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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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Head Girl
Points: 479
jenjen220 says:
Hmm... Sounds pretty neat! I definately DON'T like a series of unfortuanate events!! But I do like the Cronicles of Narnia and was thinking about the Neverending Story and A Wrinkle in Time. I read Gone With the WInd and that DEFINATELY occupied me through a HP break that my freinds and English teacher begged me to take. So i would recomend Gone with the wind...I liked it. It took me about a week and a half. Its 1034 pages. It might take you 25 days...
Posted Jun 21, 2005 at 11:57 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
Kreacher_elf says:
I haven't read any of them...but I would highly recommend Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials, which are (1) The Golden Compass, (2) The Subtle Knife, and (3) The Amber Spyglass. They rule.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
It's a bit sad... I haven't read most of the books on the list. Of the ones I have read, I kind of like the CS Lewis books.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 96
The Half Breed Prince says:
I've just started reading Lemony Snicket's A series of Unfortunate Events but nothing cam compare with Harry Potter!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1329
MeLJeL says:
Definate Children's book classics. I remember reading those when I was younger. I'm going to read the HP series again over my vacation at the beginning in July and should finish Ootp just in time for HBP
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
My favorite growing up were all the Winne the Pooh books by A.A. Milne.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:22 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1160
Sophia Veritas says:
Yay! At the moment I'm just rereading HP like crazy, but now I have books to hold me over until book 7!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 982
~Kathy~Evans~ says:
That is so cool! I have read Artemis Fowl, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Wrinkle in Time, Half Magic and others...they are so great! That list is pretty good!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 507
SiriusAboutHp says:
I say, who needs other books when I can just re-read Potter over, and over again. But that's just me.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
Cheeser, I love that trilogy too. I like every single book mentioned in the article. I'm rereading Narnia and His Dark Materials while I wait for HBP.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Jessmaure says:
Yeah, I love to reread the Hp books over and over with a break in between with another book or so. I have read a few of the books on the list like the circle of magic, Sabriel (abhorsen series), and a few others. I just finished reading a really good book you all should check out - Raven's Gate. its still pretty new, by Anthony Horowitz.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
Ha I just reread the Chronicles of Narnia and they are wonderful. The Bibical illusions are just beautiful. I read about seven books in seven days!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:51 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 467
the_pensieve says:
Looks like a good list, I read most of the older books on the list when I was younger. Some of the newer ones I haven't heard of.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 12:54 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 88
draco's hot says:
That's kool, I've read some books but I don't think yall heard of them there like teen's books.Ahh I remember the first time I read an HP book my eyes got watery and my vision got blury ,I couldnt stop reading.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 1:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Well me might as well be doing somthing while we are waiting. I
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 700
MGentry says:
I read a lot - and fantasy - or postponement of reality - is my favorite - I've read some of the books on the list, however I was very pleased to see many that I'd never even heard of. (I spend a lot of time on Amazon). Some of the ones that I've read and really enjoyed are - Eragon (loved it) - Inkheart (this may not be for everyone) - and the first of the Bartimaeus trilogy - The Amulet of Samarkand. I reccommend any of these books to fill time until July 15 - midnight.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:32 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 356
aussie_auror says:
I Just finished reading the 4th Atrtiems Fowl book. It was great. I highly recomended it to people who love Harry Potter. Its quiet different, but if you love magic and fantasy you'll really love these books!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 2:51 AM EST
Squib
Points: 190
harrys-spirit says:
OK, THAts cool i hope.and i hope its work
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:30 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
I actually borowed Eragon the other day, but didnt have time to read it, because of another book I just found. Maybe I should see if I can get it again?
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:47 AM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Madaleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time sound really interesting. I have not read them myself but, I will be looking for them for my children. Thanks.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
Khay says:
I loved Lemony Snicket's a Series of Unfortunate Events, but nothin compared to Harry Potter.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:02 AM EST
Squib
Points: 100
loony_lovegood15 says:
They chose good books in the list. i like all of them except for a wrinkle in time. that book annoys me. i dont know why. i recommend lemony snicket;series of unfortunate events, eragon, and chronicles of narnia.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:12 AM EST
The Gryffindor Guy
Points: 2727
z Jamie Potter z says:
I just finished the first two books of "The Chronicles of Narnia" series. I think those are good books to read while waiting for the sixth book. They both have alot of adventure and the series is 7 books the same as Harry Potter. So yeah that is a good one.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:26 AM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
Well we don't have *too* long to wait now...less than a month! I've been rather busy with work to be reading too much (wah!!) but I've been able to sneak some quality reading moments in every once in a while. When I first saw the trailer for the Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe movie that is coming out I reread two of the Narnia books just to remind myself what was in the series- I loved those books as a child! I'd like to read the Series of Unfortunate Events books just to see what they are like. I also loved the Wrinkle in Time series, very excellent books!
I'd also recommend the Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper- another of my favorite childhood books.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:49 AM EST
Squib
Points: 151
The Auror says:
I just cant't wait any longer fot the HBP to come out. I tried reading a few other books to make time fly away but it is just not the same. Harry Potter books have got more excitement than any other.I am sure about that.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:16 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Jassymine says:
I think I'll just reread the other Harry Potter books while I'll wait. Otherwise I'll get confused!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:18 AM EST
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