Hi Shelley, I can't remember if I answered this message, so if I did, sorry for the duplicate response. Thanks for the recommendations. I, too, enjoy kids'books and haven't read any of these. I'll check them out. Take care, Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <rhod3021@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 10:20 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: (off topic) seeking book recommendation > I my own experience Children's books are great for light reading without > thought, smile. I love curling up with a good kids book. > > I liked the three WWII books, Torn Thread, Katarina, and Devil's Arithmetic. > But that might just prove I am a bit twisted in my thinking. If you are a > student or teacher at heart. Apple Island, The Class at the End of the > Hall, and the Elevator Family are excellent choices. As are the books by > Louis Sachar. > > H.T.H. > > Just finished a great one, is on the validation list. Ella Enchanted. > > Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden > rhod3021@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > > "One glance at a book and you hear > the voice of another person, perhaps > someone dead for 1,000 years. To > read is to voyage through time" > > ~ Carl Sagan > > > >