Monthly Archives: August 2019

“NIrV Illustrated Holy Bible for Kids” from Zondervan

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Becky

The New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)               A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words! Pictures, lots of pictures!  That’s what I always wanted in my children’s Bible, but there were just a tiny number.  … Continue reading →

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German Apple Pork Chops, Gluten Free

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Becky

        5 boneless pork chops 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces 1 cut-up onion 1/2 quart gluten-free chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoons … Continue reading →

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“The Great Lemonade Stand Standoff” by Art Rainer

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Becky

              Making Lemonade from Life’s Lemons! Life changes when three friends Jake, Sophia and Brody, sniff a bad smell at school.  Through the mysterious Agent G. B., they discover they are in danger of … Continue reading →

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“King’s Shadow” by Angela Hunt

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Becky

Watch your Back! Salome was the only sister of King Herod, and lived with him in his Jerusalem palace.  Despite Herod ruling with an iron fist, Salome was his biggest fan.  She constantly rationalized his bad behavior saying it was … Continue reading →

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“The Most Important Stories of the Bible” by Christopher D. Hudson & Stan Campbell

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Becky

A Quick Walk Through Biblical Stories Explore seventy-five stories in the Bible starting at the beginning in Genesis, moving throughout both testaments, and ending with the book of Revelation.  The authors give their summary of each account, calling it the … Continue reading →

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“Wherever You Go” by Tracie Peterson

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Becky

On with the Show! Mary, Lizzie, and Ella are stars in the all-woman Wild West Show that tours the country in 1901.  But their jobs aren’t the only wild things they are a part of. Mary’s life has been meaningless … Continue reading →

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“Belinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” by Heather Day Gilbert

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Becky

  This An Exotic Pet-Sitter Mystery, book two.                       The Big Bad Wolf? Belinda, although a pet sitter, does more than take care of cats and dogs.  She also watches … Continue reading →

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“The Killing Tide” by Dani Pettrey

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Becky

Healthier at the Ocean? Gabby Rowley is an investigative reporter whose story exposed a dangerous man, and is now running for her life.  She relocates to her hometown to hide.  Once there, she finds her brother, as well as, her … Continue reading →

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“Until the Mountains Fall” by Connilyn Cossette

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Becky

Treasure in Your Own Backyard! In a short time period, Rivkah was married, widowed and is now supposed to marry her deceased husband’s brother.  That is, if she does what her father wants, and what the Torah law decrees.  But … Continue reading →

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“Firefly Home” by Jane Clarke

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Becky

                Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup Shimmer, Glimmer, Glow! This sweet story is about Florence Firefly who is lost, and the adventures she has trying to find her way home.  One of the book’s … Continue reading →

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