[MR] Looking for some elementary school level *fiction* book suggestions

[kevin taylor]

perhaps GT has changed, 
but we started with "idylls for the king"
"the iliad" and "the odyssey"
homer, ovid, and british lit, get it across that
people are the same from then till now.
 
if you want to get them hooked before
putting in the heavies, can always go
easy on them with "Mists of Avalon" 
"3 muskateers".  "cyrano" was in that line but
not endorsed. :-)
 
remember the GT kids are bored
and just as smart as adults, and the
average reading level is college level, even
at their ages - if they read. so thats the
elementary challenge to convert the sharp
minds to reading.
 
best,
callidore> Subject: [MR] Looking for some elementary school level *fiction* book suggestions> > I've come across a school library media specialist and a GT teacher in > search of a fiction book for 2nd-4th grade that includes the creation of > a coat of arms - the development and creation, I should say.  I did > respond that it was unlikely, considering how they were created and who > created them, but I figured I'd ask the folks I know who'd be likely to > know of such a book.> > Short of that "ideal", I'm also looking for suggestions of fiction books > suitable for elementary school students that mention coats of arms - or > at least that worn in either tournament or battle to identify the > knights.> > Fantasy may be "ok" - if the world is similar enough to medieval to > "pass", but historical fiction is preferred.> > Any suggestions?   (asked hopefully)> > > Thanks!> -Liz   (Lady Elisabeth Henley... of Lochmere, in theory, though unable > to "play" right now)> ========================================================================> The Merry Rose Tavern at Cheapside> List Info: http://merryrose.atlantia.sca.org/> Submissions: Atlantia at atlantia.sca.org> Subscriptions: http://seahorse.atlantia.sca.org/mailman/listinfo/atlantia
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