1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up

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½ 4.3
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PitcherBooks: JF, YA, All Ages. 1937 BritLit kid fantasy adventure classic. Prequel to LOTR (and actually the only book of that series that I found truly enjoyable). A hobbit's journey and adventures with a wizard and dwarf troupe. Don't recommend the movie adaptations.
sturlington: My son preferred the graphic novel adaptation. The full text was a little too slow-going for him. He loves the movies.
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49,540 miembros
745 reseñas
½ 3.7
Ranking Global 75
26 Members
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aulsmith: I don't think this book is for children. It's actually about very adult things.
PitcherBooks : Definitely not JF but fine for YA. I think the moderator needs to make clear whether s/he considers YA part of children's books or not.
sturlington : Best introduced at the earliest in the teen years.
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45,594 miembros
757 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 1
58 Members
Aquila, gennyt, xuesheng, ejmam, Moomin_Mama, smcwl, paeonia, J.Sealy, guyalice, aulsmith, avatiakh, supersidvicious, rnnyhoff, PitcherBooks, konallis, FAMeulstee, labfs39, amanda4242, cbl_tn, DeltaQueen50, MaryKay1822, merrystar, telopea, deldevries, sturlington, navelos, thomasandmary, paruline, souloftherose, marycloseburn, tboonstra, briarhills, katie4098, MDGentleReader, dustydigger, eclecticdodo, rretzler, davisonme, cej1027, gypsysmom, al.vick, ahef1963, jeffza, la.grisette, renmarie, mspixieears, EllenMazieKeyes, JonMaxwell, Ludmila.Smirnova, alvaret, bethanyseeley, wichitafriendsschool, Rusty37, HeyMimi, ManWithAnAgenda, mozone1, steller0707, SueSueB,
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PitcherBooks: JF, YA, All Ages. 1950 BritLit kid fantasy adventure classic. Equally appealing to both boys & girls. The first and best of the seven book Narnia series. ... Of course, if you or your particular kid doesn't like it, give it a thumbs down. "sturlington: I have read a lot of these books. I decided to use this list to track books I have read with my son. I'll thumbs down books I wouldn't read with my son or that didn't work for him." Which makes me discount most of sturlington's ratings and comments as limited and anecdotal.
sturlington: I have read a lot of these books. I decided to use this list to track books I have read with my son. I'll thumbs down books I wouldn't read with my son or that didn't work for him.
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9,025 miembros
170 reseñas
½ 4.3
Ranking Global 42
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78,358 miembros
1,432 reseñas
½ 4.4
Ranking Global 8
44 Members
Aquila, gennyt, xuesheng, ejmam, Moomin_Mama, paeonia, guyalice, aulsmith, rainpebble, Mom2MandJ, roby72, rnnyhoff, PitcherBooks, konallis, FAMeulstee, labfs39, amanda4242, cbl_tn, DeltaQueen50, MaryKay1822, merrystar, deldevries, navelos, paruline, tboonstra, briarhills, Dilara86, katie4098, rretzler, Tess_W, si, acceptance, cej1027, gypsysmom, ahef1963, mspixieears, EllenMazieKeyes, Ludmila.Smirnova, Sayonara1977, Rusty37, shainaebc, ManWithAnAgenda, mozone1, steller0707,sturlington
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PitcherBooks: YA, All Ages. Award-Winner. 1. It's a well-written, interesting and altogether compelling piece of historical fiction. 2. You can't live in America without reading it at least once. 3. If you love the movie (who didn't?), the book is even better. 1960 Pulitzer Prize winner. "Deals with the issues of racism that were observed by the author as a child in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Despite being Lee's only published book, it led to Lee being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom of the United States for her contribution to literature in 2007. Lee has also been the recipient of numerous honorary degrees..." per Wikipedia.
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44,266 miembros
1,327 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 44
31 Members
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PitcherBooks : No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read. I know it's popular but it didn't do a thing for me.
sturlington : For teens perhaps, but not children.
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25,949 miembros
1,445 reseñas
½ 4.3
Ranking Global 5
45 Members
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PitcherBooks: JF. 1963 Multiple Award-Winner. KidLit fantasy classic written & illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Naughty Max is sent to his bedroom. His bedroom transforms to a jungle and he sails to the Island of the Wild Things but then decides to return home. Equally appealing to boys & girls. Every kid needs a copy. Totally skip the horrendous movie.
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42,904 miembros
518 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 16
39 Members
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aulsmith: Again a very adult book.
PitcherBooks: JF, YA, All Ages. Politically-Correct CHILDREN's VERSIONS AVAILABLE. 1884 Kid classic adventure story. Sequel to Adventures of Tom Sawyer and just as entertaining. A childhood favorite. Free ebook at Gutenberg.org. I still recommend the original rather than re-write history. Discuss the book with your child after s/he reads it. .... Of course, if you or your particular kid doesn't like it, give it a thumbs down. "sturlington: I have read a lot of these books. I decided to use this list to track books I have read with my son. I'll thumbs down books I wouldn't read with my son or that didn't work for him." Which makes me discount most of sturlington's ratings and comments as limited and anecdotal.
sturlington : This is a great book that is appropriately introduced in college with the historical context to demonstrate its importance in the canon. Not a book I think a lot of children would understand or enjoy these days.
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24,857 miembros
471 reseñas
4.2
Ranking Global 31
30 Members
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PitcherBooks : I know this is extremely popular tale of a rabbit society fantasy. Did nothing for me. No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read. So tell me why you love it.
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25,333 miembros
256 reseñas
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Ranking Global 30
32 Members
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sturlington : We only read this halfway, to be truthful. My son got bored. I still love these books but they do seem a little dated now.
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22,153 miembros
1,263 reseñas
4.2
Ranking Global 53
23 Members
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Explicaciones
PitcherBooks: Multiple Award Winner. JF, YA, All Ages. After his family is murdered, a baby is raised to boyhood by the departed denizens of the local graveyard. Interesting concept. Fun read. Equally appealing to boys & girls.
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32,812 miembros
323 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 24
34 Members
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Explicaciones
PitcherBooks: JF, YA, All Ages. Politically-Correct CHILDREN's VERSIONS AVAILABLE. 1876 Kid classic adventure story that will still thrill kids today. Tom Sawyer is an American icon! A childhood favorite. Free ebook at Gutenberg.org. I still recommend the original rather than re-write history. Discuss the book with your child after s/he reads it. .... Of course, if you or your particular kid doesn't like it, give it a thumbs down. "sturlington: I have read a lot of these books. I decided to use this list to track books I have read with my son. I'll thumbs down books I wouldn't read with my son or that didn't work for him." Which makes me discount most of sturlington's ratings and comments as limited and anecdotal.
sturlington : Started but my son didn't want to continue
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24,635 miembros
523 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 19
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4,708 miembros
124 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 270
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7,925 miembros
57 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 145
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6,336 miembros
69 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 105
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6,340 miembros
162 reseñas
3.8
Ranking Global 57
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5,498 miembros
191 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 173
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3,333 miembros
123 reseñas
4
Ranking Global 307
5 Members
avatiakh, FAMeulstee, DeltaQueen50, OFThomp, Rusty37,PitcherBooks
Explicaciones
PitcherBooks : No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read.
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3,438 miembros
82 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 113
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4,085 miembros
43 reseñas
½ 3.7
Ranking Global 175
10 Members
smcwl, aulsmith, labfs39, DeltaQueen50, navelos, gypsysmom, al.vick, EllenMazieKeyes, Ludmila.Smirnova, bethanyseeley,cej1027
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aulsmith: I liked it as a child, but I wouldn't recommend it now. It didn't age well.
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2,083 miembros
57 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 318
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1,644 miembros
42 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 321
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4,978 miembros
56 reseñas
4
Ranking Global 111
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5,468 miembros
94 reseñas
½ 3.5
Ranking Global 216
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9,966 miembros
508 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 301
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11,122 miembros
170 reseñas
4.2
Ranking Global 62
22 Members
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Explicaciones
PitcherBooks : No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read. Not on my list. Maybe there should be a pop-lit list for books like this rather than a must-read list.
sturlington: My son and I both loved this story. Captivating.
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15,426 miembros
653 reseñas
4.2
Ranking Global 60
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9,188 miembros
294 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 56
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14,833 miembros
146 reseñas
3.8
Ranking Global 72
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17,522 miembros
577 reseñas
3.8
Ranking Global 161
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18,038 miembros
297 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 96
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33,989 miembros
430 reseñas
3.8
Ranking Global 33
29 Members
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PitcherBooks: JF, YA, All Ages. KID's VERSIONS AVAILABLE. 1883 KidLit Pirate Adventure Classic. A "Boy's Novel" of buccaneers, treasure maps and buried gold. But girls enjoy it too. A childhood favorite. Picture Book versions available for the younger set. Free ebook at Gutenberg.org. .... Of course, if you or your particular kid doesn't like it, give it a thumbs down. "sturlington: I have read a lot of these books. I decided to use this list to track books I have read with my son. I'll thumbs down books I wouldn't read with my son or that didn't work for him." Which makes me discount most of sturlington's ratings and comments as limited and anecdotal.
sturlington : I recently reread this and enjoyed it but I didn't read it to my son. I'm not sure a lot of kids would have patience for it nowadays.
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39,994 miembros
1,583 reseñas
4.2
Ranking Global 37
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5,707 miembros
71 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 101
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9,195 miembros
84 reseñas
3.8
Ranking Global 129
11 Members
rainpebble, PitcherBooks, FAMeulstee, labfs39, cbl_tn, DeltaQueen50, rretzler, Tess_W, cej1027, EllenMazieKeyes, bethanyseeley
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PitcherBooks: Award-Winner. JF, YA. 1943 Kid historical fiction classic. 14 y/o apprentice before & during the American Revolutionary War. Found it riveting as a youngster. .... Of course, if you or your particular kid doesn't like it, give it a thumbs down. "sturlington: I have read a lot of these books. I decided to use this list to track books I have read with my son. I'll thumbs down books I wouldn't read with my son or that didn't work for him." Which makes me discount most of sturlington's ratings and comments as limited and anecdotal.
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8,455 miembros
227 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 99
16 Members
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Explicaciones
PitcherBooks : Fun PopLit but not a top 1000 read. No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read for the world.
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4,092 miembros
48 reseñas
½ 3.6
Ranking Global 112
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2,967 miembros
35 reseñas
4.1
Ranking Global 222
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3,186 miembros
62 reseñas
4
Ranking Global 106
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2,134 miembros
26 reseñas
½ 3.6
Ranking Global 358
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2,228 miembros
38 reseñas
3.9
Ranking Global 180
10 Members
Aquila, smcwl, konallis, DeltaQueen50, navelos, Snubby, marycloseburn, briarhills, gypsysmom, stefanny73,PitcherBooks
Explicaciones
PitcherBooks : No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read.
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2,285 miembros
79 reseñas
3.8
Ranking Global 287
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1,280 miembros
31 reseñas
½ 3.4
Ranking Global 740
Member
DeltaQueen50,PitcherBooks
Explicaciones
PitcherBooks : No explanation on what makes this particular edition a top 1000 must-read for the world.