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Thursday Thirteen #8

Thirteen Things about South Carolina Mom

13 Books I have love. . .

You will see that most of these titles are children's titles. I read all of these during my childhood and some of them again as an adult. I identified with the main character in many of these, which is why they are my favorites. The Bible is first because of the impact it has had on my life. The second title is loved by my oldest son Th and myself, and we have read it a few times together. The others are listed in no particular order.


1. Bible
2. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
3. Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
4. Tallahassee Higgins by Mary Downing Hahn
5. Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park
6. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
7. Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene
8. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
9. Corduroy series by Don Freeman
10. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
11. Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard & Florence Atwater
12. Ramona Quimby series by Beverly Quimby
13. Wait till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

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Anonymous said…
The Bible is amazing. I really love children's books also. I'm reading Anne of Green Gables for the first time and am so enjoying it. Blessings...
February 20, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Anonymous said…
I haven't read a one of those, but I have heard of several.
February 20, 2008 at 7:04 PM
SJ Reidhead said…
With the exception of the Bible, I did not read any of these. I never liked "childrens books" when I was a kid. I was more a Nancy Drew person, myself.

SJR
The Pink Flamingo
February 20, 2008 at 7:36 PM
Anonymous said…
I remember reading Nancy Drew series when I was teenage...

Great list!
February 20, 2008 at 7:38 PM
Anonymous said…
good list. I really like your blog's theme, btw.
February 20, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Anonymous said…
A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorites and my kids love Junie B. Jones.

Happy TT!
February 20, 2008 at 8:10 PM
SandyCarlson said…
No. 8 is one of my favorites, too. She is also a wonderful poet.
February 20, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Melanie said…
Awesome list! I have read most of these and I totally agree!
February 20, 2008 at 10:20 PM
cindy kay said…
I love several of these, too! The others I've never heard of, but if you like them, I think I'll go check them out. Thanks for the ideas!
February 20, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow that takes me right back. Loved Wrinkle in Time, Nancy Drew and Ramona especially. I have a book list as well this week.
February 21, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Dallas Meow said…
I also favor the little house on the prairie series
February 21, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Anonymous said…
I absolutely love everything about Junie B. Jones! My daughter and I read these together when she was younger and we would just laugh and laugh!
February 21, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Barbara said…
I believe all children read the Bible, Charlotte's Web, and Nancy Drew. I know I did. Good list.
February 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Laura Paxton said…
Good list of books! I've read about half of those...and still enjoy them!
February 21, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Anonymous said…
Fantastic list; I've read most of these! I have a book list for my TT, too! Very nice blog.
February 21, 2008 at 5:53 PM
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