my3boys
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I would like my up and coming 8th grader to read these books, especially the first 4, but can't quite fit them in our schedule for this upcoming year. Should we try to read them, even if it's 1 per term/quarter, or what??
I think that my ds would like them and we can probably fit them in...but I don't want to overload him this year.
Thoughts??
my3boys
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bump.
momto2blessings
Member
I'll bump you again:) I really don't know. My 7th grader will read Penny Candy next year, and also Justice at some point. Not sure about the rest. I'm not sure how necessary, but always see them rec. so plan to use them! I hope moms of olders will chime in for you:) Gina
Bookworm
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I do think they are good to fit in at some point. I mean, we teach our kids math and literature and art and music--shouldn't we prepare them for the future by teaching them how to manage a career, how money works, what is going on in politics, how to tell which folks are telling the truth and which are full of beans . . . and these are an easy and engaging way to learn and bring up for discussion those things. I do include them in my kids' junior high reading.
Sue
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I know that Uncle Eric books have been mentioned before, but I can't seem to find a post that talks more specifically about them. Since I'm not familiar with them, can someone describe these books?
my3boys
Member
Well, we have Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (and as of yesterday, I ordered the other 3 on my list...there are more). I've only read this one, but it is a short read on economics by an "uncle" answering questions his nephew has asked him (hope that made sense). This one is really good, not too long (or boring), engaging, interesting, and does make you want to learn more about the subject.
And, as Bookworm mentioned, they are just as necessary as literature, and so on. I really don't want to wait until hs for these gems and *then* try to fit them in, so it's this year, for sure.
Thanks for the encouragement, just what I needed.
Bookworm
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Here they all are:
http://www.bluestockingpress.com/uncle-eric-books.htm
I would say the first six are a good idea for EVERYONE. The next two are great for someone who might go into business. The last three are more history/foreign policy focused. My kids have read or are reading them all.
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