? about G.A. Henty books

[ga girl]

My 10 year old son (soon to be 11) loves to read - but only certain things. He's read the Narnia books, Alex Rider, Redwall, Eragon. He won't touch Hardy Boys - not enough action. Are the Henty books too old for him? Is there action without violence?

Thanks for your help!

Connie

[laughing lioness]

He should be fine with them. There is action, not violence if I am remembering right. Henty writes from a "formula" so after the first couple they get predictable. Some kids don't mind that, others are bored. That being said, one of our all time fav books is "Cat of Bubastes."