litlover12

I'd like to get my older goddaughter, age 7, a classic book for Christmas, but I don't know which one. She's pretty bright, but I think not yet ready for some of my own childhood favorites like Anne of Green Gables. I've been trying to mentally put myself back at that age myself, but without much success. The only thing I can remember reading at age 7 is Sara Crewe, the book that was later expanded into A Little Princess. I loved reading them both -- Sara Crewe first and A Little Princess later -- but now I wonder if it might not be better for her to skip the first and just read the second.

Anyone have any suggestions for a classic for a bright seven year old?