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A Ration Book Victory by Jean Fullerton
The Greatest Love A Ration Book Victory by Jean Fullerton is a marvellous historical novel. It is the final book in the East End Ration Book series but can be read as a stand-alone. The action takes place in 1945 as Britain is nearing the end of the war. This is interspersed with a backwards […]
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Victory Bells For The Harpers Girls by Rosie Clarke
Community Care And Compassion Victory Bells For The Harpers Girls by Rosie Clarke is a marvellous historical novel. It is the sixth book in the Harpers Emporium series but can be read as a stand-alone. The novel covers the year 1918, a year that everyone hoped would bring the end to the world war. As […]
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The Garden Of Lost Secrets by A.M. Howell
Searching For Answers The Garden Of Lost Secrets by A.M. Howell is a wonderful children’s historical novel, just perfect for ages ten years and over. The action is set in 1916, halfway through the first World War and seen through the eyes of Clara, a young girl. She is already scarred by events as her […]
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Shelf Life: Never Turn The Page Too Soon by Leslie R Henderson
Entertaining And Cleverly Done Shelf Life: Never Turn The Page Too Soon by Leslie R Henderson is a marvellous new series for children aged eight years and over. The story is about books in a bookstore who come to life as the shop shuts. They all have their own unique personalities. I found the whole […]
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What do you have in your hand? Eight simple enrichments for homeschool or life in general
The truth is, Betsy and I are both busy moms. We always have greater aspirations that we can EVER accomplish, more so when we read blogs about how to enrich our children’s lives. How DO we find that tender balance between giving them plenty of time to play while expecting them to develop good habits and disciplines? How can we surround them with enrichment without stressing ourselves over more things to check off our list? What do we have in our hands? Here are a few simple thoughts (based on numerous discussions with Betsy): 1. Nature study does not also have to be great art. “Hey look! What is this?”…
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What do you have in your hand? Eight simple enrichments for homeschool or life in general
The truth is, Betsy and I are both busy moms. We always have greater aspirations that we can EVER accomplish, more so when we read blogs about how to enrich our children’s lives. How DO we find that tender balance between giving them plenty of time to play while expecting them to develop good habits and disciplines? How can we surround them with enrichment without stressing ourselves over more things to check off our list? What do we have in our hands? Here are a few simple thoughts (based on numerous discussions with Betsy): 1. Nature study does not also have to be great art. “Hey look! What is this?”…
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Alias Anna by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson
In free verse, Alias Anna tells the story of surviving the Holocaust in Ukraine by hiding in plain sight. Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis by Susan Hood with Greg Dawson. HarperCollins, 2022, 310 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-up How do you remember the war, Grandma? Dear Grandma, I am writing this letter for a school history project we are doing. The project is to find out as much as possible about our grandparents and what was going on when they were 13 years old. What are some major world events you remember around that time? Zhanna Dmitrinov Arshanskaya was her…
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Alias Anna by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson
In free verse, Alias Anna tells the story of surviving the Holocaust in Ukraine by hiding in plain sight. Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis by Susan Hood with Greg Dawson. HarperCollins, 2022, 310 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-up How do you remember the war, Grandma? Dear Grandma, I am writing this letter for a school history project we are doing. The project is to find out as much as possible about our grandparents and what was going on when they were 13 years old. What are some major world events you remember around that time? Zhanna Dmitrinov Arshanskaya was her…
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Just a Girl by Lia Levi
Italian author Lia Levi adapts her memoir, Just a Girl, for young children, resulting in a fine early introduction to WWII and the Holocaust. Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II by Lia Levi. HarperCollins, 2022, 135 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Book, ages 7-9 Recommended for: ages 5-8 as a read-aloud, 7-11 for independent readers My Name is Lia “My name is Lia (if you look at the cover of this book, you’ll find my name on it!) and I want to tell you the story of when I was a little girl.” Thus Lia Levi begins her own adaptation of her earlier memoir for grownups. This…
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Just a Girl by Lia Levi
Italian author Lia Levi adapts her memoir, Just a Girl, for young children, resulting in a fine early introduction to WWII and the Holocaust. Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II by Lia Levi. HarperCollins, 2022, 135 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Book, ages 7-9 Recommended for: ages 5-8 as a read-aloud, 7-11 for independent readers My Name is Lia “My name is Lia (if you look at the cover of this book, you’ll find my name on it!) and I want to tell you the story of when I was a little girl.” Thus Lia Levi begins her own adaptation of her earlier memoir for grownups. This…
