Can you recommend some modern novels to young readers?

Sure. 'Goosebumps' series by R. L. Stine is very popular among young readers for halloween. These books are full of spooky stories that are not too terrifying. Another one is 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' which has magical creatures and some mild scares that are suitable for younger kids.

Yes, 'The Little Prince' is a great choice. It's a charming and philosophical book that tells the story of a little prince who travels from planet to planet. It has beautiful illustrations and deep insights about human nature.

A Wrinkle in Time is a classic 'lucky novel' for young readers. Meg, the main character, is on a journey to save her father. Along the way, she has lucky encounters with strange and wonderful beings like Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which who help her on her quest. These encounters are a form of luck that drive the story forward and give Meg the strength and knowledge she needs to succeed.

For young readers, 'Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Horse' is also good. It's a story about three sisters and a horse. It's a simple and heartwarming story that young kids can easily understand. Another one is 'Horse Diaries: Elska', which tells the story of a horse in a very engaging way for young minds.

The 'Harry Potter' series can't be overlooked. It follows the story of a young wizard, Harry Potter, as he discovers his magical abilities and battles the dark wizard Voldemort. It has a great deal of magic, mystery, and strong themes of friendship, love, and sacrifice that are important for young readers to understand.

For young readers, 'The Babysitters Club' series is great. It focuses on a group of girls and their babysitting adventures, which also touch on friendship and growing up. 'Ramona Quimby, Age 8' is also a good one. Ramona is a spunky little girl and her daily experiences are both funny and relatable.

Sure, the 'Warriors' series by Erin Hunter is great for young readers. It has exciting adventures of cats that kids usually find interesting.

For young readers, 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis is great. It's a fantasy series that takes children into the magical land of Narnia, full of talking animals, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil.

Sure. 'The Superhero Club' could be a great choice. It's about a group of kids who discover they have superpowers and form a club to keep their town safe. It has simple language and lots of fun adventures.

Sure. 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White is a wonderful scholastic novel for young readers. It's about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. The story is simple yet full of warmth and teaches kids about loyalty and the cycle of life. Another good one is 'The Magic Tree House' series. These books take young readers on exciting adventures through different time periods and places. It encourages kids' curiosity and love for learning. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' by Jeff Kinney is also very popular. It's humorous and relatable as it follows the daily life of a middle - schooler, Greg Heffley.