Never too Late to Read Classics discussion

I'm still reading the Adventure series by Enid Blyton. I've read The Mountain of Adventure, The Sea of Adventure and have just finished The Ship of Adventure.
Two more to go!
I see a distinct pattern in each one but they still lots of fun!

I've just finished The Circus of Adventure, another good one.

My summer to read the Anne of Green Gables series...

Starting the third one today.

Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

I've just finished the last of the Adventure series, The River of Adventure. It was fun but not as good as the others in the series, which I really enjoyed a lot.

I loved Understood Betsy, Little Sister Snow and The Cinder Pond. All soooo good.

I discovered them as free classic kindle ebooks. I think if you dig, they will be on Amazon or the Project Gutenberg website.

Jenna

Understood Betsy is so good!

I’m listening to From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, one of my childhood favorites.

That book is a lot of fun, Pam.

I've just finished The Grey King by Susan Cooper and will shortly begin the final book in the series, Silver on the Tree.

I just picked up The Midnight Folk by John Masefield from the library to read for my spooky season reading list.


Later in the year I want to get to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien


I was also going to add The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier to this year's book list but it looks like it is not available at my library physically nor digitally and is not on Everand, so I don't have access to it currently.

I've finished yesterday a book by José Eduardo Agualusa:

I've started The Good Master by Kate Seredy and am enjoying it so far.


This edition has lovely illustrations.

I finished today A Pattern of Roses by K.M. Peyton. I had read her Flambard's quadrilogy but I was not able to find anything else. Then I found this one in a library. Have someone of you read it? It is a beautiful book and I wonder why it is so little known.

I haven't heard of that one, Daniela.

Right I'm reading Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper .

Just started Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Hoping to get it read before the new year to complete my reading goals for 2024.





Are there any 2025 plans for the children's classics section of this group?

Michelle wrote: "Are there any 2025 plans for the children's classics section of this group?..."

I do not think Rosemarie has anything planned. You can request a Buddy Read of course if there is one you are interested in for others comments. Otherwise I believe it is just commenting and sharing.

Michelle, Lesle is correct, but as she also stated, we can set up a Buddy Read any time.

Enjoy your book-I really enjoyed it.

Thanks, y'all!

In 2025 I have The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren on my tbr for January and Pippi Longstocking for later in the year. I have access to a few other of Astrid Lindgren's works through Everand or my library as well.

I'm not sure if anyone would be interested in doing a buddy read of Astrid Lindgren's children's works for 2025?

It looks like for a buddy read suggestion you're already supposed to have a buddy in the works, which I don't.

Michelle wrote: "Thanks, y'all!

In 2025 I have The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren on my tbr for January and Pippi Longstocking for later in the year. I have access ..."

Michelle I am sure that there will be ones that want to read along with you. As I would like to read the original book in the series.

Michelle, I'm sure others will join you in a buddy read. We're a relaxed group so once we open the thread, members will join in when they have time.
It sounds like a great choice for a buddy read!

Thank you Lesle and Rosemarie!

If you think there would be interest, I would like to suggest that as a buddy read topic for this group. Would I need to post that request in another thread?

The intro to her Wikipedia page has a much better/more interesting overview of her life and works than the Goodreads author page (at least the one in English).

This is the right place for a children's buddy read request, Michelle. I'll be setting it up here as well, next year-in two days!

Michelle wrote: "Just started Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Hoping to get it read before the new year to complete my reading goals for 2024."
Oh yeah, I love that book and movie!

I actually thought I had the book but Im not able to locate it if I do.
I ordered another so hopefully will have it next week or so.

Thank you Rosemarie for setting it up.

Rosemarie wrote: "This is the right place for a children's buddy read request, Michelle. I'll be setting it up here as well, next year-in two days!"

Thank you so much Rosemarie!

Book Nerd wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Just started Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Hoping to get it read before the new year to complete my reading goals for 2024."
Oh yeah, I love that book and movie!"

I really enjoyed the book, gave it 5 stars. It was great read to end my reading year.

Michelle wrote: "I really enjoyed the book, gave it 5 stars. It was great read to end my reading year."

Have you read The Mouse and His Child? That's a great book and kind of similar.

Book Nerd wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I really enjoyed the book, gave it 5 stars. It was great read to end my reading year."

Have you read The Mouse and His Child? That's a great book and kind of similar."

I have not, but I just added it to my to-read. Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm about to start Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster. I see it shelved as both young adult and children's, but having not started it yet, I'm not sure if that shelving is correct. I love the visuals of the movie.

In the old days, there was no Young Adult classification the way we have now. Then it meant that 13 or 14 year olds would not be bored reading it!
It's great for all ages!
I'm going to be rereading it shortly. I loved it!

Right now I'm reading Carney's House Party / Winona's Pony Cart to be followed by Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace.
I've read all of her Betsy-Tacy books. They're fun.

Rosemarie wrote: "In the old days, there was no Young Adult classification the way we have now. Then it meant that 13 or 14 year olds would not be bored reading it!
It's great for all ages!
I'm going to be rereading..."

Glad to hear you loved it! I've watched the movie many times, but never gotten around to the book.

The book inspired the movie, so you'll notice some differences. The book is funny, and charming.

Rosemarie wrote: "The book inspired the movie, so you'll notice some differences. The book is funny, and charming."

It is definitely charming so far. It's not laugh-out-loud funny, but it has made me smile multiple times at the humor. So far I'm really enjoying it!

Great!

Hi All, I completed reading Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter. It is a beautiful book for children. Here is my review on it:

https://youtu.be/eg266OYRTyI

Lovely review, Sanchana.
I love the book and the sequel is wonderful too.

I've just finished rereading The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. It's a delightful book.

That is a great one Rosemarie!

I'm currently reading The Princess and the Goblin. It's so good thus far! It's giving Alice in Wonderland and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader feels.

I like that one!

Audrey wrote: "I'm currently reading The Princess and the Goblin. It's so good thus far! It's giving Alice in Wonderland and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader feels."
That was a group read a couple of years ago. I enjoyed it.

I started Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard.

I'm rereading The Moffats by Eleanor Estes.

I’m reading Comet in Moominland by Tove Jansson. I love the illustrations!

I finished reading by

I thought it was his best novel other than the Oz books, of the ones I’ve read.

Interesting Bruce. Thank you for sharing another to add to the list.

Bruce wrote: "I finished reading by

I thought it was his best novel other than the Oz books, of the ones I’ve read."

I haven't read that one yet. I need to add it to my list.

Rosemarie wrote: "Lovely review, Sanchana.
I love the book and the sequel is wonderful too."

Thankyou Rosemarie

Hi All, I just completed reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Here is my review:

https://youtu.be/B20vcUJHud0