If you like charlie bone you might like similar books. The ultimate guide to books for reluctant readers ages 12. This is an indepth list, but also a work in progress. She has won several significant awards for her childrens fiction, including the nestle smarties book prize and the tir na nog welsh arts council award for the snow spider. Age appropriate reading books that arent all about attitude and grossness updated on september 06, 2010 k. Midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo is a fastpaced easyread perfect for the preharry potter set. Sep 22, 2010 my 8 year old nephew loves to read, especially chapter books and comics. Charlie bone gets asked by julia ingledew, a book store owner to find her lost niece whom her brother had sold for a strange case. I read all of these books some time ago as i have the privilege of knowing jenny. I only read the first book, and the content was appropriate for his age, but i havent.
Charlie bone books are very very similar to harry potter, but for a younger audience, and midnight for charlie bone is the perfect book for him to read on his own and still get his troubled boy discovers his. The time twister, a marblelike ball with the power to transport people through time, brings henry yewbeam from 1916 to presentday bloors academy. Titles more appropriate for younger readers are indicated with an asterisk. On the first day back at bloors, charlie is hoping for a rather uneventful term after what happened during the ruin game in november. In the usa the title was amended to charlie bone and the time twister plot introduction. Keep your harry potter fans reading with this huge list of magical adventure books similar to harry potter that they will also love. The time twister is a novel in the children of the red king series by jenny nimmo.
Common sense is the nations leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Id think maybe the charlie bone books or the how to train your dragon books might be a bit more appropriate my boys are very good readers but didnt do alex rider until they were about 910 and they didnt like percy jackson tho i know a lot of kids love them. Matilda is the granddaughter of count harken badlock and lilith, the red kings eldest daughter, and the sister of edgar. Children of the red king is a series of eight childrens fantasy school and adventure novels by jenny nimmo. Ds1 read books in y5 and y6, then book 4 in the summer holidays between primary and secondary, then book 5 and 6 in y7 and book 7 in y8. Charlie bone crossover fanfiction archive with over 23 stories. Midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo content rating.
I think the first percy jackson series is fine for that age at least i hope so as 15 yo dd encouraged me to buy them for her 7 yo cousin as an xmas present. Is the bone series by jeff smith appropriate for my 8 year. Jun 04, 2010 dark, funny, crackling with magic author artemis cooper on midnight for charlie bone a fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliffhangers for those first hooked into reading by harry potter bookseller on midnight for charlie bone. Midnight for charlie bone children of the red king. Best books for ten 10 yearold girls october 17, 2010.
The children of the king on the other hand features charlie bone as a central character and other magicians who have love performing to school children. Despite being an enid blyton fan as a child, i never read the famous five or secret seven so i dont know. Of the several harry potter wannabes that are out there, there are a few that are entertaining if not particularly original and this is just one of the interesting books that you can get. Dark, funny, crackling with magic author artemis cooper on midnight for charlie bone. He read book one of charlie bone, but as far as i understand that only has 2 more books. We dont have any recommendations for charlie bone right now.
I am a slow reader, so i tend to read young adult series. The charlie bone books can be read by anyone starting at the age of nine or above. Fantasy, fiction, grades 45, grades 67, mystery no comments. The charlie bone series by jenny nimmo is quite hpesq, but less dark in tone. Read common sense medias midnight for charlie bone. What is the appropriate age for reading treasure island. I need some good, and age appropriate books for an eleven year old girl.
The magician trilogy 19861989, contemporary stories rooted in welsh myth, and children of the red king 2002. He has read 7 of the books in this series, and will be working on the 8th soon. Midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo scholastic. The book starts out with a once again i return to you with another comparison to harry potter. Charlie s ancestor has been kidnapped and imprisoned in the dark, forbidding land of badlock, and its up to charlie to save him. Order of jenny nimmo books jenny nimmo is a british author of childrens fantasy and adventure novels as well as chapter and picture books. When charlie bone discovers that he can hear the conversations of people in photographs, he is shipped off to bloors. My 10 year old son is a voracious reader and we are having. A young boy has the ability to look at photographs and hear conversations that took place when the pictures were shot. Full list of charlie bone published by egmont publishing, the largest specialist childrens publisher in the uk.
Oct 19, 2012 this series went on for eight books, beginning in 2002 and ending in 2009, with an extension written in 2011 called the secret kingdom. Born in england, she has lived mostly in wales for forty years. Common sense is the nations leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and. Join charlie and his friends in this exciting series. The first few are a pg parental guidance for under 8 and the last few are a 12. The charlie bone universe includes both the children of the red king series and a prequel series called the chronicles of the red king. Pappa pellerins daughter, by maria gripe and also the. Some good books that are appropriate for this age are the twilight saga of books, harry potter, requiem, the hunger games.
Listen to midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo at. Charlie bone and the invisible boy children of the red. Midnight for charlie bone bk1 charlie bone and the time twister bk2 charlie bone and the invisible boy bk3 charlie bone and the castle of mirrors bk4 july 2005 box boys and the magic shell branwen chestnut soldier delilah alone delilah and the dogspell dragons child esmeralda and the children next door griffins castle. Charlie bone and the castle of mirrors charlie bone and the hidden king charlie bone and the wilderness wolf charlie bone and the shadow of badlock charlie bone and the red knight also look out for the snow spider trilogy. The problem is that he reads like an adult and is bored by most children books. Charlie is a student at bloors academy for gifted children, and charlie has some very dangerous enemies. Apr 08, 2003 listen to midnight for charlie bone audiobook by jenny nimmo.
He has the gift to hear and visit pictures and paintings. The complete charlie bone series by jenny nimmo goodreads. The first season is based off the first book, midnight for charlie bone. Chapter one im headed down to the bookstore, mom, charlie called out to his mother. Charlie bone and the beast children of the red king, book 6. Midnight for charlie bone is a very compelling story that keeps you longing for more. I dont know but has the author been writing new books. The books are about him saving his friends from bad things that happen at bloors academy. Jenny nimmo is the acclaimed author of the charlie bone series, which has sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide.
Charlie bone and the blue boa charlie bone and the castle of mirrors. A mysterious case, the search for a missing girl, and a legacy of magic. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start. The ultimate guide to books for reluctant readers ages 12 to. It is sometimes called the charlie bone series after its main character. Children of the red king is a series of eight children fantasy school and adventure novels written by british author jenny nimmo, first published by egmont 2002 to 2009.
Oldiesbutgoodies the narnia books are ideal for young good readers id say. Youll find stories with magic, a heros journey, good vs. Charlie is unnerved to discover that he can hear people in photographs talking. Back then i was reading a lot of books that were not meant for my age but these are the ones that i think are age appropriate. This was the line i was repeatedly hearing on the internet about the socalled amazing charlie bone. Recommended reading list for children and young adults. This book is the first of eight in the charlie bone series. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels.
Charlie bones life with his widowed mother and two grandmothers undergoes a. Order of charlie bone books the charlie bone series is a series of childrens fantasyadventure novels by british author jenny nimmo. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the charlie bone universe. We are enjoying the fudge series by judy blume when we read together, and we have one copy of 39 clues that he and dad are enjoying reading together. The charlie bonechildren of the red king series began in 2002 with the novel midnight for charlie bone. Children of the red king by jenny nimmo kids book series. I must also note that although there are a lot of actors on this list, their roles vary from main cast member to season guest star. Pilgrims replacement, tantalus ebony, and the mysterious new student joshua tilpin, who appears to. Book suggestions for child who is able, but too young to.
Artemis fowl bourne identitybourne supremacybourne ultimatium charlie bone books by john grisham or just have her walk into a bookstore and pick out a book they usually have more than libraries, sometimes my mom lets me do that when i dont have anything to read haha sorry i updated. But not before charlie learns of a missing baby, now a girl his own age. The fabulous powers of the red king were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. Midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo good books for. Midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo goodreads. Before i read this book most people told me it was just like harry potter, but i hate to. The enchanter count harken is back to take his revenge on the red kings heirs, starting with charlie bone s family. This is a selection of science fiction and fantasy books suitable for children and young adults between the ages of 6 and 16. She has been writing books for children for over 35 years and with the charlie bone series she captures the imagination of the young mind. Where to go from harry potter for a 9 year old reader. The prequel series, chronicles of the red king, began in 2011 with the secret kingdom and is currently ongoing. Charlie bone collection 8 books collection book people. A magical fantasy that is fastpaced and easytoread. She went to live with her grandparents after her parents died.
Some good books that are appropriate for this age are. In this novel, charlie bones new term start off at bloors academy. He is 12 years old and attends bloors academy, he is in the music department and is endowed. The series is all about 10year old charlie bone as he starts noticing strange things which happen to him. Discussion in children and young adult books started by pixidance, apr 21.
The plot is quite fresh and original and charlie was a great character. Charlie bone is a typical preteen boy living with his mom and two grandmothers. Charlie is a strong character, a good friend to misfit benjamin, and his struggles with his newly developed powers are very real. Jul 28, 2016 charlie bone and the castle of mirrors charlie bone and the hidden king charlie bone and the wilderness wolf charlie bone and the shadow of badlock charlie bone and the red knight also look out for the snow spider trilogy. The time twister childrens books wiki fandom powered. Can charlie and his friends work together to take down the.
Charlie bone and the red knight children of the red king. Charlie walked the few blocks to the bookstore in a few minutes, and was soon ringing the doorbell. Charlie bone join charlie and his friends in this exciting series. I found the bone series by jeff smith at my local bookstore. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people.
Jenny nimmois a british author of childrens books, including many fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Contentsshow history ancestors charlie is decended form the red king and his wifes. Complete list of kids book series currently in our database sorted by lexile reading level. She lives in the enchanters palace, and is about charlie bone s age. Age appropriate reading books that arent all about.
We are trying to keep our 10 year old from reading books that arent appropriate for his age. This way when i get through one good book, i know the next several books wont be a waste of my time. This site is about the hreo charlie bone, the main charecter of a series of books called charlie bone. To ask other readers questions about the complete charlie bone series, please sign up. The series lasted eight books and concluded in 2009 with the novel charlie bone and the red knight. A series of five books was announced in advance, completed in 2006, and sometimes the books were called the red king quintet until its continuation. Charlie bone has some fun, a 39 clues fanfic fanfiction. At any rate, younger children who have yet to read any of the potter series are there such children. If you love harry potter, youll like these books, too. In order to do so weve gone up into the teen scene of our library with him but we have. I recently read the book midnight for charlie bone by jenny nimmo.
Midnight for charlie bone was a good first book in what looks like a promising series. Step into the adventures of charlie bone in this fantastic 8 book collection from author jenny nimmo. What is the reading age of charlie bone books answers. She has dark curls and large tabacco coloured eyes, and becomes billy ravens friend in badlock. In the second book, charlie meets with a timedisplaced relative of his and seeks to help him out. Read common sense media s midnight for charlie bone. The label, endowed, is bestowed upon him as his tyrannical grandmother, grizelda bone, forces him to attend bloors academya school for the gifted. Charlie gets asked by a book store owner, julia ingledew. The snow spider, which is the first book in the magician series, won the tir na nog of 1987, and the nestle smarties book. But his horrible aunts are delighted a it means that he is one of the chosen. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I want the books to be age appropriate, not too violent, acceptable language, and for him to want to read them. I am not saying that it is a harry potter copycat, no indeed.
The third book in the children of the red king series, charlie bone and the invisible boy offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read. Midnight for charlie bone children of the red king series. Everything you need to know about midnight for charlie bone movie. Jenny nimmo born 15 january 1944 is a british author of childrens books, including many fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Charlie bone fanfiction archive with over 615 stories. Midnight for charlie bone was an absolutely delightful childrens book following in the wake of harry potters popularity. She is best known for her magician trilogy and charlie bone series. Charlie bone has a special gift he can hear people in photographs talking.
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