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This excellent 1961 Newberry Winner is the fictionalized yet true story of “The Lost Woman of San Nicolas” who survived 18 years alone on an island off the coast of 19th Century California. Finally a survival tale starring a girl! Continue reading
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My kids and I truly enjoyed Children of the Fox by Kevin Sands (2021), the first book in a trilogy we’ll continue. Despite its magical elements, it’s a story that emphasizes intelligence and skill over magic and strength. Continue reading
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If you like puzzles, chemistry, and British history, you might enjoy The Blackthorn Series by Kevin Sands and this first book, The Blackthorn Key (2015). We sure did. Continue reading
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The social experiment conducted in The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981) is so poignant, I’m shocked I’d never heard of it! Frustrated by the mobs roaming the streets of Minnesota and Washington right now? This book will help you understand them a bit better. Continue reading
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Trust No One by Linda Sue Park (Book 5 of 6 in the Vespers vs. Cahills series) ups the ante as Dan and Amy discover a mole in their midst. Continue reading
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Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman is a unique and adventurous post-apocalyptic tale that’s both clean and exciting. I loved it. Continue reading
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Our final Cousin’s Book Club read for 2025, Emily’s Runaway Imagination is reminiscent of Pippi Longstocking (1950) and Thimble Summer (1938), both great books about young girls and their small-town adventures. Continue reading
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Missing May was OK, but my daughter hated it. Get ready for my rant against the pompous Newbery juggernaut! Continue reading
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Book 4 og 6 in the Vespers vs. Cahills series contains a whole lot more death than we expected! It was a good one! Continue reading
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A Christian review of Brian’s Return (1999) by Gary Paulsen. Book 4 in the Brian Saga is a deep and introspective adventure. Continue reading
