Author: Cynthia T. Toney Publisher: Write Integrity Press Age Range: 12 – 16 years The final book in the BirdFace series did not disappoint. I found it to be a satisfying end to the four book series. I loved the author’s note at the end of the story that main character, Wendy, was going to […]
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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
8 Notes to a Nobody: In depth teen issues. Read More »
Author: Nancy Carabio Belanger Illustrator: Sandra Casali LewAllen Publisher: Harvey House Publishing Age Range: 9 – 15, depending on reading ability. This is a sweet story about Olivia, who is soon to commence the fifth grade. Olivia’s family, it seems, is to move interstate because of Dad’s work. The good news is that Olivia will
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Author: Elena Maria Vidal Publisher: May Apple Books Age Range: Senior teens This is a story based on the true-life happenings of Henrietta Marie, daughter of King Henry IV of France, and her marriage to the Prince of Wales, Charles Stuart in the year 1625. I recommend this story to mature teens who are good
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Author: Sherry Weaver Smith Illustrated: Rebecca Thornburgh Published: Pauline Books Age Range: 7 – 12 Quite simply – I LOVED THIS BOOK. What a delightfully written and crafted story. This is one of two books in the Pauline series “Friends of the Saints”. In this book, Saint Therese of Lisieux is fifteen years old
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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.
Author: Virginia Lieto Illustrated: Carole Hahn Panzner Published: Parenesis Publishing. Age Range: 3 – 8 Younger school aged children will love holding this picture book in their hands. Every page is brightly coloured with large, simple drawings and pastel backgrounds to the broad and spaciously set print. It is a book designed to be read
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