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  Books that take place in London

  I am very excited to be taking my son on a trip to England for his 13th birthday. Since I will be homeschooling him next year (6th grade). Prior to our trip he will be studying English history and geography. I thought it would be a good idea to have his reading include books that take place in London so that he can recognize them when we arrive, or have a historical background. Does anyone have any suggestions?

  Thank you so much

  Lori P started this discussion 8 months ago. ( reply )

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  Bananalynn 

  I've never actually been to London before, and most book's I've read have traces (okay more than traces) of fiction and fantasy to them but here are one's I know of that are set in London. I guess it just takes some filtering to decide which areas are fact and which are fiction.

  Jonathan Stroud's The Bartimaeus Trilogy
  Harry Potter, :]
  Frank Beddor's Looking Glass Wars are set in Victorian England

  It's not much, my memory eludes me but I hope this somewhat helps.

  posted 8 months ago. ( reply )

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  Diane P 

  Lucky you to be going to London. It's on my top ten list of places to visit.
  I can understand your attraction to young adult and children's literature. I teach sixth grade english/literature in a middle school in Virginia.
  The students I am teaching this year are avid readers. I feel blessed. However, it is soon to end and I pray the same is true of next year.
  In any event, you asked for suggestions and here are a few
  l. London Calling by Edward Bloor (also wrote Tangerine)
  2. The Redwall series by Brian Jacques
  3. Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
  4. His Dark Material Trilogy: The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Amberspyglass by Phillip Pullman
  5. Perloo the Bold by Avi (I think )
  6. The Once and Future King by T.B. White
  Several take place in England, not necessarily London

  Well, I hope this helps. If you haven't left yet, enjoy your trip. Wish your son a happy birthday!

  posted 7 months ago. ( reply )

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  angela m (edited)

  Peter Pan by James Barrie (parts of it!)
  London Calling Edward Bloor
  The Narnia Chronicles (parts of it)
  The Looking Glass War (parts of it)
  Mortal Engines (The Hungry City Chronicles) by Phillip Reeve
  The Sorceress by Michael Scott
  The Alex Rider series (Stormbreaker et al) by Anthony Horowitz

  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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  janain 

  The London Eye Mystery--great new book. Boy, living in London, takes a ferris wheel ride with his siter and cousin. He must ride in a separate "car" behind the girls. He goes up, but when they come down, he's gone. Very cool book.

  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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  Mrs. Mc 

  Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher is an exciting fantasy that takes place in London. The main character, George, is 12 or 13 so your son would identify with him.

  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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  Dagobahbabe 

  tunnels by gordon and williams

  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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  Lori P 

  Thank you all so much! I'm sure there are a few Billy will love. I, personally, am reveling in my new Kindle. I absolutely love it. I find myself reading more than ever.

  posted 6 months ago. ( reply )

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