I'd just like to give a plug here for one of my all time favorite books. I still remember all the storys from this book for child hood and read it regularly to my own children.

Most appropriate for under 13 but don't be surprised who all picks it up and can't put it down.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...860456-9966555

The Bears of Blue River (The Library of Indiana Classics)
by Charles Major