Let's Hear It for the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14 (Paperback)

~ (Author), Holly Smith (Author) "In these books the vocabulary is simple, with text of a few sentences per page..." (more)
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Once it was hard to find books for girls that didn't feature damsels loitering on the sidelines or being rescued by dashing princes. Now paper heroines are generally brave and resourceful, but, alas, many of the books aren't memorable. Enter Erica Bauermeister and Holly Smith (500 Great Books by Women), book-lovers who collected fiction, biography, and poetry with girls aged 2-14 in mind. They have culled a stellar group of 375 titles divided into picture books, storybooks, chapter books, and more complex writings. Their lively, evocative reviews cover a peppering of old favorites like Madeline and A Wrinkle in Time, but many selections spring from different cultures and up-to-date issues.

From Scientific American

A wonderful resource for parents who want to encourage their daughters to be strong, capable and self-reliant.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140257322
• ISBN-13: 978-0140257328
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #638,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Books, Bad Breakdown, December 4, 1998

By A Customer

This book would have been a valuable resource, if it listed the books by reading level. I was hoping to find good chapter books for my daughter to read (2nd grade reading level). But all I find is a huge chapter labeled "Chapter Books: Ages 6-11". This book should only be recommended for parents who have lots of time to cruise the library going from book to book, looking for something at an appropriate reading level for their child.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not the best guide out there, July 6, 2002

By A Customer

This is a decent guide, so it's too bad it lacks age levels. If you are looking for a more up-to-date guide with more books and an age range for each book, try Great Books for Girls by Kathleen Odean, revised in 2002.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A reference to curl up with for adults and children., October 11, 1999

By A Customer

Great book! Steers you to old favorites and new finds via indices for author, title, date of pub, genre, region & subject. Recommended age ranges recognize the variation in reading development and draw you on to the next level. A fun book to read just on its own.