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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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Student
Points: 241
rooinek says:
Librarians know best. I think the Library support is wonderful for the books. but the books are also great for the libraries too. There will be Harry Potter themed parties all over the planet on that Saturday, all filled with costumes, kids and fire-bolt shaped cookies!
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 1:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
I'm guessing most of these are "kid" books but I'll still browse through it anyway......
Yeah most of the books are fairly new or published within the decade. I didn't really recognize any of the names but I might check 'em out to relieve some of the impatience in waiting for HBP! :-)
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 3:50 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Right now I'm reading OotP. I've reread all the other Harry Potter books. I think that is the best way to wait for the new book.
But I will definetly check out some of those titles.
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 3:58 PM EST
Minister of Modest
Points: 6090
harryandhermioneforeva says:
I have read a lot of the recommended series and books on the list such as The Young Wizards Series, Artemis Fowl, Inkheart, A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Bartimaeus Trilogy, A Wrinkle in Time, The Chronicles of Narnia, Ella Enchanted, and The Circle of Magic. They are all great books some of my favorites though they are nothing compared to Harry Potter. I am glad they made that list so that Harry Potter lovers everywhere can read some really good books and series. I am going to try to read even more of the book on the list.
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 4:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 537
Head Dementor says:
This is great!!! I now have a summer reading list!
I can't wait to get started. Of course there will be a break so I can read Hp6, but that shouldn't take me very long (my eyes stick to those books like glue!)
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 5:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
The neverending story is depressing, and A wrinkle in time is really boring and really, well, dumb.
Posted Jun 28, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
I've read some of the Chronicals of Narnia books,and I think they are very good. I have seen a few other people reading other books from the list at school.
Posted Jun 29, 2005 at 12:43 AM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
I have heard and wanted to read everyone of those books mentioned. I would like to see if our local library has them in stock.
Posted Jun 29, 2005 at 3:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 895
Arethusa the Erkling says:
Hmmm, good idea, I've read most of them and the Artemis Fowl books are amazing!! However, nothing can replace harry potter!
Posted Jun 29, 2005 at 5:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 560
Cyril Caerphilly says:
My friend told me that the grade 11 reading list includes HBP! Could you imagine reading your favourite series for school?! It's fabulous. Too bad it isnt required reading in college.
Posted Jun 29, 2005 at 5:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3262
lettilynn says:
I just finished Eragon. I liked it, though it reminds me alot of Tolkeins style of writing.
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 1:29 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I'm not sure about the list. Lemony Snicket and Artemis Fowl, for instance, couldn't take me so high the way HP did. Well, I pretty like Eragon. I'm quite curious about Neverending Story (I've read Michael Ende's Momo) and A Wrinkle In Time (most people talk about it), but I don't have those books. So, I just read the books in my own list.
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 5:07 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1154
Natalia Flamel says:
Well, I'd like to read "The Chronicles of Narnia".
When I was a little baby girl I saw the comic from Dysney and I cried when the lion dies... jaja
But I didn't know that it has books and all of that, and more than one book. Sounds great!
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 9:47 AM EST
Squib
Points: 137
li_ke92 says:
This is good because when J. K. Rowling stops writing the Harry Potters us readers will have something else to read. Well, until the next great drama comes.
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 12:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 241
medea_smyke says:
Wow, I shelve all those books in the Children's Dept. at my local library where I work. I love the Chronicles of Narnia and still read them when I can even though I'm not a "child" anymore. There's just way too much fun to be had!
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 10:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
ginnygurl says:
Hey it's pretty cool that librarians recognize how much kids love Harry Potter and are trying to encourage them to read more. My son loves Lemony Snicket but hated Eragon which really surprised me because he loves Lord of the Rings so much. Although come to think of it he loves the movies... the books are a little too hard for him to read. (He's only 9 yrs old.) It's great to have a resource list of good books though... :-)
Posted Jul 1, 2005 at 2:43 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
DuMont says:
I don't really read alot but HP caught me by suprise. Go HP
Posted Jul 1, 2005 at 7:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
*~*~cArLa~*~* says:
I love most fantasy books because it gives you a chance to escape into your own world, but I would have to say the Harry Potter series would have to be my favourite. And, I happen to think a list of other books while we're waiting for the next Harry Potter book to come out is a great idea.
Posted Jul 2, 2005 at 6:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1386
Alek Voldemortist says:
I will note any book recommended on this site....I'll try to look for them....
Posted Jul 3, 2005 at 3:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
I ahven´t read none of these books, but I maybe read after I have peruse HBP. But I am sure, that none of tese books aren´t so good than Harry Potter´s books.
Lesser, than 2 weeks to wait. Can´t wait!!
Time, go faster, pleaseeee...
Posted Jul 3, 2005 at 9:35 AM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Awesome recommendations! But I'm not reading anything but The DaVinci code until HBP comes out...and finishing OOTP. MAAAAAN I CAN'T WAIT!!
Posted Jul 4, 2005 at 6:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 916
Magic_princess says:
I am sorry but nothing can compare to the likes of the Harry Potter series.......They just take the cake, I think that they should give JK some sort of really big award. No other book i have read is as good as Hary Potter
Posted Jul 5, 2005 at 9:38 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 304
Hermione Granger-Snape says:
Being a student of literature at university, I'm probably a little old for most of these now! However, I think the list's a great idea. I really do recommend 'His Dark Materials', and 'The Chronicles of Narnia' (don't be put off by the so-called Christian indoctrination - it's only there if you want it to be!). Diana Wynne-Jones is excellent too - I'd add HEXWOOD and FIRE AND HEMLOCK to that list, but I ave to confess that Tamora Pierce is my favourite writer after JKR. The ALANNA books are wonderful, and the IMMORTALS QUARTET are my top books ever (on a level even with HP!)
Posted Jul 6, 2005 at 11:18 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1032
HermioneRiley says:
While nothing of course can top Harry Potter, however there are some good books on this list. I agree Wrinkle in time was confusing, but I still liked it (try rereading it it helps). I loved the chronicles of Narnia and Unfortunate events. I just bought Eragon, but I refuse to read it til after HBP. I don't wanna get sucked in..
Posted Jul 6, 2005 at 8:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
crazyeyes06 says:
Only Harry Poter nothing else could replace it
8 more days!!!
Posted Jul 6, 2005 at 10:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
kara2009 says:
well....the only reallly other books apart from harry potter is any think from toilken...and iv read almost all of those so JK please write more when harry potter is done or else ill probelly become the weird cat lady next door...6 MORE DAYS UNTILL HBP
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 4:07 PM EST
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