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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday.  She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade.  She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction.  Any recommendations?[/quote]

Don't.

I have a kid who doesn't read well.  Giving someone else's a child a gift that is chosen for the child you wish they were, instead of the child they are is a crappy thing to do.   Give her what she wants for her birthday.  [/quote]

OP here. I have always given her a book and another gift for her birthday. It is kind of our thing. She does not dislike reading; she is just not reading at a high-level yet.[/quote]

That person gave bad advice anyway. It sounds cute! [/quote]

Lovely tradition, OP! Just responding to PP above - it actually was very good advice for most kids who struggle with reading (glad to hear not OP’s niece). My son is dyslexic and I cannot tell you how disheartening and sad it is for him to be given books for all holidays from family who think if he just TRIED HARDER or found the right book or something he’d like to read. It is a blow every time. It is like giving him math workbooks, or chore charts, or toothpaste. All good and necessary parts of his life, but they don’t make good gifts. For some kids, neither do books. I adore books, and there is no better gift for me. But I am not my son.[/quote]

Sorry to hear that about your son, but the advice is being given to OP whose niece. OP said while she’s at a lower reading level, she is drawn to realistic fiction. A book is an excellent gift, and people have given great suggestions. ☺️[/quote]

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