Type: historical fiction novelAges: 10-14Author: Douglas Wilson Readers will immediately connect to the characters in this one. It is an excellent sequel to Blackthorn Winter, and I might have even liked it better! John, our main character, is fortunate to…
Type: picture bookAges: 6-10Author: Russell FreedmanIllustrator: Peter Malone Most of us probably have memories–at least vague ones–of learning about this historic event in American history, but if you’re looking for a refresher to share with your children, this is a…
Type: historical fiction novelAges: 13+Author: Hilda Van Stockum There certainly is a pain one feels when you begin to realize all you were taught is, in fact, very wrong. Janna (pronounced Yah-nah) deals with a lot of confusion and mental…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: Katy Morgan From the get-go, the author makes it clear that these are retellings with fictional elements. It’s never hazy about what’s what; however, I do recommend following it up (or sandwiching it) with actual Scripture. We should…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8+ (possibly younger, parents’ discretion)Author: Carol Beach YorkIllustrator: Reisie Lonette It’s an obscure little book, this one. But York’s writing impressed me! She thoroughly had us on edge with her word choices and absorbing descriptions. The entire…
Type: biographical chapter bookAges: 10-16Author: Lorena A. Hickok This was an incredible read-aloud for my children. We adored the story, though some parts–especially in the beginning–were hard to stomach. Helen lived in silent darkness. She didn’t know language nor obedience…
Type: chapter bookAges: 6-10Authors: Champ Thornton, Andrew David NaselliIllustrator: Dana Thompson I read this book aloud to my children, and it was mildly interesting to them. Nothing stood out to me as far as theological concerns go, so it’s a…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Wil MaraIllustrator: Kelly Kennedy The author has created two fictional children through whom he tells the story. Cousins Samuel and Molly show courage and quick thinking to save their fathers. The British soldiers want to arrest…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-14Author: Carol Kendall Fellow parents, I must admit this is one of my top favorite chapter books. It’s a comfort-cozy story that I recently enjoyed re-reading deeply in preparation to teach it in a literature class. Our…
Type: historical fiction novelAges: 10-14Author: Douglas Wilson I haven’t read other reviews on this book yet, but, in reading it with older readers in mind, it was a good story. There’s no hiding the influence of Treasure Island, but it…
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