*The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw (Retro Reads)
A middle grades novel packed with life in ancient Egypt and an orphan’s adventure among the tombs of the dead.
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Family Vacation Book List: Fun for the Whole Family
Going on vacation this summer? What about daily trips to the pool and back? Perhaps you have some summer evenings on the porch planned. Sounds …
Pilgrim’s Progress Roundup
When you are ready to introduce your family to a classic edition of Pilgrim’s Progress, two simplified versions complement each other beautifully, providing solid familiarity …
Mercy Watson, the Porcine Wonder (books by Kate DiCamillo)
The Mercy Watson books are delightful with memorable characters and work well as read alouds, chapter books, and books for new readers.
*He is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter by Patti Rokus
A beautiful, artistic representation of the story of Easter using rocks set against a black backdrop. Starred review for He is Risen.
*By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman (Retro Read)
Jack and Praiseworthy must use their wits and resourcefulness if they are to strike it rich in California’s goldfields in this funny middle grades novel.
Literaritea: Classics and new favorites
Megan begins a series of Adventures in Reading to her five boys.
*Monster Blood Tattoo Trilogy by D. M. Cornish
Enter the complex world of the Half Continent where men and monsters clash, yet not all monsters are as they seem in this starred fantasy series.