http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ SCM Community Forum » Topic: books after Dan Frontier? en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:07:07 +0000 http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15666 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:42:54 +0000 wearejenandkev 15666@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Thanks!&nbsp; I found the books by Stephen Meader at my library, also!&nbsp; I placed a hold on one!&nbsp; I figure I will just place a hold on one from each series and see which one is a best fit!&nbsp; Thanks for the help everyone!&nbsp;</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15658 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:59:43 +0000 missceegee 15658@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Sugar Creek Gang books are listed for 9 to 12 year olds. My kids loved the stories as read alouds from about 4 years old and up, but I would say they are about 3rd grade level.</p> <p>Enjoy<img src="/scmforum/my-plugins/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /></p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15657 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:47:02 +0000 RobinP 15657@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Dan Frontier books are graduated readers.&nbsp; Well done.&nbsp;</p> <p>Boys in my library&nbsp; love books by Stephen Meader.&nbsp; They've been reprinted although they're pricey.&nbsp; You might find some at your library.&nbsp;</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15642 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:54:00 +0000 wearejenandkev 15642@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>The &nbsp;Dan Frontier books&nbsp;&nbsp;are different grade levels, depending on the book.&nbsp; Some are 1st-2nd.&nbsp; Some are 3rd-4th.&nbsp; My son is turning 8yo next week, but he reads at about a high 3rd/low 4th grade level.&nbsp; So, we read the JF books, not the JE books.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jennifer</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15639 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:22:41 +0000 Iamasahm 15639@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>What age would you say these are for?&nbsp; Thanks</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15637 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:34:30 +0000 wearejenandkev 15637@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Thanks so much!&nbsp; I reserved the "The Swamp Robber" from the Sugar Creek Gang and "Justin Morgan had a Horse" at the library! You all are awesome!&nbsp; My son hated reading until I started listening to everyone's book recommendations!&nbsp; Now, he loves it!&nbsp;</p> <p>Dan Frontier is by William Hurley.&nbsp; My library has them!&nbsp; But, pay attention to the reading levels.&nbsp; The books are various reading levels.&nbsp; Some of them were really easy for him.&nbsp; He read them anyway, but they weren't challenging.&nbsp; Others were the perfect level, though!&nbsp; You will love them!&nbsp; They are full of all kinds of adventures that little boys love!&nbsp; I only wish there were lots more!&nbsp;</p> <p>Jennifer</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15632 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:51:07 +0000 Laura.bora 15632@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>What is Dan Frontier?&nbsp; I have a friend whose son is in LOVE with the Billy and Blaze books.&nbsp; Who is the author?&nbsp; I'd like to see if my library has it!</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15621 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:27:44 +0000 missceegee 15621@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>The Sugar Creek Gang series by Paul Hutchens.&nbsp;</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15620 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:18:33 +0000 mrsjamiesouth 15620@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>What about Marguerite Henry?&nbsp; Justin Morgan had a Horse and her Misty series.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/books-after-dan-frontier#post-15619 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:49:35 +0000 wearejenandkev 15619@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>Hi!&nbsp; All of you wonderful ladies have led me to two series for my 8yo.&nbsp; We have read every Billy and Blaze book and almost every Dan Frontier book,&nbsp; Thanks for the help!!&nbsp; But, now what?&nbsp; Any other ideas?&nbsp; The Juvenile Fiction Dan Frontier books are the perfect reading level for him and he loves them!&nbsp; But, we only have two left!&nbsp;&nbsp;Can anyone think of any similar books?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Jennifer</p>