“All of life is a battle against fear. We fight it on one front, and it sneaks around to our flank.” S.D. Smith’s book, The Green Ember, wonderfully weaves a tale of adventure, family, friendship, betrayal and conquering fear. We meet Picket Longtreader and his sister, Heather, as they are forced to go on the … More Episode 175 – The Green Ember
What caused the miser, Scrooge, to choose his path? Was it his absence from home or his father’s wrath? He chose his master passion, Gain- over his intended, Belle, She released him with a heart full of love for the man she once knew so well. He grew self-absorbed, uncaring, and oh so tight, He … More Episode 168 – A Christmas Carol
One of our favorite quotes from Haven by Megan Wagner Lloyd is… “You don’t have to be big to be brave.” This book has love, adventure, and a whole lot of grit from a little cat that does not quit. Haven is on this journey to help Ma Millie, her human, who is very sick. … More Haven
Lidia Zakrzewski’s real-life story of the Polish resistance fighters who struggled to force out the Nazi occupiers inspired Jennifer A. Nielsen to write, Uprising, an amazing novel about Poland falling into the hands of Germany. Lidia’s father went off to fight and she desperately wanted to go with him. The huge conflict of the occupation … More Uprising
A-Among the Hidden (tense with suspense series) B-Boxcar Children (beloved series) C– Chronicles of Narnia series along with The Cay (hurricane deserted island survival story) D-Door in the Wall “It strengthens thy spirit to do a hard thing” E-Esio Trot (Could do a movie night after reading-Thank you, Titus) F-Five Children and It (Be careful what you … More Journey with Kids’ Books from A to Z
We are hoping you can ‘squeeze’ The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davis into your reading this summer. Join Kate, Sheila, and their special guest, Titus, as they recap the Treski siblings’ war over who can sell the most lemonade. Evan, the oldest, discovers that his younger sister, Jessie, is going to be promoted into his … More The Lemonade War
No great wisdom can be reached without sacrifice.” What a powerful quote in The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis! The prequel to the enduring and ever-popular The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Readers discover how Narnia came to be in this timely tale when two children from London, Digory and Polly, stumble upon Digory’s … More The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
Letters From Rifka by Karen Hesse is told entirely in letter format, so here we go: Dear Readers, The year is 1919 in the month of September when Rifka (age 12) and her family make their escape from Russia. Sadly, the trip to America was eventful. In Poland, Rifka and her family got typhus except … More Letters From Rifka by Karen Hesse
Join Titus, Kate, & Sheila as they discuss The Wingfeather Saga, book 1, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. They meet Janner, a 12 year old questioner, Tink, a brave 11 year old with a fear of heights, and Leeli, their younger sister who has a twisted leg and a dog named … More The Wingfeather Saga Book 1, On The Edge of The Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
Let’s meet Kizzy Ann Stamps and her dog, Shag. Kizzy Ann is called Moon Child by her mama because when she was younger the neighbor boy accidentally let his scythe drop and her face was cut from just under her eye to her mouth in a crescent moon shape. She has never forgiven Frank Charles … More Kizzy Ann Stamps by Jeri Watts
