Monthly Archives: June 2014

“The Crew Goes Coconuts! A Captain No Beard Story” by Carole P. Roman

Bullying, Prepare To Walk The Plank! This 48 page, soft-paper-bound book, with beautiful, bright colors and pictures throughout, is written for children.  Pirates are the theme of “The Captain No Beard Series,” and this particular story’s subject matter is bullying. All … Continue reading

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“Below the Surface” by Tim Shoemaker

Chills, Excitement, Mystery & Fun This is the story of four teenagers, one girl and three boys.  They are all good friends who, along with their families, are taking a lake vacation together right before starting their first year of … Continue reading

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“Smoking Springs” by Robert C. Mowry

“Smoking Springs” by Robert C. Mowry Trails West This is a fictional tale that takes place during the Civil War in The New Mexico Territory.  There is lots of action and adventure as the story unfolds of Texan Judah Ward … Continue reading

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“Silenced” by Dani Pettrey

Mountain Mystery Set in Alaska, this is the fourth story in the Alaskan Courage Series about the McKenna family.  This book opens with the death of a climber that turns out to be murder.  Kayden McKenna and Jake Westin team … Continue reading

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“Laughing in the Rain: Self-Care for the Storms of Life” by Hillary Saffran

Laugh at Life This is a combination stress-relief and humor book.  The author has a background in social services, so is familiar with a lot of modern stressors, as well as, possible solutions for them.  There are sixteen different chapters … Continue reading

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“Pharaohs of the Bible” by Eve Engelbrite

Along The Nile This is a book that parallels the events and people in the Old Testament of the Bible, with the times and pharaohs of ancient Egypt.  It is very apparent that the author put a great deal of … Continue reading

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“Spoken For: Embracing Who You Are and Whose You Are” by Robin Jones Gunn and Alyssa Joy Bethke

   Valued Higher Than Gold Our life is a love story, and God is our pursuer.  This relatively short, easy to read book is small, but it is full of big ideas concerning our worth, importance and value to God.  … Continue reading

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