Hi Celia,
I didn't see your posting for The Lightning Thief and Sea if Monsters before I started a topic for older readers.

My son just raved about them! My daughter is just starting her second book in the Redwall series. THat series should keep her occupied for awhile.

I will look for the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil although my kids don't stray too far from the fantasy/magic genre. Is it newish?

Thanks for leads.
Diana