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Should Parents Be Concerned About Kids Reading Fanfiction?

by First Mate Keira May 21, 2013

by First Mate Keira The diplomatic response to this question is yes and no. I have no way of knowing what fandom your child is reading in or what stories they’re finding. And the scary thing might be that neither do you. The question then is what to do and to examine how you feel [...]

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30 Book Series for Boys You Shouldn’t Miss, Part 1

by First Mate Keira May 8, 2013

All books below were recommended by boys (and grown-up boys) for boys. I sent an email to a bunch of guy friends asking them what they liked to read growing up and what their younger brothers were reading. The following list is pulled together from their responses. Goosebumps – R.L. Stine is a master of [...]

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Getting the Most Out of Your Reading

by PirateYarr April 9, 2013

Reading is one of the growing hobbies of the young community. The thrill of the suspense novel, the depth of the characters, the witty dialogues and the elaborate descriptions; these are a literary feast for the eyes. In addition, reading text books is one of the main attribute of our college days. We read not [...]

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10 Ways to Avoid Being Bored While Reading

by CaptainYarr April 6, 2013

by Captain Lyaf Yarr and First Mate Keira Does the thought of reading make you stir crazy? If you said yes, try these tips on for size to avoid boredom: Put on ambient music. It is important to pick music without lyrics otherwise you’ll find yourself singing to them instead of reading. Some types of [...]

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30 Book Series for Boys You Shouldn’t Miss, Part 2

by First Mate Keira April 5, 2013

Continuing on from last time’s 30 Books Series for Boys You Shouldn’t Miss, Part 1, today’s list also features books recommended for boys by boys (and grown-up boys). Chronicles of Narnia- This series is seven books long, has won many awards, been adapted for all kinds of media (currently 3 books have been made into [...]

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