Reading -- a whole lot

I just logged yet another book on Connor's reading log, and because I had a few minutes to kill, I decided to count how many books Connor has read so far this school year. Amazingly, Connor has read 46 books to date. Yes, 46 books, of more than 200 pages each. Actually, in that count were three short stories (all classics that I made him read; such as Flowers for Algernon). I guess that means he read 43 books really. All the books are at least 200 pages, and the ones he chose (the fantasy ones) are usually over 350 pages. Connor and I have reached a compromise about the books that he reads. Every other book he can choose, and he usually chooses fantasy, and every other book he reads must come from either the John Hopkins University List of recommended books, or I chose the book from the classic book shelf at Borders. After Christmas we went to Borders to shop, and I had a hard time finding a classic book that he Hasn't yet read (at his age-level). Certainly, Connor's reading ability is advanced enough to read other classics, such as Count of Monte Cristo, but I also have to consider the content. Connor is only ten, and his maturity level is that of an eight year old most days. But he does Love to read. It certainly makes our school days much easier. When I'm not "on," I simply tell Connor to go read for awhile. He considers that a prize. Lucky me!