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seonsengnimble

At work, I've been re-reading a lot of children's books that I read when I was a child. Some of the books are still great, and others aren't. I'm just wondering which authors everyone else liked when they were a kid. I limited it to sci-fi/fantasy because, otherwise, there wouldn't be nearly enough room. As a kid, I probably would've chosen John Bellairs, but now, probably Roald Dahl.

Sorry if your favorite author isn't in the poll. I based this list half on what I read as a kid and half on what I believe to be the most popular authors today.

seonsengnimble · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:25 am Post subject:

Whoops. Looks like I've already forgotten two big ones: C.S. Lewis and Phillip Pullman.

kirsi · Joined: 29 May 2009 Location: dongtan

I chose JK Rowling and my second pick would be CS Lewis. Dahl is pretty awesome too, though. I remember in elementary school we had a lot of fun making treats described in his books.

seonsengnimble · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:29 am Post subject:

arghh... I should never post a poll again.

This belongs in the Off Topic Forum

CasperTheFriendlyGhost · Joined: 28 Feb 2007

I couldn't get enough of John Christopher as a kid -- also Heinlein, Asimov, and Stephen King.

kabrams · Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Location: your Dad's house

lol @ Rowling beating Dahl or L'Engle.

You guys have to be kidding me.

Anyway, besides those two, I preferred Virginia Hamilton back in my day.

polonius · Joined: 05 Jun 2004

No Robert Munsch?

ekul · Joined: 04 Mar 2009 Location: [Mod Edit]

I always loved this book as a child:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother_in_the_Land

post apocalyptic children's book! I've not read any of the authors other books but it's kinda fitting for Korea.

Bronski · Joined: 17 Apr 2006

Pullman and Dahl, though I haven't read most of the others, or if I have, I don't remember. My opinion is pretty worthless, in other words.

kabrams · Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Location: your Dad's house

I would also add R.L. Stine to the list.

R.L. STINE, PEOPLE!

Emeliu · Joined: 31 Mar 2009 Location: Korea, i'm OMW

Wheres J.R.R. Tolkien? I read through his books like it was crack before I even got out of 7th grade. I'd have to sit there, with a huge dictionary, searching for a new word every two sentences. Then I read the Silmarillion, that was a challenge!

asmith · Joined: 18 Jun 2009

The best is Phillip K. Dick. I loved reading his stuff when I was a kid.

VanIslander · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:21 pm Post subject:

Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Treehouse Series is just perfect for my intermediate (the higher level classes) grade 3-5 students at the hagwon.

Dr. Seuss for everyone except the grade 6ers, whom I have more on true stories than fantasy stories at their age.

hugekebab · Joined: 05 Jan 2008

[rant]If you're an adult and you read Harry Potter or go and watch the films, then sorry, but you are a complete nobber. I am forced to go and sit through 2 hours of that benign kiddie crap tomorrow because of my university and I hate everyone and anyone who is an adult and likes to watch the films or read the books. Grow up. [/rant]

When I was a child My favourite author was Roald Dahl. I still think he is by far, the best children's author.

J.K. Rowling is a shadow beneath Dahl. Don't need to read her books to know that one for sure.

The Great Toad · Joined: 12 Jun 2004

John Christopher writes the epic journey books well.