The best books for kids

Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth

Hilo doesn’t know where he’s from, why he fell out of the sky, what he’s doing on Earth—or why he can’t go to school in only his underwear. This series by Judd Winick is as funny as it is exciting, and tells the action-packed adventures of the boy robot who cares deeply about his human friends.Ages 5-12.

Who Was? and What Was? series

Think of each volume in this series as a history lesson for a child. The books cover everything from the Constitution to the Colosseum, and Paul Revere to Pele. The already detailed series continues to add titles—your little one can read up on just about any person, place or historical event. Ages 8 and up.

Encyclopedia Brown series

A children’s version of Sherlock Holmes, this series by Donald J. Sobol satisfies curious readers through the stories of a young detective, Leroy Brown. Nicknamed “Encyclopedia“ for his vast range of knowledge, he welcomes neighborhood kids to present their cases in his garage before setting out to solve the mystery.Ages 8-12.

Holes

One of the rare books to win both a Newbery Medal and a National Book Award, the story by Louis Sachar follows Stanley Yelnats as he fights with the curse that has followed his family for generations. The book with a mystery at its core is by turns funny, heartbreaking and deeply thoughtful. Ages 8-12.

【小题1】What kind of book is the one suitable for 6-year-olds?

A．A romance story.	B．A folk tale.
C．Science fiction.	D．A horror story.

【小题2】Which of the following should kids read if they want to learn some history?

A．Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth.	B．Who Was? and What Was? series.
C．Encyclopedia Brown series.	D．Holes.

【小题3】Whose book won two prizes?

A．Judd Winick’s.	B．Donald J. Sobol’s.
C．Leroy Brown’s.	D．Louis Sachar’s.