books for Other Age Groups
Classics for Baby to Preschool
Classics for Ages 4-8
Classics for ages 9 - 12
Remember, recommended age is just a guide.
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