Type: chapter bookAges: 9-12Author: Carolyn LeiloglouIllustrator: Vivienne To This may sound funny, but because I read a whole lot more “old” literature than new, it always surprises me to encounter characters using modern language. Ha! It was fun to find…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-15Author: Albert Payson Terhune This book is sure to pull on the heartstrings of readers of any age, though not in the same way as, say, Where the Red Fern Grows. The ordering of the chapters (each…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Tory Christie It was such a pleasure to read this middle grade novel!! Regarding the conversation topic above, Christie does a superb job at introducing young readers to the difficult topic of abuse. Celie’s new friend,…
Type: beginner chapter bookAges: 6-9Author: Martha MakerIllustrator: Xindi Yan Though, of course, both genders can enjoy this book, it might be appreciated more by girls. 🙂 Please note that I have not read any of the other books in the…
Type: longer picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Wong Herbert Yee The four stories are: Before reading this the first time, I was aware it was supposed to be like Frog and Toad. Indeed it was–in a way–but, honestly, a subpar attempt. The…
Type: chapter bookAges: 11-15Author: Kathryn Butler Lily is still 12 in this installment of the series and continues to be the main character. Have you read the first three books? I’ll link to them below. Lily teams up with friends,…
Note: To avoid SPOILERS below, make sure you’ve already read Book 1 (see review), Book 2 (see review), and Book 3 (see review). Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Andrew Peterson Deep truths are embedded into this final installment of the Wingfeather…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10+Author: Alicia Petersen Admittedly, I was only reading this out of duty (pre-reading my children’s curriculum literature), but it quickly won me over! The writing style is lovely, and the story is compelling. Mala, our main character,…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-16Author: L.M. Montgomery A book that gets better with every re-read! Anne is incredible likable. Her tendency to talk (a lot) is entertaining for a wide variety of reader types Her dramatic responses to certain situations will…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Authors: Stan & Jan Berenstain The not-so-subtle attempt to break gender stereotypes left an unattractive taste in my mouth. In reading this as a Christian, I agreed with one angle: there is a myriad of ways people…
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