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Book Thoughts: White Fang (London)

White Fang (London) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: mature 12+Author: Jack London Jack London is a phenomenal communicator. His stories are filled with perfectly-crafted descriptions that envelope readers into the scene. We feel the cold, see the bleak, hear the animals, smell the blood. White…

Book Thoughts: The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Speare)

The Witch of Blackbird Pond (Speare) | keenlykept.com

Type: historical fiction novelAges: 11+Author: Elizabeth George Speare Parents are, as always, welcome to cast my age suggestions aside for their specific circumstances! But I wanted to further note that the sweet spot for this book might be a little…

Book Thoughts: Navigating Early (Vanderpool)

Navigating Early (Vanderpool) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: 12+Author: Clare Vanderpool You guys, this book. WOW. It was one of my favorite “pre-reads” all last year. To be honest, I’d heard of the title for a while but didn’t prioritize it after hearing iffy things…

Book Thoughts: Fern of the Forest (Thaxton)

Fern of the Forest (Thaxton) | keenlykept.com

Note: This review will have more spoilers than my average book thoughts, because it’s impossible not to give adequate details for parents without them. Read at your own risk. 🙂 Type: chapter bookAges: 12+Author: J.L. Thaxton Not going to lie,…

Book Thoughts: Who Is God? (Hox)

Who Is God? (Hox) | keenlykept.com

Type: family devotionalAges: 6+Author: Kate HoxIllustrator: Joe Hox Never in a million years will studying God’s attributes get old. The Hox team walks us through 52 different aspects of His character in an inviting way. Viewing the entries together gives…

Book Thoughts: Bad Badger (Wood)

Bad Badger (Wood) | keenlykept.com

Type: chapter bookAges: 8+Author: Maryrose WoodIllustrator: Giulia Ghigini *This veered too over the line for me–you know the line our generation always talks about? Self-love, self-care, be true to yourself, follow your heart, etc. But it does partially improve by…

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