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A clever little children’s book set in ancient China. Continue reading
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The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman (1986)
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This 1987 Newberry Winner is an active, short fable that entertains and teaches. Worth a read! Continue reading
Maus I by Art Spiegelman (1986)
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Maus: A Survivor’s Tale, Book I, My Father Bleeds History It might have been a while since I reviewed a graphic novel, but I’ve continued reading them. In fact, over the Christmas holidays, I think I picked 7 new books … Continue reading
Going Solo by Roald Dahl (1986)
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The thrilling sequel to Boy Despite the fact that my entire past 3 years have been filled with doctoral work, I have not stopped reading for fun, either alone or with my wife and kids. In fact, I dare say … Continue reading
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1986)
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The Brian Saga, Book 1 of 5 Several years ago, when I was looking for another series of books to read as a family, I tried reading the Brian Saga to my then 7- and 8-year-old kids. And that wasn’t … Continue reading
The China Card by John Ehrlichman (1986)
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I did not grow up in the 1960s or ’70s, so the name John Ehrlichman didn’t strike a chord with me when I first picked up this book. The back-cover blurb from Clive Cussler, though, calls this book “a masterly … Continue reading
Treasure in the Yukon by Jeri Massi (1986)
The third book this Peabody series by Jeri Massi has certainly kicked it up a notch! My whole family is enjoying these books as I read them aloud each night, and I keep coming away shocked at the level of … Continue reading
A Dangerous Game by Jeri Massi (1986)
Not long ago, I was pleasantly surprised to share with my kids the intense action of the first book (Derwood, Inc.) in this six-book series from Jeri Massi. Now I’m suddenly impressed once more and with the same kind of … Continue reading
Adrift by Steven Callahan (1986)
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A Christian review of this epic story of survival at sea, Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan (1986) Continue reading
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1986)
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My first review of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1986), read with my kids when they were too young. Continue reading