Forgotten Favorites in Youth Literature
Are you looking for Children and Young Adult books that are worth reading? You’ve come to the right place! I have a master list of over 700 titles to share. My purpose with this blog is to share book titles that most parents today have either forgotten about or never heard of in the first place. I have a degree in English Literature, I’m a mother of five, grandmother of eight and homeschooled my children for 15 years. Our family read hundreds of books together over the past 30+ years. I hope you’ll join me as we remember the best that Youth Literature has to offer.
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The Little House Books (8 volumes) by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Middle Grade Reading Level, 250+ each volume, Published 1932 - 1971. I get all teary eyes just remembering the many nights reading these books to my precious little girls. Many of the titles I re-read with them individually as they grew up. My husband’s uncle was a professor of history at Columbia for many years and he said if you want to really understand the Western Expansion experience, you can’t beat Mrs Ingalls novels/biographies. They are based on her family’s experiences, but are written as novels and with some changes from reality to help the narrative flow. There are many spinoffs and, of course, the TV show from the 1970’s. Curl up and enjoy a piece of American history with your littles. #kidsbooksworthreading #readaloudrevival #lauraingallswilder #littlehousebooks #historyforkidsThe Incredible Journey by Shiela Burnford. Middle Grade Reading Level, 160 pages, Published in 1960. What happens when three pets (2 dogs and a feisty Siamese cat) are accidentally left behind when their owner moves 250 miles away? If you’ve seen the Disney film Homeward Bound, then you already know! But I almost always find the book to be better than the movie. You too?? This novel won’t disappoint your young reader! High adventure and true love. Kind of a Princess Bride story but with pets 😏. Maybe. Happy reading. #kidsbooksworthreading #middlegradebooks #theincrediblejourney #sheilaburnford #readaloudrevival #animalstoriesOne of the many reasons I love visiting a big city! It feels amazing to not have a car for a few days and hoof it all day long. And I sleep like a 👶Toured the Morgan Public Library tonight with @crawfordgates and @gwyneth_grace What a lovely way to spend a warm evening in NYC! Don’t miss the #gutenburgbible — this is the 4th one I’ve seen. 😘Categories
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Tag Archives: Science Fiction
The Lotus Caves by John Christopher (1969)
The Lotus Cave is another fun and exciting science fiction novel by British author, John Christopher — author of The Tripods series! Steve and Marty live with their parents in a colony on the moon inside a massive dome. One … Continue reading
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1870)
If you enjoyed Journey to the Center of the Earth, then here’s another classic by the “father of science fiction”! What massive and powerful sea creature is wreaking havoc on the world’s shipping industry? Three men venture out on the … Continue reading
2001: a Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clark (1968)
I know that 2001 seems like ancient history now, but this sci-fi masterpiece is still worth reading! Five astronauts are traveling to one of Saturn’s moons to unravel the mystery of an alien monolith suddenly discovered on our moon. But … Continue reading
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle (1962)
As you probably know, a new film version of A Wrinkle in Time is coming to theaters March 9, 2018. There’s still time to read the book before the movie comes out! From the look of the movie trailers, they’ve … Continue reading
The Mushroom Planet series by Eleanor Cameron (1954 – 1967)
Wanted: A small spaceship about eight feet long, built by a boy, or by two boys, between the ages of eight and eleven. The ship should be sturdy and well made, and should be of materials found at hand. Nothing … Continue reading
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The Tripods Trilogy (plus a prequel) by John Christopher (1967 – 1988)
Earth has been invaded by aliens! The alien Masters and their mechanical Tripods (much like those AT-AT Walkers from Star Wars– yes, I had to look that name up) have brainwashed and enslaved one country after another. In their effort … Continue reading
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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (1895)
“The son of a professional cricketer and a lady’s maid, H. G. Wells (1866-1946) served apprenticeships as a draper and a chemist’s assistant before winning a scholarship to the prestigious Normal School of Science in London. While he is best … Continue reading
