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Top Ten Childhood Faves
1. The Chimney Witches by Victoria Whitehead - I guess even as a child I loved paranormal books. I'm not sure what it was that made me love this book so much, but I checked it out from the library several times a year. A few years ago, I finally found a copy on Amazon and purchased it. There's just something about the books you loved as a child that makes you have to have them.
2. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - There is so much to love about this book. And I always wanted a friend like Anne.
3. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams - I don't think it's possible to not love this book.
4. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner - I remember waking up early on Saturday mornings, getting all of my books stacked in order, and seeing how many I could read before my parents discovered that I was awake. I loved getting lost in these stories.
5. Nancy Drew Books by Carolyn Keene - I liked some books in this series more than others, but I always enjoyed the adventures of Nancy and her friends.
6. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle - I was always fascinated by this story. I know that I read this book and its sequels multiple times.
7. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder - I've lost track of how many times I read these books. I was so curious about what it would have been like to live in a different time.
8. Heidi by Joanna Spyri - I guess my love for books in foreign settings goes all the way back to childhood. I could lose myself for hours with Heidi and her goats.
9. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell - I used to love dolphins, and I think the fact that 'dolphins' was in the title made me love the book. Even so, it's a wonderful story and one that I reread many times.
10. The Babysitter's Club - I still remember the first book I read from this series - Mallory and the Trouble with Twins. I wanted to be just like these girls when I grew up. That didn't quite happen, but the books were great!
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Oooh, I loved Island of the Blue Dolphins! I can't believe I forgot to put that one on my list. I want to reread that one someday.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see Anne of Green Gables has made it on to so many lists. I can't believe I forgot to add The Babysitters Club to mine. I loved that series when I was younger.
ReplyDeleteI've got Little House on the Prairie and The Velveteen Rabbit on my list too. Brings back good memories.
ReplyDeleteGoing through everyone's post I can't believe all the great books I forgot about. I loved A Wrinkle in Time. Here's my list
ReplyDeleteLoved Nancy Drew
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Excellent choices - we have one in common!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my Top Ten Tuesday post. :)
Ah, The Velveteen Rabbit! I completely forgot to out this book on my list. But it should be there! Great choice.
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Ohhh! Forgot about he Velveteen Rabbit! 10 just isn't enough to list my favorites!
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Heidi is another book I forgot about, but I did love when I was kid. Great list :)
ReplyDeleteI always loved Mallory & the Trouble with Twins because it had makeovers involved. haha. Great list!
ReplyDeleteWe have a few of the same books on our lists. I completely forgot about Island of the Blue Dolphins, I really enjoyed that book when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteIf I could have continued my list I would have also included A Wrinkle in Time and Island of the Blue Dolphin. I loved those books! Here are the books that made the cut http://wp.me/pzUn5-GY
ReplyDeleteWe read A Wrinkle In Time in the 4th grade. Still a classic!
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