Sweep by Jonathan Auxier
Sweep combines historical fact with mythical elements to create a compelling story filled with sharp edges and surprising graces. Sweep: The Story of a Girl …
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*Almost Paradise by Corabel Shofner
This funny but thoughtful novel takes Christian faith seriously as a factor in the lives of real people. *Almost Paradise by Corabel Shofner. Farrar Strauss …
*Zita the Spacegirl Series by Ben Hatke
Zita the Spacegirl and her intrepid friends battle the forces of evil in extra terrestrial dimensions in this lively graphic novel series. a review from …
Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World by Judd Winick
The exuberant boy-robot Hilo is back from “the void,” pursuing his mission to destroy his arch-enemy Razorwark and discover his own origin and purpose. Hilo …
*Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley
*Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley. Dial, 2015, 304 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, age 10-12 Recommended for: all ages Bottom Line: Circus Mirandus, a magical …
How Long, O Lord? When Bibliotherapy Isn’t Enough
These are dark days. I received an email this week expressing familiar anguish over the haunting reports of 21 followers of Christ who were martyred …
*The Green Ember by S. D. Smith
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 …
The Scavengers by Michael Perry
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 …