Four Ordinary Heroes The Warsaw Diary Keeper by Avi Dobzinski is a powerful historical novel that has been constructed around the author’s wife’s aunt’s wartime diaries. This is a heartbreaking book about the effects of war on a Jewish family of four, living in Poland. In order to survive the family had to adapt and […]

In a playful – yet bittersweet – romp with language, text format, and the conventions of the hero’s journey, This Is a Door invites readers through the door and into a story. The post *This Is a Door by Daniel Nayeri appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Want to know how to tell a story? Learn from one of the masters in the field! The post How to Tell a Story by Daniel Nayeri appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Dark, foreboding, and grisly, this graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth represents the original quite well. The post Macbeth, adapted by Gareth Hinds appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Adventures of Odysseus is a lively, graphic novel-style retelling of Odysseus’s part in The Odyssey. The post *The Adventures of Odysseus by Nicolás Schuff appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Believe In Me The Twenty Dates by Ko Porteous is a positively charming contemporary novel that I adored. It is the second book in the Empty Nesters series but can be read as a stand-alone. As their twentieth anniversary is in full swing, something snaps and a couple wonder if their marriage is over. She […]

Pedro Martín charms again with Mexikid Dreams, a graphic-novel memoir of his family gradually overcoming their grueling sharecroppers’ life. The post Mexikid Dreams by Pedro Martín appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Many Layers Within Dreadnought by Robin Bennett is a gripping novel set in the near future but with its’ roots firmly in the past. The world is on the brink of World War III as a family move from London to the North Yorkshire coast, near Whitby, as they stay in the family home on […]

Made Like Me, through lyrical text and vibrant illustrations, helps children understand our design for community with others made in God’s image. The post Made Like Me by Jen Wilkin appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A re-release of an old favorite enables today’s children to meet Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain. The post *Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain by Edward Ardizzone appeared first on Redeemed Reader.