If you're looking for the adventure books, also look at Jonathan Stroud's Bartimius series. Two books are out so far. If they don't like reading, these two books will get them going. They are extremely funny. Pratik Pratik Patel Interim Director Office of Special Services Queens College Director CUNY Assistive Technology Services The City University of New York ppatel@xxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gisela Vazquez Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 10:59 AM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] book suggestions Re: Re: Late hours Anyone got any tips for books for a 12-year-old boy or a 16-year-old girl? Neither of them read much, but I'm the relative who loves reading and therefore always gives books. Ah, I know that feeling! For the boy, Harry Potter Lord of the rings I'm not too sure what a boy would read just so it has lots of adventure. For the girl I grew up reading Christefer Pike LJ Smith and other books that were probably too mature for me. I do think LotR and HP are good sellections though many may disagree with me. The girl may be a little grown up for these but, some of the sweet Valley high books were good. Although the worl has changed a lot in 12 years. smile Gisela