Claire Rojstaczer writes: Someone mentioned Patricia C. Wrede's Magician's Ward, but I don't think anyone's mentioned her Enchanted Forest Chronicles yet. Those were my absolute favorite books at that age, and I still read them all the time. Let me add a vote for those as well. Also, i've not yet seen Madeleine L'Engle mentioned, "A Wrinkle In Time" and sequels. rone -- New from the makers of Li'l Swimmers: Li'l Eaters. Edible underwear that looks just like Mommy's and Daddy's! - Kibo