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As a homeschooling veteran, I review middle-grade stories to help parents, librarians, and teachers choose good books.
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Peril: A Fast Track Thriller by Suzanne Hartmann, a review
Joanne’s an Illinois homeschooling mom struggling with the fact that her husband is losing a battle with cancer. She’s a survivor herself–she recovered from paralysis, thanks to an experimental adult-stem-cell treatment. Her family’s future looks uncertain, but she tries to trust God about it.
A beloved classic as a free ebook
Daughter of Joy by Kathleen Morgan (Brides of Culdee Creek, Book 1): Currently free on Amazon Kindle and at ChristianBook.com. Looks like a good one, a beloved classic!
A free e-book, Signs and Wonders by Alex Adena
[signswonders] Signs and Wonders, a Christian novella by Alex Adena, is available for free today on Amazon and Christianbook.com as an ebook. You can download it and read it on your computer if you don’t have an e-reader.
Bobbsey Twins books free on Kindle right now
Do you have fond memories of reading Bobbsey Twins books? Or are you looking for gentle stories for kids for your own children?
Several Bobbsey Twins books are free on Kindle right now. Remember, you can read Kindle books for free on your own computer, if you don’t have a Kindle.
Replication by Jill Williamson, a review
Abby Goyer’s not too happy when her scientist father moves her to Alaska from Washington, D.C. He’s secretive about his new job, and that bothers her too, especially based on his history of working in a lab that was trying to clone human embryos for use in cancer research. She’s a Christian, and she wishes he would see the light.
A free Tracie Peterson ebook
This Christian romance is free right now on Kindle and at Christian Book Distributors, for other ebook formats besides Kindle. I’ve read some of Tracie Peterson’s work, and I think you’ll enjoy it: Embers of Love (Striking a Match Book 1)
Angels among us: what are they like?
I’m reading a book by Billy Graham summarizing what the Bible says about angels. Here’s a quote: “While angels have tremendous authority, it is limited to doing only the will of God. They never deviate from God’s message, never dilute His message, never change God’s plan. Throughout the ages they have glorified only Him, never themselves.”
Highland Blessings by Jennifer Hudson Taylor, ebook available free
A free ebook for you today, Highland Blessings by Jennifer Hudson Taylor: I’ve read this book and liked it. The ebook is free on Kindle at the moment, and also at Christian Book Distributors in non-Kindle format. Remember, you don’t have to have an e-reader; you can read your download on your computer, and that’s free.
Free on Kindle, Tracie Peterson novel
Fans of Christian romantic fiction will be happy to know that Tracie Peterson has a novel for free on Kindle right now. Don’t have a Kindle? You don’t need one–you can create a free Kindle account at Amazon and download your ebooks to read on your computer.
Inside the mind of author Athol Dickson
Athol Dickson writes these beautifully crafted suspenseful novels with a touch of the magical. I really love his work. So why isn’t he a best-selling author?
Half-empty nest
Two of our four children have flown the nest lately.
African version of the Lord’s Prayer
My dear daughter fell in love with this African song, which is the theme song for a video game, Civilization IV. She looked up a translation for the song and found that it is in fact the Lord’s Prayer! Enjoy!