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Classic Reads for the Next Generation: Wholesome Books for kids and tweens!
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items These are some of my favorite books that I loved as a kid (and even as an adult!). They are clean, with many teaching valuable historical facts and also lessons on resilience. As a Christian mom, I love getting to now share these books with my kids!
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I loved this book as a kid and now my own children are enjoying it!
The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White
Another favorite from E.B. White!
Stuart Little by E.B. White, Garth Williams
Another classic that teaches a lot of empathy.
Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
This is a historical fiction book that brings to life a small piece of the holocaust. It may be a bit intense for younger readers but great for your preteens.
Number the Stars: A Newbery Award Winner
A book for the nature lovers and adventurers!
My Side of the Mountain - Jean Craighead George
A story about a boy and his racoon - It gives a glimpse into life in America during WWII.
Rascal (Puffin Modern Classics) - Books
A hilarious book about a family taking care a family of penguins in their home.
Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)
This book is about a boy who was stranded on an island with an older man. While more intense for younger readers, it's still a great read/listen for preteens.
The Cay (Laurel-Leaf Books) by Theodore Taylor
A story of a boy who survives a plane crash and lives in the wilderness for weeks until he is eventually rescued. There is more books to this series, but I still think this is the best one.
Hatchet: 9781416936473: Paulsen, Gary: Books
Another story of survival, as a young boy holds down his family homestead while his dad goes on a trip to collect the rest of the family.
The Sign of the Beaver: Newbery Honor
No middle school book list would be complete without this classic series of a family traveling west and settling down in different locations. Great for all ages of children!
Little House On The Prairie Books
An old classic that has a lot of storytelling charm.
Heidi (Children's Classics) by Johanna Spyri
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A classic book for the mystery lover and adventurer.
The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) by Burnett
This is a huge mystery series, but I think the first book is my favorite! I don't like all the books in the series, but there are still many good ones. They are a bit unrealistic and idealic as everything always works out in the end. However, this ma...
The Boxcar Children: Books
I love this book because it really embraces sadness and the hard things in life instead of running from them. You don't find many books for this age range that do this.
Because of Winn-Dixie: DiCamillo, Kate
A book for those that want to change the world! Shows how small things can impact the world around you
Frindle by Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick
A book about a tom-girl that gets into all kinds of adventures at her Frontier home.
Caddie Woodlawn: Brink, Carol Ryrie: 9781416940289