Cliff Hanger Chapters

I would like to bump this one up.   I am looking for chapter books that my kids can enjoy just on their own reading time!  I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions.  We really like to go to the Library and they are really starting to enjoy quiet reading time! 

Thank you and blessings!

Jennifer 

Dr. Dolittle was a “begging for more ” on most chapters for us! (though we read aloud). Also, My Father’s Dragan series. Not sure of the ages of your kids though. My readers are 7 and 8. They also often could not put down the Little House series.

I see the original poster was asking for great read alouds, and Jennifer, you are looking for great can’t-put-down books for quiet time. I have an interesting theory here. I’m finding I want to hold onto the “can’t-put-down” books to use more as read-aloud, otherwise my kids are racing through, just SO eager to see what happens next! Of course, it’s great when they’ve found a book they love, but my fear (still slightly unfounded but I am beginning to monitor) is that they are so caught up in wanting to know “what next” that they are skipping over some of the descriptive writing in favour of plot.

I suppose I should be pleased though that they enjoy reading so much

Have fun making your choices! Andi

Not sure of your kids’ age, but Trumpet of the Swan by EB White was so great for my entire family, ages 3-13! 🙂

I read it aloud, but it’s a book a child could read too. My kids always wanted “just one more chapter, please!”

Wow!  Thank you!  These are great suggestions.  My kids are 10, 8, and 7. 

Andi, I never thought about hanging onto the hard to put down books for read aloud time.  That is a great idea!

Thanks again!!!