Lighting the torch...

J.M. Pierce · 09-21-2010, 02:56 PM

My seven year old son is really starting to get into reading and I can't tell you how proud I am of him. He comes home weekly with 100% test scores on his reading assignments and we paper our pantry wall with them to show our pride. Lately, since the weather has turned nice, we have been spending our evenings resting in the hammock (we live in the country btw) and reading to one another. Right now we are reading The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

I don't really have a purpose for this post other than to brag about my son. It is so awesome to be able to spend this time with him doing something that we both enjoy.

Take care everybody.

J.M.

desertgrandma · 09-21-2010, 02:59 PM

I understand your pride......

poohbear_nc · 09-21-2010, 02:59 PM

Congrats on your son's achievement! I've been an avid reader all my life, and it started for me even before I entered school. Keep nurturing his interest and when he's ready - introduce him to MR!

P.S. Does he use your Kindle?

J.M. Pierce · 09-21-2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Congrats on your son's achievement! I've been an avid reader all my life, and it started for me even before I entered school. Keep nurturing his interest and when he's ready - introduce him to MR!

P.S. Does he use your Kindle?

Unfortunately I don't have my Kindle yet. I've already sent my request off to Santa and have dropped a million not so subtle hints to my wife!

My son is very good with a computer so I have no doubt that he'll be all over the Kindle. I can't wait!!!!!!

GeoffC · 09-22-2010, 10:43 AM

We must always praise our kids

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Logseman · 09-22-2010, 11:37 AM

I hope he's read this thread

FlorenceArt · 09-22-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.M. Pierce

I don't really have a purpose for this post other than to brag about my son. It is so awesome to be able to spend this time with him doing something that we both enjoy.

I'd say that's a good purpose for a post!

rebarnmom · 09-22-2010, 01:03 PM

Your son will remember you fondly for this!
Thanks for sharing!

neilmarr · 09-23-2010, 06:38 AM

Terrific news to brighten the day, JM. Kudos and karma to you and the wee man. Best wishes. Neil

PS: We don't carry books specifically for children, but we do publish YAs and we have one series that might interest even a seven-year-old. It's called 'The Petronicus Legacy' (three books so far, the next in spring). You can check them out in the bookstore section of our site (linked below). If you think he'd enjoy them, drop me a line of which format you'd prefer and I'd be more than happy to send them along with our compliments. Cheers. Neil -- ntmarrATbewrite.net (use the @ sign, of course)

J.M. Pierce · 09-23-2010, 06:41 AM

Thank you everyone. We are nearly done with LW&W. It is sooooooo much fun.

09-21-2010, 02:56 PM	#1
J.M. Pierce Author of Failing Test Posts: 33 Karma: 1258 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Lighting the torch... My seven year old son is really starting to get into reading and I can't tell you how proud I am of him. He comes home weekly with 100% test scores on his reading assignments and we paper our pantry wall with them to show our pride. Lately, since the weather has turned nice, we have been spending our evenings resting in the hammock (we live in the country btw) and reading to one another. Right now we are reading The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. I don't really have a purpose for this post other than to brag about my son. It is so awesome to be able to spend this time with him doing something that we both enjoy. Take care everybody. J.M.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I understand your pride......

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poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,852 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Congrats on your son's achievement! I've been an avid reader all my life, and it started for me even before I entered school. Keep nurturing his interest and when he's ready - introduce him to MR! P.S. Does he use your Kindle?

09-22-2010, 10:43 AM	#5
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09-23-2010, 06:38 AM	#9
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Terrific news to brighten the day, JM. Kudos and karma to you and the wee man. Best wishes. Neil PS: We don't carry books specifically for children, but we do publish YAs and we have one series that might interest even a seven-year-old. It's called 'The Petronicus Legacy' (three books so far, the next in spring). You can check them out in the bookstore section of our site (linked below). If you think he'd enjoy them, drop me a line of which format you'd prefer and I'd be more than happy to send them along with our compliments. Cheers. Neil -- ntmarrATbewrite.net (use the @ sign, of course)

09-23-2010, 06:41 AM	#10
J.M. Pierce Author of Failing Test Posts: 33 Karma: 1258 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Thank you everyone. We are nearly done with LW&W. It is sooooooo much fun.

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