My personal favorite books of all-time for preteen boys
A list of my favorite books that I enjoyed reading when young. I am using timeless classics that I read in elementary school and that I strongly recommend.
I have always loved to read and one of the biggest influences was when in 3rd grade my grandfather gave me Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson as a gift. I loved that book and am also trying to get my oldest son who is 9 to experience some of the great books that mesmerized me. I encourage reading whether it is classics or newer genres like Harry Potter, Twilight or Percy Jackson types of books. I tried to choose books that have been around for awhile that I enjoyed and are considered wholesome. Most of the books cater to young boys but many of them would interest girls as well. They may be considered old books but a classic book withstands the test of time and stays relevant.
My photo of one of my treasure island books.
I am trying to instill passion for reading in my children and concluding thoughts
Just remember that my list is just that, my own personal opinion and you may not agree with them. I could also leave some off but if I think of others I will add them later on. Reading is important and the best way to get our children and grandchildren to read is to find wholesome reading material that can make them use their imagination. Cutting down on their TV and video games is important as I am now finding out and am going full force into emphasizing books. So please encourage reading and the library is a wonderful place to find books to read. Books can be great gifts as well. So without further ado I will list my favorite books that I read before the age of 13 that I loved.
Classic Books on Amazon - I own all of these titles but maybe not the exact book by the featured publisher.
List of books that I considered a must read and I enjoyed in no particular order except for Treasure Island as being number 1
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Call of the Wild by Jack London
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
White Fang by Jack London
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Chronicles of Narnia Books by CS Lewis
Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss
My Side of the Mountain by Jean George
Indian in the Cupboard by Lynn Banks
Hardy Boy Series by Franklin Dixon
Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O'Dell
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene
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Links related to me
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
There are not enough words to describe the book Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is considered one of the greatest fiction books of all time an - Become an involved and active father.
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