Book details
Stories for Nine-Year-Olds and Other Young Readers
Description
"THE WHITE SEAL"(RUDYARD KIPLING) "BILLY FAA AND HECTOR MACDONALD"(ALISTAIR MACLEAN) "BEDD GELERT"(RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) "THE LUMBER ROOM"(SAKI) "THE MINOTAUR"(NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE) "JEAN LABADIE'S BIG BLACK DOG"(NATALIE SAVAGE CARLSON) "THE NIGHT THE BED FELL"(JAMES THURBER) "FINN MAC COOLE"(ADAPTED AND RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) "ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE"(RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) "ALL YOU'VE EVER WANTED"(JOAN AIKEN) "ODYSSEUS AND CIRCE"(RETOLD BY STEPHEN CORRIN) "THE LOVE MASTER"(JACK LONDON)
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages
Why to read
- Age-Appropriate Content: 'Stories for Nine-Year-Olds and Other Young Readers' is specifically curated to match the interests and comprehension levels of children around the age of nine, making it an ideal choice for engaging young readers with stories that are relevant and enjoyable to them.
- Literary Diversity: The collection features a variety of tales from different cultures and authors, providing a rich tapestry of narratives that can broaden a child's understanding of the world and expose them to a range of writing styles and themes.
- Language Development: Reading stories from this book can help young readers enhance their vocabulary, improve their reading comprehension skills, and develop a better grasp of language structure and storytelling techniques.
- Encourages Imagination: The stories in this book are designed to spark the imagination of young readers, encouraging them to explore their own creativity and possibly inspiring them to create their own stories or engage in imaginative play.