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Winner of the 1958 Newberry Medal, Rifles for Watie is second only to The Bronze Bow (1962 Winner) in the Newberry’s best books. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Adventure
Madi by Duncan Jones and Alex de Campi (2020)
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Nearly 30 artists were involved in the making of Madi: Once Upon a Time in the Future. It’s a beautiful book but with characters that are hard to grasp. Continue reading
Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea by Frank Peretti (1988)
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Book 4 of 9 in Frank Peretti’s Cooper Kids Adventures, Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea (1988) offers high, Hardy-Boys-style adventure. Continue reading
Backlash by Brad Thor (2019)
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Brad Thor’s 18th Harvath book Backlash (2019) was my first taste of this morally questionable hero. And sad to say, I wasn’t a fan. A Christian review. Continue reading
Last Stand at Papago Wells by Louis L’Amour (1957)
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Need a quick introduction to Louis L’Amour novels? Look no further than the engaging Last Stand at Papago Wells (1957). Continue reading
From the Ocean, from the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke (1962)
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A Christian review of 7 stories by Arthur C. Clarke, From the Ocean, from the Stars (1962) a.k.a. The Deep Range and Other Stories (1964). Continue reading
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins (2003)
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Before Katniss, there was Gregor. Suzanne Collins’ opens her earlier series, The Underland Chronicles with Gregor the Overlander (2003). A Christian review. Continue reading
Dr. No (1962)
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I recently read Dr. No by Ian Fleming (1958), so I thought I’d also review the 1962 film starring Sean Connery. It’s James Bond, of course, so not really a “family movie,” but I explore why not in this post. Continue reading
Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman (2013)
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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
Brian’s Return by Gary Paulsen (1999)
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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