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What Age Can Read the Enola Holmes Series?

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I could have titled this review, The Infuriating Case of the Enola Holmes Book Series.

The publisher says the Enola Holmes series is for 8 to 12 year olds, or starting in 3rd grade. However, the reading level is significantly higher, at about 6th through 8th grade. Furthermore, the preface talks about a murdered prostitute, and there are frequent references to how stupid girls are. Read on for some content considerations before you hand the book to your child.

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5 Tips for Reading Aloud If You DON’T Homeschool

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It feels like most read-aloud focused bloggers are also HOMESCHOOL bloggers. I don’t homeschool, my kids go to plain old, every day, see-you-in-7-hours, school. Some of the tips, reading lists, and recommendations from the read-aloud homeschooling bloggers just don’t work for us. (Looking at you, “morning book baskets” and your Pinterest takeover.)

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