Monthly Archives: September 2020

“A Portrait of Loyalty” by Roseanna M. White

Secrets, Love & Propaganda While WWI raged on, unrest took over in Russia with the removal and execution of the Tsar, along with the Bolsheviks take over.  Zivon, an expert cryptographer, highly valued by the Tsar, had spoken out against … Continue reading

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“The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus” by Jaime Jo Wright

                    Uncomfortable Genre It is 1928, and strange happenings have been going on with circus, and Pippa is sneaking out there, after dark, to meet a mysterious stranger.  Despite knowing her … Continue reading

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“The Edge of Belonging” by Amanda Cox

                              A Family, but not Instantly!   Pearl is a grieving mom and widow.  Henry is a homeless man who lived the nightmare of being unwanted and … Continue reading

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“Why is That in the Bible?” by Eric J. Bargerhuff

The Most Perplexing Verse and Stories—And What They Teach Us                       I Wonder…. Have you read something in the Bible that caused you to want more details, but didn’t know … Continue reading

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Dairy Free Chicken and Rice Casserole, Gluten-Free or Regular

This replaces the recipe on the red-labeled canned soup, we like it better! 2 cups dry Jasmine Rice, or other long-grain rice 1-quart gluten-free chicken broth 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 onion, diced 4 cups of cream … Continue reading

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“Jefferson Measures a Moose” by Mara Rockliff

Illustrations by S. D. Schindler! Get the Facts! America has terrible weather, rainy most of the time.  The people and animals are smaller than normal, and not healthy.  Unbelievable, right?!  But when we were a young country, much of the … Continue reading

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Dairy Free Cream of Celery Soup, Regular or Gluten-Free

                  Use this to replace the canned soups with the red label! 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 6 ribs of Celery, finely chopped 1 Onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons minced Garlic 1 quart of … Continue reading

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“Not an Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake” by Eoin McLaughlin

Illustrated by Marc Boutavant                         Where’s the Cake?! Yes, this is much more than an alphabet book!  It is also a child-sized mystery that will be sure to give … Continue reading

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“Set the Stars Alight” by Amanda Dykes

                                Hero or Betrayer? This book has two stories in one that each take place in different time periods.  The first is that of Lucy. … Continue reading

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“The Harbinger II” by Jonathan Cahn

                              A Voice in the Wilderness! Although Harbinger II was written like a narrative, actual facts were used instead of fiction.  This book states that we … Continue reading

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