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G A Henty
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Anyone have any G A Henty favorites? We have not read one yet but are looking through his books.
Thanks!
Melissa
I am wondering the same thing. I bought one (about civil war), and it was way over my son’s reading ability ( he was around 10 at the time). I have heard such good things about this author, but I am wondering if there are less difficult choices for an average reader??
My 16yos started reading lots of Henty last year.
He likes all of them.
My then 10yos said they were to hard to read– and he reads alot.
They are full of lots of info— can be dry at times— sometimes alot of details.
I will ask my 16yo which ones he liked best when he gets home from work.
HTH
Mic
I’ve read part of The Boy Knight. I think has a second alternate title… oh wait, it has two. It has also been titled Winning His Spurs as well as Fighting the Saracens. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read so far, but I’m not sure my 10yo daughter would read it on her own unless I read the first few chapters TO her to get her hooked (which is something you may try?).
Also, I wanted to share a few Henty resources:
First, there are more than 50 (last time I checked) of Henty’s books available for FREE on Amazon in Kindle format (and there is a free Kindle reader application for computers, Ipod Touch, etc). You can find those here.
Second, this page shows a chronological listing of all the books by the time period they are set it. It makes my life really easy to pick something that fits with what we’re studying.
Third, The Boy’s Guide to the Historical Adventures of G/ A/ Henty by William Potter gives you a great historical background and plot summary of 72 Henty books that were written for boys. Vision Forum sells it for $10, Amazon has it cheaper here.
Our first and favorite so far was By Pyke and by Dike (may not have it spelled right) we listened to a librivox recording of it and the reader is excellent as well.
Julie
Same question here. I see there are 19 completed on Librivox. Would Henty be appropriate for an 8yo to listen?
Thanks!
Melissa
My son liked listening to them at about 10 or so but only in an enclosed space:) Car rides were perfect as there are dry bits at the beginning of many and until you really connect with the characters its hard to ‘get into’. Definitely recommend read aloud or audio rather than read to themselves at the pre teen age…
Tristan, thank YOU for that chrono link to Henty’s books. We have the FREE Kindle version, but I’m always searching for the right book. This lnk you sent is just what I needed!!! Thanks again.
Oh and our older three sons are 12, 11 and 9. Our oldest is starting to read them, but not our 9YO and our 11YO is still learning English so way over his head. They can be graphic even if historically accurate.
Wonderful! Thank you so much! Sounds like I should wait a year or two before introducing these 🙂 And now I have some great resources as well!
Melissa
Thanks for all the links Tristan!! I downloaded the Kindle Reader (super easy!), and (so far) one Henty novel (also super easy!) This will be such a blessing for our family. Downloading to the Kindle Reader was easier than most other downloads, and I can adjust the colors/font size for easier reading. Having the books listed chronologically will als help as I put together our reading lists. Again, thank you so much.
Thanks for all the links Tristan!! I downloaded the Kindle Reader (super easy!), and (so far) one Henty novel (also super easy!) This will be such a blessing for our family. Downloading to the Kindle Reader was easier than most other downloads, and I can adjust the colors/font size for easier reading. Having the books listed chronologically will als help as I put together our reading lists. Again, thank you so much.Viewing 12 posts - 1 through 12 (of 12 total)
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