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 years Following on from Book 1 in this series by Cynthia T. Toney, book 2 sees main character Wendy grow a little older and wiser as she navigates a number of major life changes. The story addresses some serious real-life issues, while
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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
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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: Cathy Gilmore Illustrator: Jean Schoonover-Egolf Published: Perpertual Light Publishing Age Range: 3 – 7 This bright little picture book is the latest release from The Virtue Heroes series. In it, children are intorduced to the story of John the Baptist and Jesus. Beginning with the Visitation, Mary and her cousin Elizabeth embrace and express
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Author: T.M.Gaouette Publisher: Age Range: T.M.Gaouette is one of my favourite Catholic Teen Book authors. I love the way she captures the lives of young people who are living on the edge or who battle with the many temptations that teens need to navigate in the contemporary world. I really enjoyed the first book in
Author: Father Olivier Bonnewijn Illustrator: Amandine Wanert Publisher: Magnificat-Ignatius Age Range: 7 – 10 depending on reading ability I haven’t seen this Catholic children’s series before. Probably because it was originally published in another language, and this is the English translation version. Father Olivier Bonnewijn is a Catholic priest born and raised in Belgium. He
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Author: Susan Joy Bellavance Illustrator: Sara Tang Publisher: Tan Books Age Range: 7 – 10 This distinctive picture book was not what I expected at all! It contains a beautiful story that has layers of meaning. The more I contemplate it, the more I find to appreciate. Basically, this is the story of a little
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Author: Father Mark Goring Publisher: Tellwell Age range: 3 – 8 Father Mark Goring is a Catholic priest from Canada. Well known on social media for his Catholic commentary, Father Goring has written several books. Here he has re-written the Ugly Duckling tale as You’re Not a Chicken. The premise is the same as
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Author: Paul McCusker Illustrator: Robert Dunn Publisher: Augustine Institute Age Range: 6 – 10 Author, Paul McCusker, has written a series of books about twins named Nick and Sam who are presented as typical kids in a relatively happy family. While brother and sister have adventures and learn lessons along the way, McCusker uses the
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