Category Archives: Book Reviews

“A Dance in Donegal” by Jennifer Deibel

Posted on February 19, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

The Grass is Not Always Greener….. Moira, a 1920’s American and a new teacher, does not want to go to Ireland. But it was her mother’s last wish, and … Continue reading →

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“A Cowboy for Keeps” by Jody Hedlund

Posted on February 17, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

Will Hard Work Make Dreams Come True? Greta would do anything to help her little sister, Astrid, get well, including signing … Continue reading →

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“The Moonlight School” by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Posted on February 12, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

A Whole New World! Leaving behind her 1911 city-life, Lucy has agreed to spend six months in the backwoods of Kentucky helping her cousin. Lucy doesn’t know which is … Continue reading →

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“The Purple Puffy Coat” by Maribeth Boelts

Posted on February 12, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

True Friendship! Beetle gave his friend, Stick Bug, a wonderful gift—at least to Beetle–a purple puffy coat. But Stick Bug has been unhappy ever since, because he doesn’t want … Continue reading →

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“Wakey Birds” by Maddie Frost

Posted on February 7, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

Will they ever sleep? Calling Mr. Sandman! Poor Wakey Bird can’t go to sleep. Even the official sleep helpers, the Soothing Shushers and the Go-to-Sleep Leapers cannot get her … Continue reading →

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“Sing Me Back Home” by Amanda Mason

Posted on February 5, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

When Worlds Collide Lane is a well-known country music star as famous for his songs, as his hard living. Melanie is an up-and-coming Christian singer that has spent her … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Morning of Easter, by Glenys Nellist

Posted on February 1, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

Joy Comes in the Morning! Join the excitement and wonder of the first Easter morning. Done in a rhythm similar to that used by Clement Moore in, “The Night Before Christmas,” this story shows the confusion of the soldiers guarding … Continue reading →

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“NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible for Girls Gift Set”

Posted on January 30, 2021 by WordPress.com Support

Everyone Needs a Beautiful Word! I am excited to share this Beautiful Word Bible because it is one of the nicest volumes of Holy Scriptures I have ever seen. The cover is an attractive teal color that has a soft … Continue reading →