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DD and I watched the movie "A Wrinkle In Time" this weekend. While I think they did a pretty decent job with it (I didn't like how they handled the stuff with Charles Wallace, Meg and It) it made me crave reading the book again.
So I did.
I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed it. I'm rereading the entire series now, just because I can. Back when DD was younger, I used to read to her every night -- mostly from books that I loved when I was a child. I don't do that anymore, and I think I'm missing out of some well-loved faves. "Black Beauty", the Black Stallion series (yes, I was a horse freak), The Prydain Chronicles, The Dark is Rising series (I LOVED this one) and so many more.
So, I'm visiting DD's bookshelf and snatching some of the books I loved then. Some don't resonate with me like they did way back when, but most do. How amazing that something can be eternal.
What were some of your favorite books when you were a kid?
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I loved A Wrinkle in Time, but when I tried to read it to my 5th graders a few years back, it didn't hold their attention. I should still reread it. Same with The Long Winter, and Trixie Belden. I loved all those when I was a kid.
The Prydain Chronicles were about my favorite (I talked to Lloyd Alexander on the phone one day when he called the company I work for to order one of his books. Very kind man). There was a series of books about a race horse named Bonnie and her owner, Julie that I adored. Constance by Patricia Clapp, Island of the Blue Dolphins, a series about a dog named Silver Chief, the Little House series and anything about horses basically.
My DD has become quite a reader, but she's very into the Twilight type books. She picked one up this weekend and can't get her nose out of it. That's a good thing. :)
A Wrinkle in Time was one of my favorites. But then there were also the Narna books, C.S. Lewis's Perelandra series, all the Anne of Green Gable books, Trixie Belden.... I never quite connected with The Prydain Chronicles, but my daughter loved them.
And, yes, one wonderful thing about raising a child is the opportunity to revisit all your old favorites!
A Wrinkle In Time holds a special place in my heart. English is my second language and this was the first book I ever read in my new language.
It also awakened what was to become my lifelong love of science fiction and fantasy.
I was really into horses (what girl isn't) so I devoured The Black Stallion series. ;)
I am much older than most of you, so my books as a child were different. The very first books I remember reading were the Bobsy Twins. Then I found a book called The Water Babies. I still love the idea of it. this was when I was about 5. Then as I grew older, it was all the Nancy Drew Books. When I didn't have these to read, I went to the library, started with A, and just kept on going. Can't remember if I ever got to Z.
I loved the Encyclopedia Brown books as well as Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys.
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this is pretty accurate.
Have a good Monday.
I read everything I could get my hands on, including Gone with the Wind when I was in 2nd grade. *G* But, the ones I remember the most are Trixie Belden, Anne of Green Gables, Emily of New Moon, Little Women (still a favorite) and Nancy Drew. I'm sure there were lots more, too. *G*
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I hope you're having a terrific day!
Oh gosh. Trixie Belden, A Wrinkle in Time, The Black Stallion series, the Little House books, The Dark is Rising series, and lots more I've forgotten now.
I loved Marguerite Henry's books, my favorite was Brighty of the Grand Canyon, and of course Misty of Chincoteague . Loved those books
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