Author: Cynthia T. Toney Publisher: Write Integrity Press Age Range: 12 – 16 This is such an interesting book for young teens. On one level it is about a girl finding her way amidst friendships, study, concerts and a split family. On another level the story addresses some surprisingly in-depth topics such as eating disorders […]
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Authors: Leslea Wahl, Cynthia T.Toney, Marie Keiser, Carolyn Astfalk, Amanda Lauer, Ellen Gable, Corinna Turner, Antony B. Kolenc, T.M.Gaouette, Theresa Linden. Cover Art: Corinna Turner Edited: Cynthia T. Toney Publisher: Catholic Teen Books Age Range: 13 and up. ‘Ashes’, the latest compilation of stories from CatholicTeenBooks.com provides teen readers with plenty to think about. This
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Author: Anthony DeStefano Illustrator: Juliana Kolesova Publisher: Sophia Institute Press Age Range: 3 – 7 Joseph’s Donkey is another glorious production from Sophia Institute Press. This beautiful picture book tells the story of the Holy Family, focusing on Saint Joseph and his faithful donkey. Children will learn about the main events of Jesus life such
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Author: Stephanie Engelman Publisher: Pauline Books and Media Age Range: 12 plus There are some real strengths to this book by Stephanie Engleman. Firstly, I had tears in my eyes by the sixth page – this story is gripping and heart rending. A family gathers on the anniversary of the death of their mother/ grandmother
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Author: Tomie DePaola Illustrator: Tomie DePaola Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books Age Range: 4 – 8 Originally published in 1978, this picture book is different to most. Tomie DePaola has enjoyed a loyal following of readers for decades. Reviewers of his work speak of DePaola’s care and attention to detail and the authentic
Author: Nadishka Aloysius Illustrator: Iaz Abdul Cader Publisher: Self Published Ages 8 – 11. Parental or Teacher Guidance Recommended. This review is published on Easter Sunday, 2021, two years after the bombing of three Christian churches and two motels in Sri Lanka. Two hundred and ninety-five people lost their lives. This story for children is
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Title: The Boy Who Knew Author: Corinna Turner Publisher: Zephyr Publishing Age Range: 10 and up. This is an impressive book about a modern-day saint. Well, actually at the time of writing, Blessed Carlo Acutis is not yet a saint, but he has recently been beatified. Corinna Turner has written this book from the point
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Author: Carmela A. Martino Publisher: Arquilla Press Range Age: 11 + (parental guidance required) Read this book and weep. The subject of death, grief and loss is rarely explored in books for children and teens. It’s a challenging subject. But Rosa, Sola is a special book. It will capture your heart and then break it.