It should be fine. Its about a girl who’s father can read things out of books and accidently read her mother into a book. The first book does not have that much magic except for the reading things in and out of books part. The second book is when the girl reads herself into a book and that has more magic in it. However, considering that the book she reads herself in would probably be considered a medieval fairytale book, so some magic is expected, but it doesn’t seem to promote itIs anyone familiar with this book? My son had it recommended by a friend, but I am unsure of it’s use of magic.
Apparently this is the third most popular author in Germany, behind JK Rowling, and RL Stine, neither of whom I approve.
Opinions?
If you don’t approve of JK Rowling and RL Stine, then you most definately won’t approve of this. Why don’t you approve of JK Rowling? RL Stine I can understand because his books can be a bit scary for little children.Is anyone familiar with this book? My son had it recommended by a friend, but I am unsure of it’s use of magic.
Apparently this is the third most popular author in Germany, behind JK Rowling, and RL Stine, neither of whom I approve.
Opinions?
Sometimes his books are even more comedy than horror, though his style I wouldn’t call horror…It’s more funny than scary in most of his books.R.L. Stine isn’t that bad either (depending on the age of your child). His books usually had a moral at the end.
Reading them nowadays at my age they are pretty funny, but when I was little and my mom would read them to my brother and I they sorta did scare me:blush: .Sometimes his books are even more comedy than horror, though his style I wouldn’t call horror…It’s more funny than scary in most of his books.
Well, truthfully, I’ve not read anything by either of them, but they seem to evoke strong opinions on both sides of the aisle, and I’ve erred on the side that says Potter is dabbling in the occult and opted out of Rowling entirely. That said, I think these authors are strictly a matter of each person’s opinion, and I do not think they can/should be considered completely without merit.If you don’t approve of JK Rowling and RL Stine, then you most definately won’t approve of this. Why don’t you approve of JK Rowling? RL Stine I can understand because his books can be a bit scary for little children.
If your son is over ten he should be able to choose for himself. JK Rowling, RL Stine, and Cornelia Funke are all wonderful authors and I love all of their books!
Happy reading!
Scott
Have you heard of the book ‘Johnathan Strange and Mr Norrell’? It’s a difficult book to read. It does have magicians/wizards in it, but the interesting thing about this book is that the magicians/wizards call on the help of the Saints. I didn’t actually notice all the catholic sybolism in it until my Priest pointed it out (he liked and approved of the book).Well, truthfully, I’ve not read anything by either of them, but they seem to evoke strong opinions on both sides of the aisle, and I’ve erred on the side that says Potter is dabbling in the occult and opted out of Rowling entirely. That said, I think these authors are strictly a matter of each person’s opinion, and I do not think they can/should be considered completely without merit.
Stine seemed to be too scary, as posted by others. I’m really wanting my kids to appreciate books that are a hard read, not just pure entertainment, so I lean towards those for the bulk of their material. Lord of the Rings, Narnia and Redwall have been great entertainment, and not without redeeming value on a spiritual level. I’d prefer to stick with such books/authors that cover both of those bases, at least in part.
No, I’ve not heard of that. My kids are capable of harder reads than typical kids of today, so I may give that a shot.Have you heard of the book ‘Johnathan Strange and Mr Norrell’? It’s a difficult book to read. It does have magicians/wizards in it, but the interesting thing about this book is that the magicians/wizards call on the help of the Saints. I didn’t actually notice all the catholic sybolism in it until my Priest pointed it out (he liked and approved of the book).
That being said, this boot litteraly might be too hard to read for a child. It’s written in the style of Jane austen and Charles Dickens. There is nothing morally offensive at all in the book though. Maybe a tad scary at parts. But the writing style is very different, and you need to get past at least the first 40 or so pages before it picks up.
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