Would you read a loud Beorn the Proud to 3rd &1rst graders?

[LNC]

We are read aloud more these days. We loved Door in the Wall. Beorn is a little above their heads? And I'm having to stop to explain what is happening often.

Any favorite Middle Ages read a louds besided Door in the Wall if you don't recommend Beorn?

[Ali in OR]

We did this as a read aloud, and I would say it was harder than other read alouds, but dd enjoyed it. She's a big history buff. I remember I did have to explain plot details, but since she was enjoying it we carried on. If she didn't like it, we would have dropped it. Viking Adventure by Bulla is easier and she liked that too. Other good ones:

Sword in the Tree
Minstrel in the Tower
Shadow Spinner

[Mom2jnb]

Another vote for Shadow Spinner....FABULOUS book...my son and I read it in a day...we couldn't put it down.

My son also liked Rolf and the Viking Bow
and Adam of the Road

Alison