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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Mon, 27-Jan-86 12:43:00 EST
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I can't answer this from the point of view of a parent, but I was
also an avid (compulsive?) reader at a young age.  My advice about
book club forms which ask for grade level instead of reading level:
Lie, basically.  If your son is reading on a sixth grade level, tell
them sixth grade.  I'm assuming you are doing this on your own, rather
than through a school.

From my own memories, I don't think that the difference in subject matter
will matter very much.  In non-fiction, the reading level (and
level of presentation) is  more important for holding interest.
In fiction, there are plenty of books listed for older children that
will be fine for younger ones.  For example, the "Little House" series
is beyond most first graders' reading ability, but will probably hold
a better reader's attention.