Dear Doctor,

**MorknMindy** · March 14th, 2005, 11:11 PM

Over the weekend my 11 year old daughter read 5 Felicity books and 3 Samantha books. I think she's in her room now reading even more. Is this normal? Should I take her temperature?

Signed,
A concerned Mom in MO
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**Shawniec** · March 14th, 2005, 11:27 PM

That's fabulous! I could read for long, long periods of time when I was that age, and I wish I had the leisure to do so now. As it is, when I get absorbed in a book I feel like I just ignore my poor family until I finish it.

**Peachysweetdream** · March 14th, 2005, 11:30 PM

How wonderful!! I used to do that when I was younger too... and still do once and a while now, but the time to do so is always so elusive. Great that your dd is into the AG books too- must be a great thing for you to have in common!

**annkirstin** · March 14th, 2005, 11:30 PM

It was normal for me! I devoured books, and especially AG books. It's wonderful that she's such a voracious reader!

**AGTeacher** · March 14th, 2005, 11:35 PM

Normal for me too! read at least 9 Little House books this week alone! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

**Grapedy1982** · March 15th, 2005, 12:00 AM

Dear Concerned Mom,

You have nothing to be concerned about! This is normal behavior for a just-starting addiction to American Girls. But I feel I should warn you, it can spread to other books too.

**MareGathersWords** · March 15th, 2005, 12:34 AM

Dear Concerned Mom,

This is a common reaction children have when their imaginations are brought to life through good books. However, this condition can become chronic and cause a life time of joy and knowledge if encouraged.

Your daugther sounds like me at that age! I used to spend my allowance at John Rollin's every week. I admit, I don't read as much as I did before I discovered online, but I still go through at least one adult book a week. Loved it then, loved it now! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

**1minamouse** · March 15th, 2005, 01:48 AM

I like to read lots of books too. I read all of Sams really fast. Now I am going to read Kits. I really like them so I think it is cool that she reads them so fast.

**judiaci** · March 15th, 2005, 03:22 AM

My 10 year old daughter just read Felicity Learns a Lesson on 1 school night. I think it is really great that Nicolle is getting into AG. She is at the perfect age to really understand and remember the books. BRAVO, NICOLLE!