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JUNE 21, 2005 at 10:51 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: ALA via Yahoo! News
The American Library Association, through its Association for Library Service to Children division, released a recommended reading list
today for Harry Potter fans waiting impatiently for the July 16 release of the sixth JK Rowling novel in the series.
The list was created by children's librarians using the following criteria: "books that have similar story elements and replicate accessibility, tone and flavor; and books that are similar in theme but may be more complex."
Included in the first is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. More "complex" novels included Michael Ende's The Neverending Story, C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Madaleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time and Christopher Paolini's Eragon.
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Auror
Points: 2042
Catz says:
Great list. I already have loads to read, though, so I don't think I'll need it this summer. Right ow I'm on the 35 HP book (HBP PReparation) and after I've read HBP I'm planning on reading the CHronicles of Narnia.
Laura
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Im so on the track, I just finished Eragon and onw im brushing up on King Arthur haha. Ive really been wanting to read the chronilces of narnia again though.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:31 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Hey thats prity cool that they are trying to help people pass the time faster but some even better books would be LotR.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:39 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
I agree with Cheeser about the His Dark Materials Trilogy. It is a wonderful collection of books. I think they are going to make it into a movie too.
Wow, I have read most of these books!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1314
Lemon Drop says:
That is a good thing to do to keep children occupied. I read The Neverending Story and The Chronicles of Narnia when I was younger. I started reading the Harry Potter series all over again just to have it fresh in my mind for book six.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Yeah, more possible reading materials for this summer! I shall print the list off and take it with me to the library here in a few minutes when I go walk to the post office.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
-Alf- says:
I have a big summer reading list all right but nothing to do with Harry Potter. I have to read young adult literature, shakespeare classics and non-ficton books. I won't have the time to check out one of them this summer.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:14 PM EST
Points: 2167
AragornsLady says:
To go with Wrinkle in Time, there are also her books, Many Waters, Swiftly Tilting Planet and A Wind in the Door. If you found Wrinkle in Time at all enjoyable you will enjoy these as well. Many Waters is actually about the twins.
I read the His Dark Materials trilogy, and it held me firmly in its grasp, (between GoF and OotP), but the ending was a bit of a let down. Could be a chick thing.
The Chronicles of Narnia...ahh, that series is one of my first loves of reading. LOTR and The Hobbit, also great reading.
One of the wonders of Harry Potter is introducing kids to reading, once you get them started, it is easier to get them to read other things.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:17 PM EST
Divine Intervention
Points: 2619
PhantomFingers says:
I've read all of the Chronicles of Narina, and seen bits of the Neverending story, and agree that tehy will satisfy you til they come out, although I'm re-reading the LOTR, its a bit ahrd going, but I love them!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:27 PM EST
Divine Intervention
Points: 2619
PhantomFingers says:
REALLY sorry to double post, but I've just seen the Artemius Foul collection, and I have to say that they are EXCELLENT! And yes I am a big kid!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:28 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
That is good news. It is starting to become a classic series
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
LilyP says:
This is a great idea. There are also a lot of us who are re-reading the series to prepare for the release. Reading a chapter a day up until the release. Should be on OotP Chapter 15, today! I'm going to have to check out some of these stories for after I've read and re-read HBP a few dozen times.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 557
Amelia Black says:
I wonder if the list included Cornelia Funke. There isn't a single person I know that hasen't read one of her books and didn't loved it.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:44 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4638
Hoots says:
They forgot to mention the 5 Harry Potter books! I am looking forward to read a lot of these once Harry Potter is through. There are a lot of good books out there in this genre.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
TXBunny520 says:
I remember reading most of these when I was growing up. and I might pick them up again after the HP series is over to help with the withdraws.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 593
AlmostThere1117 says:
I might check out these books after H-BP, but I will be too busy re-reading the first five Harry Potter books to find time to read them pre-release.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Well, maturally they'll be wanting to use the HP phenomenon to gets kids reading other stuff too. Of course, the hardcore fans will be reading up on the earlier HPs in that time!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 771
Weasley Witch says:
I love the Chronicals of Nania and Lemony Snickets books! If I could chose another book of the genre it would be Peter Pan, as even though it isn't quite the same, it still has magic and fun in.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2438
MsKrum says:
Well duh Harry Potter would get reccomended, its the best book/series there is!! Way to go HP! Accio July 16th..ususal stuff ;)
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
Ha-ha. i'm reading "recommended book lists" too. anything to pass the time until July 16!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Deepti says:
the only one I've not read is a wrinkle in time... must check that out, but not now, right now I'm busy re-reading all the potters so that I'll be in the right frame of mind for HBP!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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ginny weasleypants says:
these books look good. i might have to read them this summer. i've read the phillip pullman series and loved it, though it couldn't ever replace harry. right now though, i'm re reading all of the hp books. i'm going slow so that i don't finish too early... sop right now, i'm about 1/4 of the way through GoF.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:39 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
I love Eragon. I pre-ordered Eldest already. That's for the month AFTER Harry Potter!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Hmmm yeah, I have read a lot of those books and i did like them, but Harry Potter will always be the best!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 441
Watermont says:
Hmmmm... Seems like none of those really come close to Harry Potter, but my fave out of them is C.S. Lewsis' "The Chronicles of Narnia." Then again, I love everything by Mr. Lewis! ;)
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 166
Branny says:
Good thing they thought to post this list! I've been going so crazy waiting for book six to come out, this will be just the thing to take my mind off it for a while!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:04 PM EST
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