Can God answer prayer in a way that seems magical? Here’s a short story by Kathleen Mincer that shows something like that. Actually, this tale is based on the true story of a young woman who did mission work in Australia. Take a look at this beautiful illustration by Kevin Keele. Read more to watchContinue reading “God’s Fireflies”
Tag Archives: middle grade
Biblical Books for Young Kids
Are you looking for books that expose young ones to biblical truth (especially in this day and age where relativism and ungodliness are running rampant)? If there’s a publisher that makes such books, wouldn’t it be worth supporting them financially? Wolfbane Books is such publisher, and the following pictures show the books they publish. TheyContinue reading “Biblical Books for Young Kids”
Book Review by K.A. Cummins – Drive-Thru Miracle
Today, I’m sharing a review of a book that tackles tough situations like bullying, disability, and questions about prayer. It’s the book Drive-Thru Miracle by Dana Edwards, and it’s geared toward middle grades. I haven’t read the book, but author K.A. Cummins wrote an excellent review on this and convinces me that this is anContinue reading “Book Review by K.A. Cummins – Drive-Thru Miracle”
Free and Discounted Kindle Books!
Middle grade author S.D. Smith has a sale on his Kindle books that you wouldn’t want to miss! Books include the Green Ember series, Tales of Old Natalia series, and the Green Ember Archer series. Here’s a video intro of the Green Ember tales. I myself have listened to the audiobook version of the firstContinue reading “Free and Discounted Kindle Books!”
Creative Writing for Kids
Still trying to find ways to have fun during the summer? How about activities that expand the imagination, like creating make-believe worlds worthy to be found in stories? Author Carmen White has ideas that would spark your child’s cleverness. You can find them on her website. One fun activity she lists is designing a houseContinue reading “Creative Writing for Kids”
Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!
Are you on summer vacation yet? If you don’t want your kids spending hours in front of the screen during the summer, there are many things you can do as a family. For starters, you can do science experiments at home! K.A. Cummins has compiled a package of science experiments based on her children’s bookContinue reading “Coloring Pages and Science Experiments!”
Did You Know I Wrote Another Book Review?
To answer the title question, I did write a review that was posted last month on Story Warren. There you’ll read more about the historical novel for middle graders called The Bobtails Meet the Preacher’s Kid. But this is no ordinary preacher’s kid; this preacher’s kid is a troubled one. This book was written byContinue reading “Did You Know I Wrote Another Book Review?”
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Four
Here’s the last review for now. Hope you had fun reading my previous posts on dog books. Be ready for when I write more reviews on canine stories. Hachiko Waits by Lesléa Newman Hachiko Waits is a fictionalized story based on a true account. It takes place in Japan, starting with Hachiko’s puppyhood and hisContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Four”
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Three
I hope you’re enjoying my reviews on dog books. I’ll post more middle grade books about canine animals in the future. For now, I’ll have one more review after this week. Here’s the book for today. Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien Roverandom is a dog who rips a wizard’s trousers, and that wizard turns him intoContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Three”
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Two
Here’s another mini-review of a middle grade book. A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin It’s a fantastic story about a dog who lives most of her life as a stray. The dog, called Squirrel, tells her story in first person. Her mother is a stray herself, so Squirrel doesn’tContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Two”
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