Monthly Archives: December 2019

“Recovered” by Robby Gallaty

How You Can Overcome Everything! Can you trust someone who has lied and stolen—including from their parents—in order to have money for drugs?  How about if they went through rehab, but then failed and went back on drugs?  In this … Continue reading

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“Seconds to Live” By Susan Sleeman

                            The Countdown! This fast-moving story involves cyber-crime and a vicious killer, The Phantom, who has left a trail of murdered “traitors,” yet has never been identified.  … Continue reading

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“Maisy’s Christmas Party” by Lucy Cousins

Fun Surprises! What’s more fun than a party?  Receiving the answers to the invitations!  At least it is in this case since you can join Maisy as she opens the replies from party guests.   That is because this book is … Continue reading

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Random Ramblings: Christmas Cherry Salad—or Dessert?!

A Rose by Any Other Name….. When I grew up, the fancy dinners my mom or aunt fixed for birthdays, Christmas or other occasions, often contained salad.  But any preconceived idea you had about what went into a salad would … Continue reading

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“Dasher” by Matt Tavares, Author & Illustrator

Santa’s First Reindeer! How did Santa Claus come to have reindeer pulling his sleigh?  He didn’t always have reindeer.  In this story, we learn that originally the jolly old elf had a horse, Silverbell.   Dasher and her family lived a … Continue reading

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“Little Robin’s Christmas” by Jan Fearnley, Author & Illustrator

    Robin’s Red Breast! How did the Robin get his red vest and become the first sign of spring?  It all started with Little Robin wanting to keep those around him warm.  With his big heart, he helps all … Continue reading

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“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Christmas Activity Book”

                      Lots of Fun Ahead! Want a lot of fun in a little bit of time?  This book is the ticket for a child to have variety of activities they … Continue reading

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“What Comes My Way” by Tracie Peterson

A Satisfying End! While the 1902 females perform an exciting Wild West Show for the public, they live a wild life in private.  After overcoming many obstacles to be together, Lizzy and Wes have barely settled into married life, when … Continue reading

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What to Watch Tonight? “A Christmas Miracle”

A Hallmark Christmas Movie Tamera Mowry-Housley stars in the movie, “A Christmas Miracle,” along with Brooks Darnell.  She is still the sweet girl she was in Sister, Sister days, but now she is a lovely, single mother, named Emma, who … Continue reading

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“The End of the Magi” by Patrick W. Carr

And Wise Men Came from the East…. At last, Myrad has had a prophetical dream, his key to becoming a Magi—an elite and powerful group that advises the king.  Suddenly, the Queen slaughters the Magi including his adopted father.  Myrad … Continue reading

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