Book Reviews
All the Answers by Kate Messner
By Betsy Farquhar |
All the Answers by Kate Messner. Bloomsbury, 2015. 256 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12Recommended For: ages 10-12, especially girls Bottom Line: In this middle-grades ...
Read More *The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Pope
By Janie Cheaney |
The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Pope. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2001. 272 pages Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 5 (ages 12-14) and up ...
Read More Hector Fox and the Giant Quest by Astrid Sheckels
By Betsy Farquhar |
Hector Fox and the Giant Quest (Hector and Friends) by Astrid Sheckels. FastPencil Premiere, 2014. 32 pages . Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8Recommended For: ages 0-8 ...
Read More The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis: an Introduction
By Janie Cheaney |
This thing called “love”—what is it? Something we long for, feel vague stirrings about, idolize, draw inspiration from, and abuse left and right. It’s unpredictable, ...
Read More Fairest by Marissa Meyer
By Hayley Morell |
Fairest by Marissa Meyer. Feiwel and Friends, 2015. 220 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 15-18 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) and up Bottom Line: In an originally unplanned prequel, readers are given ...
Read More *Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim ...
Read More *I Haiku You by Betsy Snyder
By The Redeemed Shall Read |
I Haiku You by Betsy Snyder. Random House, 2012. 32 pages. Bottom Line: This Valentine's Day themed picture book is a wonderful introduction to the ...
Read More Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet
By Megan Saben |
Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet. Chronicle Books, 2014. 56 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-8 Maturity Level: 1 (ages 0-4) and up Children who ...
Read More *The Green Ember by S. D. Smith
By emily |
The Green Ember is animal fantasy at its best, filled with gripping action and heartwarming rabbits, all deeply informed by the Christian worldview of its ...
Read More Bad Bye, Good Bye by Deborah Underwood
By Betsy Farquhar |
Bad Bye, Good Bye by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Jonathan Bean. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-8Recommended ...
Read More *Noah’s Ark by Peter Spier
By Janie Cheaney |
Noah's Ark, Peter Spier’s classic wordless picture book, takes a Bible story that's often given too cute a portrayal and adds imagination, depth, and reverence. ...
Read More *Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
By Janie Cheaney |
Tuck Everlasting, Natalie Babbitt’s masterpiece first published 40 years ago, is as timeless as its title characters. *Tuck Everlasting (40th Anniversary Edition) by Natalie Babbitt, ...
Read More Keeping Your Cool by Lou Priolo
By Janie Cheaney |
Keeping Your Cool: A Teen’s Survival Guide by Lou Priolo. P&R, capsule 2014 (new edition). 251 pages, unhealthy including appendices. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages ...
Read More Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug! by Mem Fox
By Megan Saben |
Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist. Beach Lane Books, 2013. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4Maturity Level: 1 (ages 0-4) Little ...
Read More *Rise by Trip Lee
By emily |
*Rise: Get Up and Live in God's Great Story by Trip Lee. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 240 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 and up Maturity ...
Read More Hi, Koo! by Jon Muth
By Betsy Farquhar |
Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons by Jon Muth. Scholastic, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-8Recommended for: All ages It is hard to describe ...
Read More Winter Poems by Barbara Rogasky and Trina Schart Hyman
By Betsy Farquhar |
Winter Poems selected by Barbara Rogasky and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Scholastic, 1994. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books (ages 4-10)Recommended for: Ages 4 and ...
Read More *Firefly July by Paul Janeczko and Melissa Sweet
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems selected by Paul Janeczko and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Candlewick, 2014. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ...
Read More The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm. Random House, 2014. 208 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12Recommended for: Ages 10-12 Bottom Line: A quirky, ...
Read More Winter Storytime: Let It Snow!
By Megan Saben |
We are trying a new feature on Redeemed Reader and hope our readers will participate! Periodically we will choose a storytime theme that may be enjoyed at ...
Read More Arcady’s Goal by Eugene Yelchin
By Janie Cheaney |
Arcady’s Goal by Eugene Yelchin. Henry Holt, 2014. 234 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Maturity Level: 3 (ages 8-10) and up Bottom Line: ...
Read More Revolution by Deborah Wiles
By Janie Cheaney |
Revolution by Deborah Wiles (#2 in The Sixties Trilogy). Scholastic, 2014. 485 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 12-14 Maturity Level: 4 (12-15) and up ...
Read More The Beatitudes by Carole Boston Weatherford
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Tim Ladwig. Eerdmans, 2009. 36 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8Recommended ...
Read More Beautiful Moon: A Child’s Prayer by Tonya Bolden
By Betsy Farquhar |
Beautiful Moon: A Child's Prayer by Tonya Bolden and illustrated by Eric Velasquez. Abrams, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books (ages 0-8)Recommended for: All ages ...
Read More *Wise Words by Peter J. Leithart
By The Redeemed Shall Read |
Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart. Canon Press, 2003. 148 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 2 ...
Read More First Date by Melody Carlson
By Janie Cheaney |
First Date (Dating Games #1) by Melody Carlson. Revell, 2013. 212 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) Bottom Line: ...
Read More Jonathan Edwards by Simonetta Carr and Matt Abraxas
By Megan Saben |
Jonathan Edwards by Simonetta Carr, illustrated by Matt Abraxas. Reformation Heritage, 2014. 64 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, Ages 8-10 Recommended For: Ages 8-10 Simonetta ...
Read More Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin
By Janie Cheaney |
Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin. Feiwel & Friends, 2014. 223 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, age 8-10 Maturity Level: 4 (ages 10-12) and up ...
Read More The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney
By Janie Cheaney |
The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Shane Evans. Little, Brown, 2014. 319 pages, including notes and glossary. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Avalon by Mindee Arnett
By Hayley Morell |
Avalon by Mindee Arnett, Balzer + Bray, 2014. 415 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, (ages 12-14) and up Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) and up Readers meet ...
Read More Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire
By Janie Cheaney |
Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire. Candlewick, 2014. 496 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-14 Maturity Level: 5 (ages 12-15) and up Bottom Line: ...
Read More Wazdot? by Michael Slack
By Megan Saben |
Wazdot? by Michael Slack. Disney-Hyperion, 2014. 48 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, Ages 0-4Recommended For: Ages 0-4 Wazdot? is a simple, visually humorous farm-themed book with ...
Read More The Accidental Highwayman by Ben Tripp
By Janie Cheaney |
The Accidental Highwayman by Ben Tripp. Tor, 2014. 295 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 5 (ages 12-14) and up Bottom Line: ...
Read More *Hosanna, Loud Hosannas by Barbara and David Leeman
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Hosanna, Loud Hosannas: Essential Hymns Every Child Should Sing compiled and written by Barbara and David Leeman, 2014. 300 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12Recommended ...
Read More Hymns for a Kid’s Heart, Vol. 1-4 by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada
By Megan Saben |
Hymns for a Kid’s Heart, Vol. 1-4 by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada. Crossway, 2003-2004. 96 pages. (Audio CD included) Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More Skies Like These by Tess Hilmo
By Janie Cheaney |
Skies Like These by Tess Hilmo. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2014. 231 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 4 (ages 10-12) One-line ...
Read More Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel
By Janie Cheaney |
Pack of Dorks by Beth Vrabel. Sky Pony Press, 2014. 213 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Maturity Level: 3 (ages 8-10) One-line Summary: ...
Read More Winter Book Fair 2014
By emily |
Looking for Christmas gifts for the kids and teens in your life? Redeemed Reader has pulled together our best picks in our annual Winter Book Fair. WANT ...
Read More *Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton
By Betsy Farquhar |
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (named Mary Anne) are just as beloved by today's generation of children as they were in the 1930s! Mike ...
Read More *Choo Choo by Virgina Lee Burton
By Megan Saben |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from ourWinter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *Choo Choo: The Story of a Little ...
Read More *The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
By Megan Saben |
*The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton. Houghton Mifflin, 1969. 44 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, Ages 4-8Recommended for: Ages 4-8 A little house living out ...
Read More Sky Run by Alex Shearer
By Janie Cheaney |
Sky Run by Alex Shearer. Sky Pony Press, 2014. 228 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 4 (ages 10-12) and up One-line ...
Read More The Scavengers by Michael Perry
By Janie Cheaney |
The Scavengers by Michael Perry. Harper, 2014, 322 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 4 (ages10-12) and up One-line Summary: The Scavengers ...
Read More *Caught Up in a Story by Sarah Clarkson
By The Redeemed Shall Read |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! Hark, Redeemedreaders! This review was written ...
Read More The Orphan and the Mouse by Martha Freeman
By Janie Cheaney |
The Orphan and the Mouse by Martha Freeman, drawings by David McPhail. Holiday House, 2014, 220 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: ...
Read More Celebrating Virginia Lee Burton’s Classic Favorites
By Megan Saben |
Once upon a time there was a little boy whose mother regularly took him and his siblings to the library. Every time he went, he ...
Read More Sir Thomas the Hesitant by Liam Perrin
By Hayley Morell |
Sir Thomas the Hesitant by Liam Perrin. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013. 254 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12 and up Maturity Level: 4 ...
Read More *A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton
By Megan Saben |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *A Library Book for Bear by ...
Read More A Christmas Carol Watch-Along Guide
By emily |
How many versions of Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol have you seen? It seems like every cultural figure has done a version of it, Klingons, ...
Read More *The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett
By Megan Saben |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *The Girl and the Bicycle by ...
Read More *On the Wing by David Elliot
By Janie Cheaney |
*On the Wing by David Elliot, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander. Candlewick, 2014. 30 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Maturity level: 2 (ages 4-8) ...
Read More *Dragon Quest by Allan Baillie
By Janie Cheaney |
*Dragon Quest by Allan Baillie, illustrated by Wayne Harris. Candlewick, 2013. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Maturity Level: 2 (ages 4-8) One-line ...
Read More *Flora and the Penguin by Molly Idle
By Betsy Farquhar |
Frosty and cool, Flora and the Penguin is a strong follow up to Flora and the Flamingo. *Flora and the Penguin by Molly Idle. Chronicle ...
Read More *Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Three Bears in a Boat by David Soman. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2014. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages ...
Read More Hello Ninja by N. D. Wilson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Hello Ninja by N. D. Wilson and illustrated by Forrest Dickison. Canonball Books, 2013. Reading Level: Picture Books, 0-4Recommended for: Ages 0-4 The youngest ninja ...
Read More Pathfinder by Angie Sage
By Hayley Morell |
Pathfinder by Angie Sage. Katherine Tegen Books, 2014. 460 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 4 (age 10 and up) Pathfinder brings ...
Read More *The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
By Janie Cheaney |
*The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. Dutton Children’s Books, 1978. 182 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 4 (ages 10-12) and up ...
Read More Jesus is Most Special by Sally Michael, illustrated by Fred Apps
By Megan Saben |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! Jesus is Most Special by Sally ...
Read More Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada
By Megan Saben |
Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart by Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada, illustrated by Sergio Martinez. Crossway, 2004. 96 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages ...
Read More Threatened by Eliot Schrefer
By Janie Cheaney |
Threatened by Eliot Schrefer. Scholastic, 2014. 278 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 15-18 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) One-line Summary: Threatened, one of this year’s ...
Read More Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo
By Betsy Farquhar |
Jaunty, boisterous Leroy Ninker and his horse, Maybelline, star in this first volume of the Tales of Deckawoo Drive. Leroy Ninker Saddles Up (Tales from ...
Read More The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Kevin Cornell
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Chicken Squad includes 4 intrepid sleuths who are on a quest in this funny early chapter book. The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure by ...
Read More If You’re Reading This by Trent Reedy
By Janie Cheaney |
If You’re Reading This, by Trent Reedy. Scholastic, 2014. 296 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) One-line Summary: If ...
Read More *A Light for my Path: An ABC Book Based on Psalm 119 by Davis Carman, illustrated by Alice Ratterree
By Megan Saben |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *A Light for My ...
Read More Tea With Grandpa by Barney Saltzberg
By Megan Saben |
Tea With Grandpa by Barney Saltzberg. Roaring Book Press, 2014. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, Ages 0-8Maturity Level: 1 (0-4), 2 (4-8) Grandparents who live ...
Read More *Waiting is Not Easy! by Mo Willems
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from ourWinter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! *Waiting Is Not Easy! by Mo Willems. ...
Read More Fix This Mess! by Tedd Arnold
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from ourWinter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! Fix This Mess! by Tedd Arnold. I ...
Read More Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from ourWinter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli. Disney-Hyperion, ...
Read More The Big Fib by Tim Hamilton
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Big Fib by Tim Hamilton. I LIKE TO READ series. Holiday House, 2014. 32 pages. Reading Level: Easy/Leveled Readers, ages 4-8Recommended for: Ages 0-8 New ...
Read More Mockingjay, Part One: Emily’s TW&E Radio Review
By emily |
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/177935219" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /] Thanks to Kristen Eicher for her help with sound editing! Thanks also to Dana and Chris Cowherd for ...
Read More The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper
By Janie Cheaney |
The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent by John Piper. Crossway, 2014,96 pages Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages ...
Read More *Christmas is Here by Lauren Castillo
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! We are participants in the Amazon LLC ...
Read More Every Valley by Albert L. Blackwell
By Betsy Farquhar |
Every Valley: Advent with the Scriptures of Handel's Messiah by Albert L. Blackwell. Westminster John Knox Press, 2014. 160 pages. Reading Level: Adults (16 and up)Recommended ...
Read More The Young Carthaginian by G.A. Henty, read by Jim Weiss
By Megan Saben |
The Young Carthaginian by G.A. Henty. Audiobook read by Jim Weiss. Greathall Productions, 2004. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8 and upMaturity Level: 4 (ages 11-12) ...
Read More I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters by Lauren Tarshis
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! I Survived True Stories: ...
Read More *MindWar: A Novel (The MindWar Trilogy, Book 1) by Andrew Klavan
By Betsy Farquhar |
MindWar: A Novel (The MindWar Trilogy, Book 1) by Andrew Klavan. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 336 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12 and upRecommended for: Ages ...
Read More *Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
By Janie Cheaney |
Note: this review was originally published on February 4, 2011. Heart of a Samurai, by Margi Preus, Amulet Books, 277 pages plus historical note and ...
Read More *Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins
By Janie Cheaney |
Nuts to You, by Lynne Rae Perkins. Greenwillow, 2014. 259 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Maturity Level: 3 (ages 8-10) One-line Summary: Nuts ...
Read More The Paladin Prophesy: Book 1 by Mark Frost
By Janie Cheaney |
The Paladin Prophesy: Book 1 by Mark Frost. Random House, 2012. 560 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) One-line Summary: ...
Read More Lulu and the Hedgehog in the Rain by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
By Betsy Farquhar |
Lulu and the Hedgehog in the Rain by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Albert Whitman and Company, 2014. 112 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ...
Read More Lulu and the Cat in the Bag by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
By Betsy Farquhar |
Lulu and the Cat in the Bag by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Albert Whitman and Company, 2013. 112 pages. Reading Level: Chapter ...
Read More Lulu and the Dog from the Sea by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
By Betsy Farquhar |
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Albert Whitman and Company, 2014. 112 pages. (originally published in ...
Read More Lulu and the Duck in the Park by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Priscilla Lamont
By Betsy Farquhar |
This book is a "Best of the Best" pick from our Winter Book Fair. CLICK HERE to see more gift ideas! Lulu and the Duck in the ...
Read More Popular by Maya Van Wagenen
By Janie Cheaney |
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen. Dutton, 2014. 259 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 11-12 Maturity Level: 5 (ages 12-14) ...
Read More *Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
By Megan Saben |
*Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp. Tyndale, 2014. 154 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4 and upMaturity Level: 2 (ages ...
Read More El Deafo by Cece Bell
By Janie Cheaney |
El Deafo by Cece Bell. Amulet, 2014. 241 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Maturity Level: 3 (ages 8-10) Bottom Line: Author/illustrator Cece Bell ...
Read More Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
By Janie Cheaney |
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Penguin, 2014. 320 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 5 (ages 12-14) Bottom line: Award-winning author ...
Read More The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Great Turkey Walk by Kathleen Karr. Square Fish, 2000 (reprint; original pub. date 1998). 208 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades (ages 10-12)Recommended for: Ages ...
Read More Storm Siren by Mary Weber
By Hayley Morell |
Storm Siren by Mary Weber. Thomas Nelson, 2014. 333 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 6 (ages 15-18) and up Nymia ("Nym" for short) ...
Read More Young Houdini: The Magician’s Fire by Simon Nicholson
By Janie Cheaney |
Young Houdini: the Magician’s Fire by Simon Nicholson. Sourcebooks, 2014. 232 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Maturity Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Imagine ...
Read More Come On, Seabiscuit! by Ralph Moody. Audiobook read by Jim Weiss.
By Megan Saben |
Come On, Seabiscuit! by Ralph Moody. Bison Books, 2003. 172 pages. Audiobook read by Jim Weiss. Greathall Productions. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12, Young Adult, ages 12-18, ...
Read More My Friend the Enemy by (our very own) J. B. Cheaney
By Betsy Farquhar |
My Friend the Enemy by J. B. Cheaney. Yearling, 2007 (reprint edition). 272 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades 8-12) Recommended for: Ages 8-12 If another ...
Read More Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (25th Anniversary)
By Betsy Farquhar |
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2011 (reissue of 1989 copy). 156 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10Recommended for: Ages ...
Read More Dash by Kirby Larson
By Betsy Farquhar |
Dash by Kirby Larson. Scholastic, 2014. 256 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12Recommended for: Ages 8-12 Eleven-year-old Mitsi's best friend is her little dog, Dash. ...
Read More *Carry on Mr. Bowditch, by Jean Lee Latham. Audiobook read by Jim Weiss.
By Megan Saben |
*Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham. Audiobook read by Jim Weiss, Greathall Productions, 2009. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12 Maturity Level: Levels 3-5 ...
Read More D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 by Rick Atkinson
By Janie Cheaney |
D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944 by Rick Atkinson. Holt, 2014. 202 pages. Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 12-15 Maturity Level: 4 (ages 10-12) On the ...
Read More The Family Romanov by Candace Fleming
By Janie Cheaney |
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming. Shwartz & Wade, 2014. 292 pages including index and bibliography. Reading ...
Read More The War to End All Wars by Russell Freedman
By Janie Cheaney |
The War to End All Wars: World War I by Russell Freedman. Clarion, 2010. 176 pages including notes and index. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages ...
Read More World War I: An Interactive History Adventure by Gwenyth Swain
By Janie Cheaney |
World War I: an Interactive History Adventure by Gwenyth Swain. (You Choose Books), Capstone, 2012. 112 pages including timeline, index, etc. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ...
Read More Stay Where You Are And Then Leave by John Boyne
By Janie Cheaney |
Stay Where You Are And Then Leave by John Boyne. Henry Holt, 2014. 245 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Maturity Level: 5 (ages ...
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