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as a kid I enjoyed Tom Swift books, it was steam punk detective for kids, but kids could relate to building radios, cars -- nm

Posted by zeitgeist Jul 18 '11, 13:41

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I'd say they could try to crack the Terry Brooks "Sword of Shanara" stuff but it's not exactly brilliant in hindsight. -- nm - Qale Jul 18, 13:53 3
- The Thomas Covenant Chronicles would be cool -- nm - Remlik Jul 18, 14:16
- Liar. -- nm - David Jul 18, 14:07 1
  - 1st few were stellar. the next 3 not so much. did it get better? -- nm - Remlik Jul 18, 14:10
The Great Brain books rocked. -- nm - Andie Jul 18, 13:52
Hmm, 1900-era Torchwood. -- nm - nubby Jul 18, 13:42 2
- Earps & Cowboys & Aliens -- nm - Max Jul 18, 13:45
- warehouse 13 is gonna do that with HG well -- nm - Remlik Jul 18, 13:42
Wikipedia Brown! -- nm - Remlik Jul 18, 13:41 7
- "Just hold on a second, Bugs Meany. I have an app for that." -- nm - TFox Jul 18, 13:42
- I lived and breathed Encyclopedia Brown for a couple of years. -- nm - Mop (197 lbs) Jul 18, 13:42 5
  - Who didn't? But The Three Investigators was better. - nubby Jul 18, 13:43 3
    - Agreed. Bob, Pete, and Jupe for the win. -- nm - Beryllium's iPhone Jul 18, 14:09
    - Needs more talking animals. -- nm - Mop (197 lbs) Jul 18, 13:49
    - Three Investigators were awesome! -- nm - ceregon Jul 18, 13:44
  - those and Choose your own adventure books -- nm - Remlik Jul 18, 13:42

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