Russell Chapman wrote: > I seek the assistance of my fellow Brinellers on my quest... > The only fantasy books I have ever read are the Harry Potter books, and > I have so many other books in my "waiting" pile, I don't see that > changing anytime soon. > > My daughter, however, has taken rather a keen interest in them. Anything > that keeps her off the streets is considered a good thing, so I want to > keep that interest rolling... > She is publicly mad keen on horses, but privately somewhat obsessed with > dragons. > Can anyone recommend some authors and/or titles which would entertain a > 14 year old girl? She has good reading skills, near the top of her class > in English at school, but I wouldn't say she was particularly mature for > her age (any more than other 14 yo girls in 2004...).
------------------------------------------------------------- The obvious is Tolkien. I think he is suitable for a 14 year old. Though you think she is not "particularly mature", I suspect she isn't naive. Others you might look at are: George R. R. Martin Game of Thrones, Clash of Kings (the Songs of Ice and Fire) series. A lot of violence. Raymond E. Feist Magician (this is a book I'm reading for my SF and Fantasy course--I'm not a fantasy fan, but looks promising) Lois McMaster Bujold The Curse of Chalion followed by The Paladin of Souls (this year's Hugo winner) I agree with you, get them reading. George A _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
