Hi Jeni,

How old is DD? For young kids mine have liked the Shel Silverstein books of poems (humorous). More classical poetry, depending on how sophisticated she is, in collections. I love the sampling the "What Your __th Grader Should Know" (Core Knowledge Curriculum books) and they probably list extension references if she likes a certain writer. I've had a hard time finding plays--either they're really basic and silly or complex (Ibsen, Sartre, Albee, etc.). I know there are several kids books on Shakespeare but I'm not familiar with them.

As far as classical literature, maybe Jane Austen, or 3 Musketeers, or Count of Monte Cristo, or Huck Finn, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, Oliver Twist, John Steinbeck books...watch out there are some racey topics addressed in some, Catcher in the Rye (depends on how mature you approve).

That's just a few suggestions. I'm anxious to see what others write.