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A Christian review of this spectacular 1967 classic, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It’s a dangerous and real book that’s well worth a re-read. Continue reading
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Missing May by Cynthia Rylant (1992)
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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
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
Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen (1996)
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Brian’s Winter (1996), the third book in Gary Paulsen’s “Brian Saga,” is a wonderful “What if?” continuation of Hatchet. A Christian review. Continue reading
The Fort by Gordon Korman (2022)
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When 5 friends discover a bunker in the woods, it becomes a secret refuge—for hiding secrets. Continue reading
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Listen Slowly by Thanhha Lai (2015)
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I would normally never (of my own volition) read a novel about a 12yo girl, but this book had so many intersections with my own family and experience that it was actually a wonderful selection for me. Continue reading
The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright (1941)
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For our third read in this year’s Cousin’s Book Club, we’ve chosen The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright. It’s a different speed and genre from our first two books, Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks (2017) and The Legend of Luke … Continue reading
Escape from Warsaw by Ian Serraillier (1966)
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Original Title: The Silver Sword (1956) This old Scholastic book jumped out at me from a church library years ago and followed me all the way across the ocean, where it’s sat patiently on my shelf waiting to be enjoyed. … Continue reading
Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enright (1938)
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Ever since our move overseas, I’ve been a little bummed that my habit of reading aloud to the kids has sort of died away. My kids (12, 13) no longer share a room, and the configuration makes it no longer … Continue reading
20 Youth Fantasy Series Worth Exploring
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Yesterday, my 13yo son began his 4th re-read of the Harry Potter series after finishing Suzanne Collins‘ Underland Chronicles for the second time. While I’m shocked that he’s become such a great reader, I’m also surprised that he’s asked for … Continue reading