Books for a 9yr old boy *short notice urgent*

irratebass · 07-23-2015, 03:30 PM

Needing some help or links or even books if you have them.

Me & the wife got the boy a Kindle HD Fire for his birthday (tomorrow) and our rule is he has to read 30 mins a day before he can play any games.......so I am asking for suggestions on which kind of books to download on it for him.

He is into Star Wars and Cars (the cartoon and the real vehicles) and Legos, but mostly Star Wars right now, oh and Minecraft.

So any info would be helpful and I thank you in advance.

dave · 07-23-2015, 03:40 PM

My youngest just graduated from college, so I'm a few years removed from knowing anything about a nine year old, but then again, classics are classics, right?
James and the Giant Peach
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlotte's Web
Goosebumps
Phantom Tollbooth
Holes

Admittedly, I am unaware of any real books published in the last, I don't know, ten or fifteen years.

The Poet · 07-23-2015, 03:41 PM

If he likes Star Wars, many of the early works of Robert A. Heinlein would likely please him. Here's some suggestions.

Rocket Ship Galileo, 1947 *
Beyond This Horizon, 1948 (initially serialized in 1942, and at that time credited to Anson MacDonald)
Space Cadet, 1948 *
Red Planet, 1949 *
Sixth Column, 1949 (initially serialized in 1941, and at that time credited to Anson MacDonald) (aka: The Day After Tomorrow)
Farmer in the Sky, 1950 (initially serialized in a condensed version in Boys' Life magazine as "Satellite Scout") (Retro Hugo Award, 1951) *
Between Planets, 1951 *
The Puppet Masters, 1951 (re-published posthumously with excisions restored, 1990)
The Rolling Stones, 1952 (aka: Space Family Stone) *
Starman Jones, 1953 *
The Star Beast, 1954 *
Tunnel in the Sky, 1955 *
Double Star, 1956—Hugo Award, 1956[2]
Time for the Stars, 1956 *
Citizen of the Galaxy, 1957 *
The Door into Summer, 1957
Have Space Suit—Will Travel, 1958—Hugo Award nominee, 1959[3] *
Methuselah's Children, 1958 (originally a serialized novella in 1941)
Starship Troopers, 1959—Hugo Award, 1960[4]

irratebass · 07-23-2015, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

My youngest just graduated from college, so I'm a few years removed from knowing anything about a nine year old, but then again, classics are classics, right?
James and the Giant Peach
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Charlotte's Web
Goosebumps
Phantom Tollbooth
Holes

Admittedly, I am unaware of any real books published in the last, I don't know, ten or fifteen years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

If he likes Star Wars, many of the early works of Robert A. Heinlein would likely please him. Here's some suggestions.

Rocket Ship Galileo, 1947 *
Beyond This Horizon, 1948 (initially serialized in 1942, and at that time credited to Anson MacDonald)
Space Cadet, 1948 *
Red Planet, 1949 *
Sixth Column, 1949 (initially serialized in 1941, and at that time credited to Anson MacDonald) (aka: The Day After Tomorrow)
Farmer in the Sky, 1950 (initially serialized in a condensed version in Boys' Life magazine as "Satellite Scout") (Retro Hugo Award, 1951) *
Between Planets, 1951 *
The Puppet Masters, 1951 (re-published posthumously with excisions restored, 1990)
The Rolling Stones, 1952 (aka: Space Family Stone) *
Starman Jones, 1953 *
The Star Beast, 1954 *
Tunnel in the Sky, 1955 *
Double Star, 1956—Hugo Award, 1956[2]
Time for the Stars, 1956 *
Citizen of the Galaxy, 1957 *
The Door into Summer, 1957
Have Space Suit—Will Travel, 1958—Hugo Award nominee, 1959[3] *
Methuselah's Children, 1958 (originally a serialized novella in 1941)
Starship Troopers, 1959—Hugo Award, 1960[4]

Thanks guys!!!!!!!

The Poet · 07-23-2015, 04:39 PM

I did a quick check on Amazon, and there's a ton of Heinlein available for Kindle. But take note that some of his later works are too mature for kids, as he sorta became a dirty old man at times. For instance, The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress is safe, even if the title sounds suggestive, but Stranger In A Strange Land (his masterpiece) is not suitable for a 9-year-old boy.

pnoon · 07-23-2015, 05:57 PM

I have a ton of Robert Heinlein eBooks as well as many other authors. PM me if come up with specifics you are interested in. I'm happy to share.

nutcracker · 07-23-2015, 08:52 PM

Anything by Roald Dahl (his children's books that is)

irratebass · 07-24-2015, 07:59 AM

Thank you Peter & Neil, I'll keep those in mind.

nutcracker · 07-24-2015, 08:06 AM

If he gets into Roald Dahl, you'll have no trouble getting the 30 mins a night. I'd start with "The Twits" if you can find it on kindle. My kids would read those books for hours - multiple times too.

nutcracker · 07-24-2015, 08:09 AM

The whole lot is on Amazon.com. If he doesn't like "The Twits" , "The Fantastic Mr Fox" and "George's Marvelous Medicine" I would be shocked.

shilala · 07-24-2015, 08:36 AM

How to eat fried worms, Lawn Boy, that's all I can think of.

Heinlein is a great call. He doesn't use language, but some is his stuff is so out there that it'd make the kid disgusted.

irratebass · 07-25-2015, 11:02 AM

I found quite a few of these already guys, thanks a million!

kydsid · 07-25-2015, 03:01 PM

Get on your local libraries website and find out if they have an eBook section. Most have reading lists updated and posted constantly.

jsnake · 07-26-2015, 03:54 AM

Where the Red Fern Grows. My favorite childhood book and great for a boy.

chippewastud79 · 07-26-2015, 10:20 PM

If he likes sports, Matt Christopher books. Miracle at the Plate was a favorite of mine as a kid.

The Poet · 07-26-2015, 10:39 PM

I could not have been much older than 9 when I read Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki. A great true adventure story.

jjirons69 · 07-27-2015, 07:34 AM

I asked my 10-year old what he would recommend. He said get him all the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. They're fun to read and I often hear him laughing out loud. He's read them all numerous times.

irratebass · 07-27-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

If he likes sports, Matt Christopher books. Miracle at the Plate was a favorite of mine as a kid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsnake

Where the Red Fern Grows. My favorite childhood book and great for a boy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kydsid

Get on your local libraries website and find out if they have an eBook section. Most have reading lists updated and posted constantly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjirons69

I asked my 10-year old what he would recommend. He said get him all the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. They're fun to read and I often hear him laughing out loud. He's read them all numerous times.

Thanks for continued suggestions guys.

Jjirons - I found the whole collection for him.

I plan on uploading these tonight after work.

trogdor · 07-27-2015, 11:21 AM

Around that age I started reading Piers Anthony's Xanth series. It's young adult geared fantasy.

jsnake · 07-27-2015, 11:23 PM

Don't forget to get a library card and check out free books through them. I use the app Overdrive which connects to my library and they have an amazing selection of old and newest released books. Hopefully your library does too.

07-23-2015, 03:30 PM	#1
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Needing some help or links or even books if you have them. Me & the wife got the boy a Kindle HD Fire for his birthday (tomorrow) and our rule is he has to read 30 mins a day before he can play any games.......so I am asking for suggestions on which kind of books to download on it for him. He is into Star Wars and Cars (the cartoon and the real vehicles) and Legos, but mostly Star Wars right now, oh and Minecraft. So any info would be helpful and I thank you in advance. __________________

07-23-2015, 03:40 PM	#2
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent My youngest just graduated from college, so I'm a few years removed from knowing anything about a nine year old, but then again, classics are classics, right? James and the Giant Peach Where the Sidewalk Ends Charlotte's Web Goosebumps Phantom Tollbooth Holes Admittedly, I am unaware of any real books published in the last, I don't know, ten or fifteen years. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

07-23-2015, 03:41 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent If he likes Star Wars, many of the early works of Robert A. Heinlein would likely please him. Here's some suggestions. Rocket Ship Galileo, 1947 * Beyond This Horizon, 1948 (initially serialized in 1942, and at that time credited to Anson MacDonald) Space Cadet, 1948 * Red Planet, 1949 * Sixth Column, 1949 (initially serialized in 1941, and at that time credited to Anson MacDonald) (aka: The Day After Tomorrow) Farmer in the Sky, 1950 (initially serialized in a condensed version in Boys' Life magazine as "Satellite Scout") (Retro Hugo Award, 1951) * Between Planets, 1951 * The Puppet Masters, 1951 (re-published posthumously with excisions restored, 1990) The Rolling Stones, 1952 (aka: Space Family Stone) * Starman Jones, 1953 * The Star Beast, 1954 * Tunnel in the Sky, 1955 * Double Star, 1956—Hugo Award, 1956[2] Time for the Stars, 1956 * Citizen of the Galaxy, 1957 * The Door into Summer, 1957 Have Space Suit—Will Travel, 1958—Hugo Award nominee, 1959[3] * Methuselah's Children, 1958 (originally a serialized novella in 1941) Starship Troopers, 1959—Hugo Award, 1960[4] __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-23-2015, 04:39 PM	#5
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent I did a quick check on Amazon, and there's a ton of Heinlein available for Kindle. But take note that some of his later works are too mature for kids, as he sorta became a dirty old man at times. For instance, The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress is safe, even if the title sounds suggestive, but Stranger In A Strange Land (his masterpiece) is not suitable for a 9-year-old boy. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-23-2015, 05:57 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent I have a ton of Robert Heinlein eBooks as well as many other authors. PM me if come up with specifics you are interested in. I'm happy to share. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-23-2015, 08:52 PM	#7
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Anything by Roald Dahl (his children's books that is) __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Thank you Peter & Neil, I'll keep those in mind. __________________

07-24-2015, 08:06 AM	#9
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent If he gets into Roald Dahl, you'll have no trouble getting the 30 mins a night. I'd start with "The Twits" if you can find it on kindle. My kids would read those books for hours - multiple times too. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

07-24-2015, 08:09 AM	#10
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent The whole lot is on Amazon.com. If he doesn't like "The Twits" , "The Fantastic Mr Fox" and "George's Marvelous Medicine" I would be shocked. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

07-24-2015, 08:36 AM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent How to eat fried worms, Lawn Boy, that's all I can think of. Heinlein is a great call. He doesn't use language, but some is his stuff is so out there that it'd make the kid disgusted. __________________

07-25-2015, 11:02 AM	#12
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent I found quite a few of these already guys, thanks a million! __________________

07-25-2015, 03:01 PM	#13
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Get on your local libraries website and find out if they have an eBook section. Most have reading lists updated and posted constantly. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

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jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Where the Red Fern Grows. My favorite childhood book and great for a boy.

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chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent If he likes sports, Matt Christopher books. Miracle at the Plate was a favorite of mine as a kid. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent I could not have been much older than 9 when I read Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki. A great true adventure story. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-27-2015, 07:34 AM	#17
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent I asked my 10-year old what he would recommend. He said get him all the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. They're fun to read and I often hear him laughing out loud. He's read them all numerous times. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

07-27-2015, 11:21 AM	#19
trogdor Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: marc Posts: 146 Trading: (1)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Around that age I started reading Piers Anthony's Xanth series. It's young adult geared fantasy.

07-27-2015, 11:23 PM	#20
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Books for a 9yr old boy short notice urgent Don't forget to get a library card and check out free books through them. I use the app Overdrive which connects to my library and they have an amazing selection of old and newest released books. Hopefully your library does too.