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Thinlómien · 04-19-2007, 12:57 AM

They're definitely old enough... I was read LotR aloud when I was six years old and I think I was able to appreciate it even back then. Not maybe in the sense I've later been able to, but certainly in many extents and it was definitely an extraordinary experience and I did understand the book... So I don't doubt they'll understand and appreciate it... If not in the same way more grown-up people do, then in some other way.

Folwren · 04-19-2007, 08:26 AM

Thank, everyone, for your opinions!

I'll try to play it big, Davem. I'm not very shy, really, but when I'm put on the spot like that, I'm very self conscious. But I'll do my best.

I've contacted the teacher and she likes the idea of me coming each week until I've completed it. I only get half an hour at a time.

Cheers!

-- Folwrey

Lindale · 06-19-2007, 02:34 AM

Why not the Smith of Wooton Major? Fairy-like, kids would love that. Although the dragon story is pretty fine for kids to. *gasp. How I wish my twelve-year-old brother would read, even just The Little Prince or anything!

04-19-2007, 12:57 AM	#1
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	They're definitely old enough... I was read LotR aloud when I was six years old and I think I was able to appreciate it even back then. Not maybe in the sense I've later been able to, but certainly in many extents and it was definitely an extraordinary experience and I did understand the book... So I don't doubt they'll understand and appreciate it... If not in the same way more grown-up people do, then in some other way. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-19-2007, 08:26 AM	#2
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Thank, everyone, for your opinions! I'll try to play it big, Davem. I'm not very shy, really, but when I'm put on the spot like that, I'm very self conscious. But I'll do my best. I've contacted the teacher and she likes the idea of me coming each week until I've completed it. I only get half an hour at a time. Cheers! -- Folwrey __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

06-19-2007, 02:34 AM	#3
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Why not the Smith of Wooton Major? Fairy-like, kids would love that. Although the dragon story is pretty fine for kids to. *gasp. How I wish my twelve-year-old brother would read, even just The Little Prince or anything! __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.