tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post1191089585597818741..comments2023-09-16T09:12:39.449-04:00Comments on Lotus Rising: Wednesday's Wonders--Good boy bookslotusgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-75300208836448407172010-02-23T15:08:08.339-05:002010-02-23T15:08:08.339-05:00I've got the same problem here. It's tort...I've got the same problem here. It's torture getting my son to read. If I find some books that work, I'll be sure to pass them along to you. I've jotted down the above suggestions for my son.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-70823977934467463382010-02-19T12:57:39.478-05:002010-02-19T12:57:39.478-05:00Thanks y'all. Sherrie, those sound right down ...Thanks y'all. Sherrie, those sound right down his alley. Thank your son for me.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-88925367563071553752010-02-19T12:54:23.300-05:002010-02-19T12:54:23.300-05:00My son LOVED the Percy Jackson series. So did I! O...My son LOVED the Percy Jackson series. So did I! Other good books he recommends are the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz. The MC is like a teenage James Bond. My son also recommends the Skullduggery Pleasant books by Derek Landy. They feature a skeleton who is like a private investigator. They're pretty cool.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-28592460444060430152010-02-18T20:35:47.704-05:002010-02-18T20:35:47.704-05:00Ooh, I love good book ideas for boys. NOTHING make...Ooh, I love good book ideas for boys. NOTHING makes me happier than seeing my youngest boy reading. Well, I also like seeing him tire himself out playing outside, but reading is great too!Rebecca Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14851717214205302476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-2895808878577739652010-02-18T11:10:51.234-05:002010-02-18T11:10:51.234-05:00I'm still trying with my sons, so I'll let...I'm still trying with my sons, so I'll let you know if anything connects. I've boughten The Maze Runner, The book thief and Leviathan. I'm hoping one will connect.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-41345187994658449012010-02-18T11:06:16.731-05:002010-02-18T11:06:16.731-05:00I think a non-reader is just someone who hasn'...I think a non-reader is just someone who hasn't found the right book yet. This is further proof of my theory. :)Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13658962630981643176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-7323079075471856822010-02-18T08:59:33.597-05:002010-02-18T08:59:33.597-05:00Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to go ba...Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to go back and look over Natalie's list again. I forgot about that.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-49502007483512125652010-02-18T01:26:33.334-05:002010-02-18T01:26:33.334-05:00You know, Natalie Whipple did a post about this a ...You know, Natalie Whipple did a post about this a while back and got TONS of good suggestions. Here's the link:http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2009/12/thing-about-boy-books.html<br /><br />She has a few links in her post, but go to the comments section for more suggestions. Good luck. I truly believe that everybody can like to read if you can find the right books. I learned the same thing with my 11 year old daughter. :)Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-75711794751405247632010-02-18T01:06:56.096-05:002010-02-18T01:06:56.096-05:00I've written about this a couple times too, th...I've written about this a couple times too, though the books I've found are targeted at a younger age range. It's so important to find something that has that unique hook they need! You are absolutely right. And, I'm taking note of this series for my boy's future reading list! Thank you!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-31662452006164665922010-02-18T01:06:55.422-05:002010-02-18T01:06:55.422-05:00I've written about this a couple times too, th...I've written about this a couple times too, though the books I've found are targeted at a younger age range. It's so important to find something that has that unique hook they need! You are absolutely right. And, I'm taking note of this series for my boy's future reading list! Thank you!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-49464152782474945782010-02-17T23:23:39.852-05:002010-02-17T23:23:39.852-05:00That is SO exciting! My boys are a bit younger, so...That is SO exciting! My boys are a bit younger, so I can't say what your thirteen y/o guy might like, but my guys sure LOVED the Percy Jackson series ~ even my very reluctant reader. Sorry I'm no help, but I'll routin' for your boy!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-25024369830876175582010-02-17T19:44:53.189-05:002010-02-17T19:44:53.189-05:00It's pretty dark, but The Knife of Never Letti...It's pretty dark, but The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness is a great, action-packed read. It ends on a serious cliffhanger, as does the sequel, but luckily the third book will be coming out this year!Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-55510502254473504772010-02-17T19:21:59.017-05:002010-02-17T19:21:59.017-05:00James Dashner's books. I don't know if Maz...James Dashner's books. I don't know if Maze Runner is too old for your son, but the 13th reality series?Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-27134000675744039322010-02-17T18:46:55.985-05:002010-02-17T18:46:55.985-05:00Yat-Yee, I'll definitely look into the Suzanne...Yat-Yee, I'll definitely look into the Suzanne Collins book. I loved The Hunger Games, etc.<br /><br />Scott, It's a good reminder to look back at books that have stood the test of time.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-75659384259647046752010-02-17T17:25:09.869-05:002010-02-17T17:25:09.869-05:00What about Robert Lewis Stevenson? I think I was a...What about Robert Lewis Stevenson? I think I was about 13 when I read "Kidnapped" and "Treasure Island." Or Kipling's "Jungle Book?" I have absolutely no idea what sort of stuff is being written these days.scott g.f.baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05726743149139510832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-26446353519096646482010-02-17T16:19:02.072-05:002010-02-17T16:19:02.072-05:00I like 39 Clues as well, but they may seem a littl...I like 39 Clues as well, but they may seem a little young. Also Rick Riordan wrote the first book in the series and planned the whole story but the other books are written by different authors.<br /><br />Suzanne Collins' Gregor the Overlander may be of interest.Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-74981019678463646782010-02-17T15:44:58.036-05:002010-02-17T15:44:58.036-05:00Beth, Thanks. I'll check out the clues ones. M...Beth, Thanks. I'll check out the clues ones. My 9 year old loves the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, but I'm afraid the 13 year old will think they're too young for him, esp. since his little sister likes them. Maybe not though. I'll give it a shot.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288740773931647645.post-91731799448924690472010-02-17T14:59:37.107-05:002010-02-17T14:59:37.107-05:00Rick Riordan has done another series about clues t...Rick Riordan has done another series about clues that are very popular.<br /><br />And my friends son ranks Diary of a Wimpy Kid with Percy Jackson...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.com