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childhood books that shaped my life
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items books that challenged my mind young to help me grow up into who i am today!
is anyone truly surprised by this pick? genuinely this is one of the best kid's series of all time i don't make the rules.
The Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector's Edition (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #1)|Hardcover
all of cornelia funke's books are staples of my childhood but inkheart was definitely my favorite. dark, deep, moody, and a love letter to both writing and reading, i think this is a must read for anyone who loves books.
Inkheart (Inkheart Trilogy Series #1)|Paperback
thought provoking, powerful, and a perfect blend of family drama and sci-fi. it moves me to tears every time i read it.
A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet Series #1) (Newbery Medal Winner)|Paperback
i cannot say enough good words about this book. if you don't read anything else on this list PLEASE read this one.
Book of a Thousand Days|Paperback
the first book i ever owned with a map in it! and the fulfillment of a childhood fantasy to ride dragons. what more can you want?
Dragon Rider (Dragon Rider Series #1)|Paperback
the book that made venice a have-to-see-before-i-die destination for me.
The Thief Lord|Paperback
it makes me sad that more people don't know about this book! it's genuinely amazing i couldn't put it down from the moment i started reading
The Lost Island of Tamarind|Paperback
this book was like a baby's first introduction to philosophical thinking and i think it's genuinely a great read to help challenge your beliefs and think about how much we take the world around us for granted.
The Phantom Tollbooth|Hardcover
this book was a little traumatizing for me as a child who adored horses, but i think it's important to understand the reality of the world and the beauty of animal-human companionships if we treat animals with the respect they deserve.
Black Beauty|Paperback
i liked this book so much i “forgot” to give it back to my elementary school library and i still own it to this day
Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters|eBook
genuinely such a fun read
The Mysterious Benedict Society (Mysterious Benedict Society Series #1)|Paperback
now, i will say that i only really like the first 4 books and the rest of the series kind of loses me BUT the first two especially are very good and you should give it a try.
Found (Missing Series #1)|Paperback
a right of passage to read <3
The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set: Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Is Falling Down, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom|Paperback
i love this book but now that i'm older i can't help but think that this is what should've happened to carrie too.
Matilda|Paperback
this was probably the book that got me interested in gothic literature. it's not a “true” gothic but it has a lot of similar elements in a child friendly way.
The Land of Elyon #1 The Dark Hills Divide|Paperback