We should remember that the pre-teen years are often drenched in romance. This is the time when kids read Wuthering Heights, Harry Potter tales, or other books of fantasy, romance, and sentimentality. Here's another way to extend the nostalgia: A fountain pen with a sharp iridium tip and little jars of ink (don't forget the appeal of invisible ink) will let the child discover the pleasure of scratching out their own words on thick paper.