More Great Reads for Reluctant Readers
- Dan
- 42 minutes ago
- 2 min read
I am always looking for books to entice my reluctant readers, especially my now 11-year-old. Here are some books we read together last year that he positively devoured!
More Great Reads for Reluctant Readers
My wee lad thoroughly enjoyed reading about the antics of future presidents. The book also contains numerous illustrations that he took the time to study. As a parent, I took solace that future leaders were, at times, at least, petulant whiners and downright bad boys! The anecdotes really put things in perspective. The children will, eventually, mature. Overall, a fun read that my son was able to read to me with minimal assistance.
When the boy came home from school talking about the "Big Boom" (Big Bang), "Big Crunch," black holes, and time travel, I knew it was time to find a book on astrophysics to read. Fortunately, Neil deGrasse Tyson came to the rescue with this slender volume. My reluctant reader loved it. The adult version is also excellent.
If your reader has an interest in dragons, they'll be sure to love The Ice Dragon. This short yarn tells a surprisingly affecting tale about a young girl who is different against the backdrop of war. My lad was entertained by the story and fascinated by the illustrations.
At first, the boy was intimidated by the textbook appearance of this overview of world history. Once we started reading, he was quickly enthralled by Gombrich's writing. The author has an uncanny knack for making the reader feel like he's talking directly to them around a crackling fireplace. A must-read for budding historians and anyone with an interest in history. Brilliant book.