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Is it appropriate for my six year old? He's pretty advanced.

Marilyn There are so many great kids' books! What is wrong with a kid reading kids' books? Save this one for later when he can understand the depth of the boo…moreThere are so many great kids' books! What is wrong with a kid reading kids' books? Save this one for later when he can understand the depth of the book.

Shiloh by Naylor
Rabbit Hill by Lawson
Ralph S Mouse by Cleary
The Hobbit by Tolkien
Chronicles of Narnia
The Phantom Tollbooth by Juster
There are 2 Dr. Dolittle books by Lofting
anything by Roald Dahl
Dragon Rider by Funke
Peter Pan by Barrie
The Cricket in Times Square and others by George Selden
anything by Marguerite Henry
The Jungle Book and Just So Stories both by Kipling
Mary Poppins 4 books by Travers
Hoot by Hiaasen
Swiss Family Robinson by Wyss
Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Lad A Dog by Terhune
Lassie
Rascal (it's about a raccoon) by North

There is a great series about a pig named Freddy who has all sorts of adventures. Walter Brooks wrote his series in the 1950's. IF you can find any of them they are wonderful. Freddy becomes a detective, he writes a newspaper, he goes to school and plays baseball. He travels to Florida and also to the North Pole.
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It was a pleasure to read and a magnificent book,but i have noticed the other reviews of this book marking it as "bad" or "waste of time" i would like to know if my understanding of it correct,just what exactly was the purpose or message behind this book exactly?

Titia Lenzhölzer-Maas The first thought I had after finishing the book was: "It is not about whether you win or lose, it's about how you play the game." To me, that is what…moreThe first thought I had after finishing the book was: "It is not about whether you win or lose, it's about how you play the game." To me, that is what this book is all about.

Knowing who you are, trusting yourself, seeing things from different perspectives yet not in a doubtful way, and giving it all you have got. That's what I admire. That is what I found in this little book. (less)

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رواية الشيخ و البحر للكاتب إرنست همنغواي لا أجدها نترجمة أرجو الرد

Amaryllis (Amy) Washington يمكنك شراء الكتاب من Amazon.com ، وفي معظم المكتبات.

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I am a 14 year old and i find it difficult to read this book. Should i read it or not. I read so many young adult books but I am unable to understand this one. What should i do?

Maxine Just put it aside for now, and try reading it when you are older. I promise, it will be more meaningful to you then.

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Brilliant novella. 'Just reread it. I didn't appreciate it in college. At the age of 47 the symbolism, the themes are definelty not lost on me now. Does anyone agree that is a story aimed more at 'older' folk?

Melissa There are things inherently that I like about this book from the first 10 pages or so. I really like how the old man simply enjoys his surroundings, a…moreThere are things inherently that I like about this book from the first 10 pages or so. I really like how the old man simply enjoys his surroundings, and the details in the book almost allow you to enjoy them with him. I am 24, and I would say you have to be in the right mind set to appreciate this book. The reason I say that is due to the fact that the book moves pretty slowly and references everyday occurrences for the old man which can feel boring. However, with the right mindset the slowness of the book adds to the enjoyment of the everyday details the old man is enjoying. This is something I realized 50 pages in (almost halfway through the book). So, a re-read may just make this book more enjoyable in general unless you have the right mindset right away. (less)

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