Was there a book that just felt like yours, one that affected you in a way (like it shifted your perspective, made you feel seen, taught you to love words and reading, or had some other impact on your formative self) that marks you to this day?
I was obsessed with Bridge To Terabithia, I must have read it a dozen times. I loved the descriptions, the characters, I felt the grief. I’m currently reading it with my 9yo, and seeking other books she might enjoy. She mostly likes graphic novels, which I encourage, and l’d like to get her into chapter books more.
Any recommendations for age appropriate books (any genre, graphic novel or chapter book) that are well written, smart-both interesting for her and worthwhile as a story are appreciated.
What was YOUR book growing up?.
by sansafiercer
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I used to be obsessed with anything by Gerald Durrell. Grew up to become a biologist, so guess the effects were pretty lasting. James Herriot is equally lovely! Kids tend to love animals, so it’s worth a try.
[**Tikki Tikki Tembo** by Arlene Mosel](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/551876)
i was absolutely OBSESSED with this book as a kid. i would never shut up about it and was always screaming “tikki tikki no sa rembo cherry berry ruchie pip perry pembo” all day every day.
my poor parents. 😩
The Phantom Tollbooth blew my little mind
In my pre-teens, I loved The Book Thief and Milkweed. Both books about WWII, but from quite different POVs.
I loved reading the Jewel graphic novel series! Read it when I was 11 though.
Mine was “The Mall” by Ritchie Tankersly Cusick. She was my favorite author growing up as a tween and teen. This particular book set me on a path of loving true crime and psychology, plus I loved the romantic triangle of it.
I loved Bridge to Terabithia too! Also loved Time for Andrew by Mary Downing Hahn.
Junie B. Jones