Reading at an early age is a good habit that you can treasure and enjoy for the rest of your life. At the age of eight it is good for you to develop the love for reading. You can check the list on this article, discover your interest and start reading!
1. Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
* High up in Zuckerman's barn is Charlotte's spiderweb. It describes Charlotte's feelings for Wilbur, a little pig who wants a friend. On this piece, E. B White also illustrates the love of a little girl named Fern. She's the one who saved the life of Wilbur when he was born runt. This tender novel which story revolve around friendship, love, life and death which everyone can enjoy through generations. The author, Elwyn Brooks White was a poet and literary stylist, a humorist, a leading American essayist and author of other beloved children's classics such as Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan.
2. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by Hiawyn Oram (adapted from C. S. Lewis novels)
* This picture book will introduce the kids to the magic of Narnia. This is to give younger readers a chance to share the magical experience and enter into the world of enchantment that will forever entice them go back. The amazing story started when four adventurous siblings, through a wardrobe door, step into Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter. But never had Christmas because it was cursed by the power of the White Witch. Only one can can reverse her wicked spell. That is Aslan, the Great Lion.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This novel has been drawing readers, not only young ones but adults alike into a magical enchantment for over sixty years.
Hiawyn Oram is a successful author from London. She is also the author of the popular Not-So-Grizzly Bear Stories, the Animal Heroes series, and Mona the Vampire.
3. Little House on the Prairie (Little House #2) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
* On this book, we will meet the author and her childhood. Laura since she was a little girl grew up writing books. She wrote series of historical fiction books for children and she based them on her childhood experiences. On this specific book, she tells us about their journey and when Pa Ingalls decided to sell the log house. The family sets out for Indian country and they travel from Wisconsin to Kansas and there, finally, little house on the prairie was built by Pa Ingalls. She described how farm life can be difficult and dangerous at times. But the entire family was kept busy and happy with their new life on the little House on the Prairie. They journeyed with covered wagon, then they find out that they are on Indian territory and they must move on.
4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket #1) by Roald Dahl
*Charlie Bucket is a young boy who comes from a poor. He loves chocolates so much that he spends most of his time dreaming about it. Story will tell us what happen when Willy Wonka, manufacturer of chocolates and candies announced that there were five golden tickets hidden in the bars of chocolate and sent throughout the country. Whoever finds the ticket will have a chance to join the tour of Wonka's chocolate factory and get a special glimpse of the wonders within. This will also tell us on how Charlie Bucket miraculously got the fifth golden ticket and his adventure inside the factory and how he spends the day in a mysterious competition for an unknown award. He's not alone on this adventure, he will be with four other nasty kids.
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter. He also wrote other best-loved children's stories of the 20th century, like Matilda and James and the Giant Peach.
5. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
* An orphaned child named Mary Lennox lived at her uncle's house in Yorkshire Moors.
She realized that the great mansion which has nearly 100 rooms is full of secrets. Her uncle always locked himself up in his room. The large property is surrounded by gardens which became Mary's only escape. Then, Mary discovered a secret garden with great walls surrounding it and is locked with a missing key. She eventually finds a way in with two unexpected companions. On this novel, the secret of this garden will be unfold.
Frances Eliza Hodgson started writing when her mother died in 1870. She assumes the responsibility to supply the needs of her family. She had great success as a novelist, playwright, and children's author. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886) and A Little Princess (1905) were among other classic children's novels that she also wrote.
6. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter #1) by J.K. Rowling
* Harry Potter's life became miserable when his parents died and he was forced to live in a tiny closet under the stairs by his heartless relatives. When he receives a letter telling him that he is a wizard, that changes his fortune. He was rescued by a mysterious visitor and was brought to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry which became his new home.
He wrestled with his magical powers but after a while he feels like a normal kid. However, even within the Wizard community, he is still special. He is the only boy who lived and survived the evil Lord Voldemort's killing curse who vanished after failing to kill Harry.
Harry's first year at Hogwarts is the best of his life but everything isn't perfect. This book will show us so much about the high stake adventures of Harry as he prevent the evil hands to take over the castle.
Joanne Rowling is the author of Harry Potter series. The first book was published by this name. But her publishers demanded her to use initials instead since their target readers are mostly young boys who might not want to read a book written by a woman. She took her paternal grandmother's name, Kathleen as the second initial on J. K. Rowling.
7. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona Quimby #6) by Beverly Cleary
*This is a story of an eight year old girl Ramona. Mr. Quimby's going to college, Mrs. Quimby's going to work. Now that Ramona is eight, she can ride a bus alone and go to school all by herself. After school she needs to stay with her Grandmother Kemp and be nice to Willa Jean, a brat little girl until her sister, Beatrice or Beeruz comes to take her home. Life is not easy as it used to be for Ramona. Every member of the Quimby family needs to make an adjustment. Ramona took this chance to prove to them that she is big enough and her family can count on her.
The author of this book, Beverly Cleary also writes over 30 books for young adults and children. The main characters of her stories were normal children with the same challenges that many of us are facing as we grow up. Some of her best known and loved characters are Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice ("Beezus"), Henry Huggins, and Ralph S. Mouse.
8. I Can Cook: Puddings and Desserts by Marika Germanis
* This is a simple recipe book with step by step instruction on how to make a simple pudding and desserts. This beginner's' cookbook is ideal for children. Through simple instruction you can easily follow and learn how to make desserts with adult's supervision.
Marika Germanis took pleasure in writing cookbooks in memory of her granddaughter Imsi and their early years of cooking together. She is looking forward to see her as a great cook one day. She was born in Zimbabwe, Africa and had a privilege of having fresh and naturally grown fruits and vegetables on their farm. That's where love for cooking started and nourished.
9. The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children #1) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
* After their parents died, four siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny found a place they can call a home on a boxcar in the woods near Silver City. On the process, they worked for Dr. Moore and his mother. They also meet a grandfather who showed them kindness. Then not long ago, they knew him as Mr. Alden, their very own grandfather whom they perceived as cruel prior to meeting him. Mr. Alden being rich took his grandchildren and built special room for them and make sure they are comfortable in his large house. He also moved the boxcar on one of his gardens so they can still play on it whenever they miss their boxcar home.
Gertrude Chandler Warner dreamed of becoming an author from the age of five. She writes stories for her Grandfather Carpenter and gave one of the stories to him every Christmas. Ms. Warner is best known as the author of The Boxcar Children mysteries even today.
10. The Hobbit (Middle-Earth Universe) by J.R.R. Tolkien
* Bilbo is a stay-at-home hobbit who don't want anything to do with adventures. Expectedly, Bilbo refused to join Gandalf, the wizard when he proposes an adventure to him. Gandalf scratches a secret sign on Bilbo's door. Bilbo's peaceful life was interrupted by a surprise visit of a troop of 13 dwarves led by Thorin. The journey and the adventure begins where they encounter all sorts of villains and obstacles.
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien wrote this for his own children. Today, his novels are recognized as a timeless classic. J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, poet, WWI veteran, philologist, and university professor. He is best known as the author of the high fantasy classic works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings .
These are short summaries and a little background on the authors of each book. You'll surely find a couple of books from the list which you can pick and start reading to keep you busy for the next couple of days.
