In Beyond All Measure, author Dorothy Love welcomes readers to the “peaceful and close-knit town” of Hickory Ridge. Now that the Civil War has ended, townsfolk eagerly participate in pastimes like lad…
It’s refreshing to come across a character like Megan in Bitter Blessings: strong, smart, and relatable. With all that has occurred in the past few weeks, Megan tries hard to do good and author Christ…
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy is a very special book. It is by no means a ‘feel-good’ book, but it is one of the most amazing books I’ve ever read. Everything in this book is …
Penny's idea of Heaven involves butter pecan ice cream, the Dodgers, and her big, loud, Italian family. But this summer isn't exactly heaven. She's living through a horrible haircut, days filled wit…
Marjane: "I wanted to be a prophet."Grandmother: "Marjane, come here and help me stand up."Marjane: "Don't worry, soon you won't have any more pain. You'll see."Grandmother: "In that case, I'll be you…
I considered myself a pretty mature sixteen-year-old, but I had nothing on Hattie Inez Brooks, the protagonist of Kirby Larson's beautifully-crafted novel Hattie Big Sky! At sixteen, orphan Hattie (…
What a sweet, clever, and absolutely charming little tale! I smiled through the whole adventure of little Elmer Elevator trying to save the poor baby dragon from the mean animals of Wild Island! It …
Like Jake and Me is a fabulous example of a book that says a lot with very few words. Little Alex is trying to help his step-father, Jake, but is usually brushed off with that age-old phrase, “Maybe …
If you are a fan of the reality TV show ‘The Bachelor’, you will love this book! The antics of the girls are hilarious—petty and shallow, yet endearing all the same. It is a very contempor…
Set against the stirring backdrop of the early days of the American Revolution, Johnny Tremain is the story of a young apprentice silversmith whose talent is surpassed only by his high opinion of hims…
I’m sure I’ve said this before, but no one can tell a kids’ story like Roald Dahl. Where did he come up with these ideas? James is such a sad little boy and you feel so sorry for him. Then comes th…
A book full of so much emotion, the detail and characters will dwell in your heart as you read about and get acquainted with the members of the Willie handcart company. In the Company of Angels follo…
