Let me clarify the title. By reluctant reader, I mean someone who is not inclined to read...not someone who cannot read. By this I mean, my son is an advanced reader. He reads well above his grade level...I am not sure to what level. However, he does not really like to read. Oh, he reads in the car and when I assign him a book to read, but it is not his choice to read. He'd rather build with legos or....well....that's about it. He occasionally plays a video game. I believe he is likely gifted.
This is how I think his brain works. He is very analytical. He can pick out even the most obscure patterns and he excels at math. His brain is constantly working and putting things together. Because of this, he is very good at grammar because it is all about breaking down a sentence and putting it in it's parts. He's great at writing poetry because he can make patterns with words. He is great at reading because he can figure out how words are formed and what they mean in context.
So, I am constantly trying to find that book that will hook him...will make him want to sit and read. I know some people are just not readers, but I also recognize the value of reading.
So, I would like some suggestions and advice on this subject. I am looking for suggestions on books to read to capture him (no magic treehouse...been there, done that....and nothing too young...he's 7, but his level of reading is much higher) and advice on the subject of one book series that seems to grab the most reluctant of readers...Harry Potter.
Ok, so here's the deal with Harry Potter and our family...we have spent years avoiding the topic. I have pretty strong objections to the subject matter of the book...and would like to know your opinions whether they agree with me or not. I want to make an informed decision to whether to get the books for my son. So, here are my thoughts on Harry Potter and please feel free to comment below on your opinions:
I am serious about wanting input on book suggestions as well as Harry Potter advice both pro and con. I encourage you to comment on here versus my facebook page so others can read your wise words and can get a better idea on the subject.
This is how I think his brain works. He is very analytical. He can pick out even the most obscure patterns and he excels at math. His brain is constantly working and putting things together. Because of this, he is very good at grammar because it is all about breaking down a sentence and putting it in it's parts. He's great at writing poetry because he can make patterns with words. He is great at reading because he can figure out how words are formed and what they mean in context.
So, I am constantly trying to find that book that will hook him...will make him want to sit and read. I know some people are just not readers, but I also recognize the value of reading.
So, I would like some suggestions and advice on this subject. I am looking for suggestions on books to read to capture him (no magic treehouse...been there, done that....and nothing too young...he's 7, but his level of reading is much higher) and advice on the subject of one book series that seems to grab the most reluctant of readers...Harry Potter.
Ok, so here's the deal with Harry Potter and our family...we have spent years avoiding the topic. I have pretty strong objections to the subject matter of the book...and would like to know your opinions whether they agree with me or not. I want to make an informed decision to whether to get the books for my son. So, here are my thoughts on Harry Potter and please feel free to comment below on your opinions:
- The first "elephant in the room" thing for me, personally, is the most obvious thing. The witchcraft and sorcery. I rather not go there with my family. Ok...I know it is fiction. Kids cannot go flying on broomsticks. I am concerned of what this may open with my kids, though. I do not want them getting an interest in this subject. I know after the books first became popular, kids began dressing as wizards and finding more and more about majic and I know God says very plainly in the bible that we are not to tinker with such things. Am I too sensitive to that??
- I have heard recently that Rowling is very anti-christian. I'm not sure I can support that?? Does she put any of her agenda in her writing, even subtly?
- I know there is the clear line of good versus evil and I am not against this scenario. AND, I struggle with my love of Lord of the Rings which is also good versus evil, with one of the lead good guys as a sorcerer. I know Tolkein's intent, though, was a Christian parallel. I doubt Rowling's was. But, should that exclude the book from the list? Daniel reads book without a Christian intent all the time.
I am serious about wanting input on book suggestions as well as Harry Potter advice both pro and con. I encourage you to comment on here versus my facebook page so others can read your wise words and can get a better idea on the subject.
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