The Innocent Smiley: Top Ten Tuesday #48

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Top Ten Tuesday #48

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Top Ten Books From My Childhood That I Would Love To Revisit!

I read a ton of books when I was a youngin', and yes, I would love to revisit them all because I barely remember the plot, or what made me love that specific book so much. BUT THEN AGAIN, I don't want to ruin the magic. So maybe I will revisit them in theory.

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke - Only my favorite childhood book of all time so of course it's going to be on the list. I also want to reread the entire trilogy, because I kind of didn't finish the last book in this series.

Matilda by Roald Dahl - I love this book, I love the movie, I wouldn't mind revisiting this at all because I know that it will still be amazing. Because Matilda.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell - I'm pretty sure I had to read this for summer reading in elementary school, but I absolutely loved it. Do I remember it? No. No I do not. But dolphins.

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli - I'm actually very surprised that there is a sequel to this. The ending for Stargirl, at least I remember, really saddened me, so maybe I'll check out that second book.

Frindle by Andrew Clements - THIS BOOK. I think I read everything by Andrew Clements because they were just so fun. Like renaming a pen "frindle".

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen - I also reread this book numerous times throughout my childhood, this and Flush. Now that I think about it, Flush was more of a favorite.

The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine - So I kind of remember what happened, I know that it's about the plague, but it also involved magic and fairies?

Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce - I READ EVERYTHING BY TAMORA PIERCE. Mostly everything haha. But I've been meaning to reread this series, because Alanna is awesome. The cover? Not so much.

Half Magic by Edward Eager - I remember the cover and the illustrations, but nothing about this book. Just that I saw it, every day, in elementary school. It haunts me.

Socks by Beverly Cleary - CATS. SOCKS. EVERYTHING I LOVE IN LIFE. Anyways, I love Beverly Cleary was also another author I read a lot from in my elementary school years.

I read a billion books in elementary school, even while the teacher was talking, ha. Any childhood books you would like to revisit?

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Alysia 55p · 523 weeks ago

Tamora Pierce's Immortals series (Wild Magic, Wolf-Speaker, Emperor Mage, Realm of the Gods) was the one series by her I was absolutely obsessed with. I don't know how many times I reread those books so I'd definitely want to revisit those!! Such great choices!!
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

I saw those on EW and I was like "YES LET ME REQUEST THOSE" but they didn't accept me hahaha. I mean they're at the library so its not a big deal but still. I haven't read that series yet, I think...maybe...I'm not sure hahah.

Thanks Alysia!

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joyousreads 92p · 523 weeks ago

i must've been a deprived reader when I was child as I've not read any of these!
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Haha some of these are fairly new (aka when I was a child) so its understandable.

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sharandshanti 28p · 523 weeks ago

I haven't read ink heart but my friend is currently reading ink death and apparently it has all the feels. I read alanna: the first adventure but the second series about Kel (I've read 3 books) is far better. I feel like I've heard of Island of the blue dolphins. I haven't read Hoot, the two princesses, or socks either. Maybe I'll check them out if I want something fun.

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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Hey I stopped at Inkdeath and I have no idea why! Oh I also tried reading that second series but I don't remember much from it. Yes you should check them out haha!

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kaylasanchez2 69p · 523 weeks ago

I’ve read… uh… two of these. And Stargirl I didn’t even get to till I was 17! But Island of the Blue Dolphins was a favorite of mine as well; it was one I was always rereading.

My sister loves all the Levine books; I guess one day I’ll go back and see what the fuss is all about :)
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

COME ON NOW KAYLA! Just kidding. I loved Island of the Blue Dolphins. I need to dig that out of my basement for a quick read because I barely remember it.

I've only read one book by Levine (this one) and there's more? What?

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lissiet 69p · 523 weeks ago

I love Matilda, I think it is the first book I fangirled over!
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

YES me too! I also equally love the movie haha

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Kate @Read and Dream · 523 weeks ago

Matilda was on my list as well as Beverly Cleary's Ramona series. Such good picks!
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Thanks Kate!!! :)

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shannonmiz 83p · 523 weeks ago

I am sad that I haven't read basically ANY of these. Except maybe Matilda. But I think it was by force. BUT I loved to read when I wasn't supposed to. Pretty sure I still do ;) Great list!
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

BY FORCE? But its so good! I think my teacher read it to me in second grade hahaha. Then I reread it by myself. Oh I read so much when I was younger.

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chrissi1986 73p · 523 weeks ago

I loved all things Roald Dahl! I still do! <3 Great list!
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Thanks Chrissi! I've read most of his books as well :)

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Tiffany · 523 weeks ago

I actually haven't read any of these book on your list, but I love Matilda movie! I remember thinking that I want to be like her because she's awesome and all.
Anyway, great list! (even though I haven't read them, I had heard about some :D )

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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Matilda is definitely awesome. And you should read it! It's pretty similar to the movie, with a few differences here and there. Thanks Tiffany!

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Benish · 523 weeks ago

I loved Matlida too, and I liked the movie as well! Great list overall.
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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Thanks Benish!

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anabutterfliesoftheimagination 57p · 523 weeks ago

I love Matilda and Frindle. Both Roald Dahl and Andrew Clements were amazing MG authors, and I would read just about anything written by them. They both set readers' imaginations soaring, and that makes for the perfect MG book. My favorite Andrew Clements book is The School Story. It was what inspired me to try writing a book when I was in 4th grade. I didn't actually start writing that book until 7th grade, but I reread The School Story from time to time just because it's so adorable.

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vlangloisx3 116p · 523 weeks ago

Yes I read a TON of books by Andrew Clements. Does he still write? Hm. I did read The School Story too, I think. I'll need to look it up to refresh my memory. But I read all that was in the library hahaha.

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