would you give me your recommendations for books for kids (my older boy is almost six now) that are adventurous and yet not scary at all? We are currently reading the Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome. My boys love it and I am searching for something similar, with likable characters, some action, outdoor life, some mystery etc. that is interesting for boys their age. We also just finished Pipi Longstocking with a lot of success. The thing is, my son is very sensitive to negative emotions in media, and won't even watch most cartoons because of all the treacherous hostile characters that are so often the main storytelling vehicle in books for the younger audience (all the wolfs, witches, scary wizards, and other bad guys). I would love to support his newly discovered passion for reading (or being read to) but am afraid to launch into something that would turn out too distressing for him, and maybe even discouraging him from reading. Thank you for your wise advice!!
