Saturday, 22 September 2012
Introduction to The Boy Reader
Hi I'm Matthew I'm 11 and I LOVE READING.I have decided to write a blog about reading from a boys point of view. My aim is to get boys to cut down on the video games and read a little bit more. To be honest I never used to like reading myself, the Biff and Chip books at school were boring, but the 2009 world book day is were it all began with a short Beast Quest book by Adam Blade which my mum bought for something differnt to read at bedtime. Mum or dad always read me a story at bedtime but I liked the look of this book and decided to try and read it myself. Ever since then I've never wanted to stop reading (and still don't) I've noticed that a lot of other boys prefer video games than reading and that is why I have started this blog to try and help them on the reading journey.
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Well done. This is brilliant and such a good idea. X
ReplyDeleteThanks alot. You're the first person to leave a comment. Thanks again
DeleteI will try to read all your blogs. Tell your Mum to send me a message when you post one and then I won't miss them. I have two blogs so I get busy. Keep up the reading and writing. This is way cool !!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. I will try to read all your blogs. Ask your Mum to send me a tweet when you post them. I have two blogs and so I am often busy. Keeap reading and writing, you are way cool !!
ReplyDeleteHi there and good luck. Not everyone likes reading the same things in the same way - some people dont like (or have trouble with) books full of nothing but words. Graphic Novels (what my parents refer to as "comics"!) are still a valid form of reading - the Beano, the Dandy (whilst it's still around), Asterix, Dan Dare (Is the Eagle still around?) are all decent reading material to pick up.
ReplyDeleteThe other Graphic Novels (X Men, 2000AD, Superman, Avengers etc), have some lines that are appropriate to younger readers, but some of their lines are for older children or adults, so not all will be age appropriate. Always talk it through with parents and the booksellers for advice
Hi Nordie, Thanks for replying. I am ging to blog about other things to read and games to play to help reading. I have lots to write but taking things one day at a time. I do have comics but my mum always complains on how much they are and that you can buy a book for the same price. I know reading is hard which is why I want to try and help boys get into it more.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Tintin! I started borrowing the books from the library when I was about 6 and I've never stopped re-reading them - as you get older, you find new jokes in them, but the basic plots are easy for younger readers to follow. (I have the entire Tintin collection now and still re-read them every couple of years!)
ReplyDeleteGreat Blog Matthew - although i am old and crumblie and .... a girl. I shall stop by to get your opinion on what is good to read. Totally agree that is is great to have a book read aloud. One of my friends from university now works as an actor making talking books - what a great job! So why not check out some talking books as well. My favourite ones are the Harry Potter books read by Stephen Fry. Keep up the good work Cara
ReplyDeleteGood on you, Matthew. I have added your blog to our school library web site so that the children there (especially boys) can share in your experience and recommendations (I can also consider these for future purchases) working together, we can teach others about the joy of reading :)
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