Hell and High Water by Tanya Landman
A biracial lad in 18th-century England, suddenly on his own, struggles to make his way and foil the evil machinations of his “betters.” Hell and …
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The Emperor’s Ostrich by Julie Berry
A light-hearted adventure for middle-graders combines humor and redemption. The Emperor’s Ostrich by Julie Berry. Roaring Brook, 2017, 274 pages Reading Level: Middle grades, ages …
Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink
Underachieving Marc learns how to shape up and think straight in this fictionalized self-help book by a former Navy SEAL. Way of the Warrior Kid: …
Wisdom and Wonder: Linked Reads – Week 1
This week’s theme: Turning to God and Away From Sin To further engage with the theme, here is a list of archived posts that we feel …
Wisdom and Wonder: Week 1 – Turning Towards God and Away from Sin
Welcome to week 1 of our Wisdom & Wonder Summer Reading Challenge! Wisdom and Wonder Week 1: Turning to God and Away from Sin! This …
Wisdom and Wonder Booklist – Week 1
Wisdom & Wonder Week [1] Booklist: Weekly Theme: Turning towards God and Away from Sin Wise-Up #1 (Real Wise Man) and #2 (Heart of the …
The Sign of the Cat by Lynne Jonell
In this winning historical fantasy, a bright lad (fluent in the cat language) chafes at his boring life until an unexpected adventure on the high …
*A Little Taste of Poison by R. J. Anderson
The stakes are higher than ever for Isaveth Breck, plucky heroine of A Pocketful of Murder, when the future of her city is threatened. …