Hi Megan! Thanks for sharing😊 I love historical fiction so much more now as an adult than I did as a child! I am adding A Place to Hang the Moon to my wish list right now!
The Witch of Blackbird Pond is such a powerful story. I think it really brings out excellent conversations about faith and religion, as well as immigration, cross-cultural life, etc.
Our favorite read aloud books this year so far - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Ramona the Pest, and Frindle. Our least favorite was The Very Very Far North. For independent reading, the hits have been 39 Clues and Erin Hunter books - Warriors, Survivors, Seekers.
We didn’t like The Very Very Far North either! I struggle with things that don’t have super clear plot lines to follow, my kids felt like it was choppy and unexciting.
My 13 year old son said his favorite was The Bronze Bow. My 11 year old daughter liked the fun book we kicked off this school year with, Adventures With Waffles. I loved a Murder for Her Majesty. My son said his favorite characters were in a Murder for Her Majesty. He said “I appreciate a book that really develops the characters in a way that makes me feel like I personally know them. And this book did that for me.”
We read a place to hang the moon a couple years back and is still our favorite. We just finished her newest book I think it’s called nothing else but miracles, also so so good! She is a great writer!
I would love to do audiobooks in the car! What audiobook services do you use and would I have to stream them or can I download them and not have to use data on my phone?
All great books! Read all except witch of blackbird pond but it’s on my list. Oh man when we read stone fox, we listened to it on audio, I was not anticipating the ending and full on wept. My kids were fine though but it really does pull at your heartstrings!
We loved A Place to Hang the Moon last year and we followed it up with How I Became a Spy-a boy's story who stays in the city and all that happens with that. It was great to see how different the two stories were but happening at the same time.
Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St John is so good. Absolutely beautiful. I have a couple of your favourites, so must dive into those, and I’m tempted to pick up the others. Love Henry and Ribsy series!
Great recommendations! Thanks for sharing!
We love witch of black bird pond
I feel like everyone was mentioning The Vanderbeekers this year! It's now on my official list for the future!
Witch of Blackbird Pond was one of my childhood faves
My son just gasped when he hears you mention Henry Huggins. Lol he adores that audiobook series!
Hi Megan! Thanks for sharing😊 I love historical fiction so much more now as an adult than I did as a child! I am adding A Place to Hang the Moon to my wish list right now!
A place to hang the moon is on my must read list
Ruby Reads has read aloud posters for several of these books. My family loves doing them during read alouds.
Great picks!
Our family favorite real aloud this school year is Lord Fauntleroy.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond is such a powerful story. I think it really brings out excellent conversations about faith and religion, as well as immigration, cross-cultural life, etc.
Yes! I agree 😊
We are about to finish Witch of Blackbird Pond! ❤
I’ve got to check these out!! We read Poppy by Avi and really enjoyed that one.
I will have to check that one out! Thanks for sharing!
I read, “A Place to Hang the Moon” this year and loved it! I plan to read it to my kids in the future.
Our favorite read aloud books this year so far - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, Ramona the Pest, and Frindle. Our least favorite was The Very Very Far North. For independent reading, the hits have been 39 Clues and Erin Hunter books - Warriors, Survivors, Seekers.
We didn’t like The Very Very Far North either! I struggle with things that don’t have super clear plot lines to follow, my kids felt like it was choppy and unexciting.
Thanks for the reviews! I just purchased a place to hang the moon per your suggestion. Can't wait to read it!
Yes, A Place to Hang the Moon is one of our favorites of all time.
We also read Place to Hang the Moon and loved it so much!!
My kids love the Vanderbeekers series, too!
My 13 year old son said his favorite was The Bronze Bow. My 11 year old daughter liked the fun book we kicked off this school year with, Adventures With Waffles. I loved a Murder for Her Majesty. My son said his favorite characters were in a Murder for Her Majesty. He said “I appreciate a book that really develops the characters in a way that makes me feel like I personally know them. And this book did that for me.”
My daughter especially loved The Great Turkey Walk! 🦃 😊
A Place to Hang the Moon was our favorite this year too! I was so sad when it was over.
Can't wait to check these out! ❤
We read a place to hang the moon a couple years back and is still our favorite. We just finished her newest book I think it’s called nothing else but miracles, also so so good! She is a great writer!
I would love to do audiobooks in the car! What audiobook services do you use and would I have to stream them or can I download them and not have to use data on my phone?
A Place to Hang the Moon has been on my list forever.
We have read all these books this year too except Henry Huggins. The series Tuesdays at the Castle has been one of our favorites this year as well
I will have to look up that series!
All great books! Read all except witch of blackbird pond but it’s on my list.
Oh man when we read stone fox, we listened to it on audio, I was not anticipating the ending and full on wept. My kids were fine though but it really does pull at your heartstrings!
We loved A Place to Hang the Moon last year and we followed it up with How I Became a Spy-a boy's story who stays in the city and all that happens with that. It was great to see how different the two stories were but happening at the same time.
That sounds like a great read!
I'm definitely grabbing A Place to Hang the Moon! Never heard of it! THANKS :)
Hope you enjoy it!
Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St John is so good. Absolutely beautiful.
I have a couple of your favourites, so must dive into those, and I’m tempted to pick up the others. Love Henry and Ribsy series!
Treasures of the Snow is on our list for next year 😊
@@PenniesAndSalt you’ll love it
My son read Stone Fox this year and was so upset with me. He also read Old Yeller 😬
Oh man! So much sadness! 💜
Our favorites were Sign of the Beaver and the Sarah Plain and Tall series.
My daughter LOVED Sarah Plain and Tall this year! That was her independent read.
@@PenniesAndSalt now I remember you mentioned that in a previous video.
I keep hearing about The Vanderbeekers - would my 13 and 16 year old like it?
I think so! My oldest is almost 14
Awesome list! Thanks so much!