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Ultimate Guide to the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler

The Ultimate Guide to the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler | keenlykept.com

Step into a world where dreams are more than mere imaginings–they’re battlegrounds between light and shadow, truth and deception. Kathryn Butler’s Dream Keeper Saga invites readers on a five-book journey through the Somnium Realm, where a courageous girl discovers her…

Book Thoughts: An Eagle in the Snow (Morpurgo)

An Eagle in the Snow (Morpurgo) | keenlykept.com

This middle grade novel by Michael Morpurgo tells the story of a mother and son escaping WWII England, who encounter a man sharing a tale about his WWI friend, Henry Tandey. The narrative explores themes of war, loss, and friendship, weaving in historical events and personal reflections suitable for ages 10-14.

Book Thoughts: The Reluctant Dragon (Grahame)

book thoughts on The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame | keenlykept.com

Type: long picture bookAges: 5+Author: Kenneth GrahameIllustrator: Michael Hague (varies–many editions) This makes book lists for a reason. It’s a practically perfect fairy tale that is a hoot to read aloud. Get your voices ready for different characters (don’t worry…

Book Thoughts: Return to Gone-Away (Enright)

Return to Gone-Away (Enright) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: 7-10Author: Elizabeth Enright It would be so fun to buy an old house with forgotten treasures inside! My kids and I enjoyed this book much more than the first one, which is rare for a sequel. They laughed frequently, and…

Book Thoughts: Quintus (Weerstand)

Quintus (Weerstand) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: 11+ (parent discretion advised)Author: R. Weerstand *CONTENT WARNING: There are many mentions and sometimes vivid descriptions of how Christians were slaughtered in the evil days of Nero’s reign. It ranges from being burned, caged in with wild…

Book Thoughts: Hittite Warrior (Williamson)

Type: historical fiction chapter bookAges: 10-15Author: Joanne Williamson Books like these help reduce the temptation to separate biblical history with the histories of other ancient people groups. The story is set in the time of the Judges and adds a…

Book Thoughts: The Puritan Path (Beeke, McCaskell)

Type: large “coffee table size” picture bookAges: 5+ Authors: Joel R. Beeke, Stephen McCaskell This book was written more for adults but can certainly be shared with children. I appreciated the beginning pages that expelled some negative myths about Puritans while…

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