Classical 2nd Grade Homeschooling w/ Ambleside Year 2 & All the Extras
Discover the best classical 2nd grade homeschool books with our Ambleside Year 2 curated list. Featuring The Wind in the Willows, Robin Hood, Mary Poppins, and more enriching extras for a robust Charlotte Mason education.
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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
by Howard Pyle
Recounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor.
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Mary Poppins
by Pamela Lyndon Travers
The wind brings two English children a new nanny who slides up the bannister and introduces them to some delightful people and experiences.
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Otto of the Silver Hand
by Howard Pyle
The gentle son of a medieval German robber baron, raised in the calm and thoughtful quiet of a monastery, returns to his father's castle and, despite great suffering and blood-feuds, grows to honor and manhood.
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The Door in the Wall
by Marguerite de Angeli
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • An uplifting story of resilience set in medieval times about a boy who learns to overcome obstacles and ultimately save the castle. This historical fiction novel is a classic for all ages! “An enthralling and inspiring tale of triumph.” —The New York Times Ever since he can remember, Robin, child of Sir John de Bureford, has been told what is expected of him as the son of a nobleman. He must learn the ways of knighthood. But Robin’s destiny is changed suddenly when he falls ill and loses the use of his legs. Fearing a plague, his servants abandon him, and Robin is left alone. A monk named Brother Luke rescues Robin and takes him to the hospice of St. Mark’s, where he is taught woodcarving and patience and strength. Says Brother Luke, “Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it.” Robin learns soon enough what Brother Luke means. When the great castle of Lindsay is in danger, Robin discovers that there is more than one way to serve his king.
