kids book suggestions

[Amber]

I need suggestions on kids books to send as Christmas presents for two boys, ages 7 and 9. The older one reads way above his level and has read the HP books, Eragon, and LOTR. He really likes Dragons, so I'm kinda thinking the DragonLance series, but am worried that it might not be age appropriate. The younger one doesn't read as well, is not interested in dragons, and I'm not sure what he is particularly interested in.

Any suggestions?

[Celephais]

The quintessential children's book
http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail84.html

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[Anailea]

Kids who read like that usually have a list of books they would like. Ask the parents.

[Latrinsorm]

Karen Armstrong's "Islam" for the reader.

[Khariz]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YGXRNSKEL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg

Seriously. The book rules.

[War Angel]

The Mouse and the Motorcyle
Runaway Ralph
Ralph S. Mouse
by Beverly Cleary for the 7 year old


Lemony Snickets series
by Lemony Snickets

Or if thats not up to speed with the 9 year old
The Dark is Rising Series
by Susan Cooper

[Celephais]

Best book ever:
http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~aahobor/Lucy-Day/Images/Covers-50/The-Phantom_Tollbooth-HB.jpg

[Satira]

The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede were REALLY GOOD when I was around that age. They have dragons in them, and they're really fun reads. I think there are 4 in the series. At least 4.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cRRGflOVL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg

The Dangerous Book For Boys

Gave it to my younger cousin and he loves it- has all sorts of cool stuff in it, might be something the older boy enjoys!

[Beguiler]

Chronicles of Narnia still rocks.

[Stanley Burrell]

The quintessential children's book
http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail84.html

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Dofl ... Anyone who says this doesn't = teh win is A HERETIC!!!!!!

Edited to add and will not not be on fire.

[thefarmer]

Get them a gift card.

Solves the problem of age appropriate (Parent can choose) and likes (kid can choose).

If you think that's impersonal, write up a nice note and stick it in the card and envelope.

[Methais]

I used to always read this book called Rocket Mouse in elementary school. I don't remember anything about it, but I remember it ruled back then.

If that doesn't work, give them a copy of Penthouse.

[The Ponzzz]

Buy them a video game...

[Stanley Burrell]

Lemony Snickets series
by Lemony Snickets

I have a just-turned-10 year old cousin who was browsing these things like ancient doctrine of Hardy Boys. of Auld. There was a hefty bookpile, too.

They also don't invoke Satan's incarnation like that Rowling chickenscratch.

[Anebriated]

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[Methais]

I don't see a receipt in his hand. It's obviously he stole it.