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My dh suggested I buy a book for my niece 17 and nephew 14 but I am at a loss! Neither is a strong reader so I guess I am looking for something classic or keepsake or some type of "must have". I dont know. Any suggestions?
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When I am stumped like that I usually get a nice blank book or journal.There are some really neat ones available out there that would appeal to about any taste.
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I like Theresa's idea. when I'm stumped, I buy gift cards. Ho-hum and boring...
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For your niece, I would say one of Regina Doman's books. For your nephew, one of the Dragons in our Midst series or Ranger's Apprentice. Good luck. I find it incredibly difficult to buy books for other people's kids.
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Here are a few we have given to teens:
My Dear Young Friends
Did Adam & Eve Have Bellybuttons?
Mere Christianity
The Chronicles of Narnia Set
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We gave The Hobbit to our teen nephew, and got him hooked.
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All GREAT suggestions! I am heading to the bookstore with my list in the morning. Thank you so much!
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I bought Regina Dorman's books for my daughter for an Epiphany gift. They look great!
When my little brother was a teenager, I bought him The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, one of my favorites, and he loved it.
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Well I went to Borders with my list in hand. I bought Screwtape for the boy and Mere Christianity for the girl and a nice journal for each. EVERY other book mentioned here was OUT OF STOCK. Every year, I say I will not wait until the last minute!!
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Wow after I reread my last post...it reads as if I am angry at all of you. Not my intention at all!  I was just amazed at how picked over everything was.
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