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Kids books I've enjoyed
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items Some books which are supposed to be geared towards children are totally readable by adults. Here are some I've enjoyed. And as a side note, kids books in a foreign language are a great way to improve your language skills as they are usually easy to r...
I came upon the German version of this one by chance at a time when I was trying to better my German. Kids books being an easy way to do that and Jo Nesbo being one of my favorite authors, I couldn't pass it out… and I loved it. It's both fun and wit...
Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder (Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder Series #1)| Jo Nesbo
Second book in the Dr Proctor's series. Lots of fun in this one with time travel.
Bubble in the Bathtub (Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder Series #2)| Jo Nesbo
Number 3 in the Dr Proctor series. Where kids and a mad scientist saves the world from being taken over by brainwashing… reminds you of anything?
Who Cut the Cheese? (Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder Series #3)| Jo Nesbo
I've just discovered there's a 4th one I haven't read yet. Off to find it, probably again in German as my German still needs improving.
The Magical Fruit (Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder Series #4)| Jo Nesbo
The first book in an older magic series which is a lot less dark than modern books.
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. I| Diany Wynne Jones
The second book in the Chrestomanci series.
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Vol. II| Diany Wynne Jones
Harry Potter is of course top of my list. I read the first one when I was around 30 years old and I loved that it was not specifically written for children. The language is elaborate and the cultural references speak to adult minds.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, Book 1) (Paperback)
Book #2 in the Harry Potter series. It was out already when I started reading the series so I didn't have to wait after finishing the first one.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter Series Book #2)|Paperback
Where Harry meets his godfather.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter Series Book #3)|Paperback
The start of the darker side of the series. Highly enjoyable in terms of adventures.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter Series Book #4)|Paperback
I'll be honest, this is the one book in the series I enjoyed less than the others for some reason.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter Series Book #6)|Paperback
I remember waiting with baited breath for its release. I must have been around 35.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter Series Book #5)|Paperback
The last installment in the series. Dark of course but satisfying.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter Series Book #7)|Paperback
Of course this one has to be here. I read it back when I was around 20 years old.
The Hobbit| Tolkien
Terry Pratchett is one of my all times favorite authors. The Tiffany Aching series is geared towards kids but still lovely to read.
The Wee Free Men: The First Tiffany Aching Adventure (Discworld Series #30)| Terry Pratchett
Second Tiffany Aching book in the series.
A Hat Full of Sky: The Second Tiffany Aching Adventure (Discworld Series #32)| Terry Pratchett
Third Tiffany Aching book. I love Granny Weatherwax!
Wintersmith: The Third Tiffany Aching Adventure (Discworld Series #35)| Terry Pratchett
A cute story about a witch whose only powers lie in baking but who will still save the city.
A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking| T. Kingfisher
I haven't read it yet but I'm sure it's great. I love Salman Rushdie and am delighted he's written for kids too.
Haroun and the Sea of Stories - Salman Rushdie
Alexander McCall Smith is another one of my favorite authors. I love the Ma Ramotswe series. This is a prequel intended for children.
The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case for Young Readers|Alexander McCall Smith
Apparently this one is hard to find. I love it when authors who usually write for adults dabble in children books. This one is illustrated as well.
Pre-Owned Up in the Tree, (Hardcover) - Margaret Atwood
Another one by one of my favorite authors, featuring a 13-year-old kid lawyer.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer| John Grisham
I can't not include this classic. I read it when I was a young adult I think and loved it.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory| Roald Dahl
Being Swiss I can't not include this one. Classic!
Heidi (Barnes & Noble Children's Collectible Editions)| Johanna Spyri
Mostly illustrated books. I'm interested in illustration so I love them.
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