I am not looking forward to the drivel that are those serial chapter books, but I understand their place as endurance builders. And, kids seem to love them.
You know....I felt this way, too. But the scene has really improved. There is drivel, sure, but after all, many wonderful books ARE series books (think Narnia, Harry Potter, Anne of Green Gables) and they're so important because they allow kids to build that relationship with characters. And they do make library checkout come faster! It's always a letdown when DD finishes up a beloved series (well...okay...I admit I was glad when all 80+ of those infernal Rainbow fairy books had been put to bed).
