Childrens Classics
by ErinDurrett
Recently, a patron asked me to put a hold on a book I haven't heard of in years. As soon as she asked for the title I thought "Hey I remember that book from when I was a kid." So I put a hold on it and a week later, "Surprise!" it was ready to be picked up. I've only read a couple chapters of Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, but already I feel at home in the story. For those of you who have not read the book, it is a the tale of a young girl Karana, who loses her family and village and has to live on her own, surviving with the skills she's learned and off the resources of the island. This book has inspired me to read some of my other favorite childhood books that I also recommend: Zia, The Giver, Julie of the Wolves, Julie, The Call of the Wild and last but not least The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (which is actually being made into a movie) These are great reads for older kids and adults alike! I hope this inspires you to go back and reread some of your childhood favorites!
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