> -----Original Message----- > From: Ruhlen, Rachel Louise (UMC-Student) > Related to all the discussion about kids' fantasy literature, > this question is directed to experts in child development & > education (ie, parents...ok, not really, but whatever). What Not being an expert, I can't judge for others but for Helen, but I suspect the previously stated age would be fine (11). By feel, I think 8 or 9 would be too young, but I could be wrong. Changes in ability and interests are going to occur at a rapid rate, so it's hard to predict, yes? Hmm...help me out everyone: spelling: acurrate (1 'c', 2 'r's?) and occur: 2 'c's 1 'r'? > age or developmental stage (please describe) is a kid ready > for which Dragaera books? Oddly enough these books have been > one of the few things that both my husband & I enjoy & > discuss...you might even say they strengthen that > relationship (bet you never expected that from your books, > Mr. Brust! ah Ha! There's a new advertising gimmick for Mr. Brust's publisher: "Buy the Dragaera books, it keeps family relationships healthy!". Er...maybe not. > although we like different things about that...I like Spock, > Picard & the males on _Enterprise_ while he likes Dax, Topal Er, that'd be T'Pal, I think. And...ahem, aren't you type-casting me? I'm certain there are other reasons I like Star Trek...no, really, just give me a minute, I'll think of them... Additionally, (to nitpick) I'd say I like "Jadzia" and "Ezri" rather than Dax. Slug-like creatures aren't that attractive, and the host before Jadzia was no prize (my POV), either. ;) > & Hoshi) but our daughter feels left out naturally enough Mmm. Hoshi. :> > (she watches _Next Gen_ with us). I know she's too young now > (she just started chapter books; she's 7) but how long do you > suppose we have before she can join in? Rachel I've wondered this about other books, and it's my opinion we'll have to just judge by what she is currently reading, and how difficult it is for her, etc. Later is probably better than earlier, a one of the joys in reading the Vlad novels is the humor, which may go over her head if she reads them too early. :)