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A Dog’s Promise by W Bruce Cameron
Angel Dog A Dog’s Promise by W. Bruce Cameron is a perfectly charming contemporary novel and the third book in A Dog’s Purpose series. It can be read as a stand-alone. I had seen the movies of the first two books which were delightful, but you did need the tissues! The novel is written through […]
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Sunnyside Plaza by Scott Simon
The mentally-challenged adults of Sunnyside Plaza step out of their comfort zone to solve a mystery. Sunnyside Plaza by Scott Simon. Little, Brown, 2020, 192 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 10-15 Sally Miyake is 8 times 2 plus 3 years old and can’t read, but still knows a lot of things. She lives in a cozy house in Chicago, with Ms. Byrne and Conrad the cook and seven others who are “different,” like her. One morning, housemate Laurence doesn’t wake up, and two detectives come calling. This is Standard Operating Procedure when someone dies alone—nothing out of the ordinary, until Julius passes away too. He…
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1531 Entertainment
If you are following this blog, chances are that you are a lover of good, clean & Christian books, audiobooks, and movies. That’s why today I’m so happy to tell you about our new company, 1531 Entertainment! We just launched in January 2020. We are a company who curates books, audiobooks, and movies. We make […]
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Two Graphic Novel Memoirs: Cub and Best Friends
Shannon Hale continues her middle-grade memoir with Best Friends; Cynthia Copeland tells how she became a writer in Cub. Cub by Cynthia Copeland. Algonquin, 2020, 222 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-15 1972 was not a great year for America, but it was a pretty good time to be a kid in Litchfield, Connecticut. At least, once you learn how to survive among the social predators of 7th grade. Cindy is not one of the cool kids, with her granny dresses and long hair her mom insists on putting in rag curlers every night. Straight hair and flared jeans are in! But she has one…
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When I Close My Eyes by Elizabeth Musser
Powerful When I Close My Eyes by Elizabeth Musser is a powerful contemporary Christian story that will blow your mind as you witness the awesome love of God for His people and their great love for each other. The novel has forgiveness and grace at its heart. We are all sinners in need of a […]
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The Legacy of Mildred Taylor: Roll of Thunder and the Logan Family Saga
The Legacy of Mildred Taylor Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a “must read.” Truthfully, at Redeemed Reader, we resist telling you any book save for the Bible is a must read. But Roll of Thunder comes mighty close. Mildred Taylor earned a Newbery Medal for Roll of Thunder in 1976. The book instantly became a classroom standard and remains so to this day. It is a beautiful book about an ugly time: a Black family’s experience in 1930s Mississippi. Mildred Taylor went on to write more about the Logan family in a series of novels that spans several age ranges (list below). The stories are based on Taylor’s…
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The Other Mrs by Mary Kubica
Heart Racing Action The Other Mrs by Mary Kubica is a thrilling contemporary psychological suspense that will have your heart racing as you speed towards the conclusion. I found The Other Mrs to be a slow burner. I settled down for a comfortable read – and then the roller coaster of a read kicked in. […]
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Her Rebel Heart by Sharlene MacLaren
A Gift Freely Given Her Rebel Heart by Sharlene MacLaren is a marvellous Christian historical novel set in 1863 at the height of the American Civil War. The novel is about the faithfulness of God. He is there in the good and the bad times. “You’ve got the hand of God on you, protecting you.” […]
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The Last Friend Of God by Paul Johnson
Jesus Is The Answer The Last Friend Of God by Paul Johnson is a powerful retelling of a familiar Old Testament story where God tells Abraham He will destroy a city because of its, wickedness. Abraham pleads with God not to do so. This book brings the tale up to date, making it accessible for […]
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The Skeleton And The Lantern by Sherri Kukla
Likeable Young Heroes The Skeleton And The Lantern by Sherri Kukla is an exciting contemporary Christian mystery book for children aged nine and above. It is the first book in the Moto Mysteries series. I found the story to be well written and engaging. The reader really feels a part of the action. I found […]
