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The Survival Guide to Money Smarts by Eric Braun
Practical worksheets and relevant concerns make this “Survival Guide” a useful money primer for middle graders. The Survival Guide to Money Smarts by Eric Braun and Sandy Donovan. Free Spirit Publishing, 2016, 150 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-15 What is “money”? We think we know, but this practical book starts with that question and goes on to more practical concerns like setting goals for money, earning money, budgeting money and spending money wisely. Almost all of this is relevant to the average 12-year-old, though the last chapter explored on banking and investing, with tips on choosing and tracking stocks and bonds. Each chapter includes…
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The Money-Smart Family System by Steve Economides
“Money smarts” begin at home in this family-oriented guide to teaching wise management. The Money Smart Family System by Steve and Annette Economides. Thomas Nelson, 2012, 253 pages Reading Level: Teen, ages 15-18 Recommended for: ages 16-up “America’s Cheapest Family” started out as a couple with a mutual conviction to live within their means—which at the time, was Steve’s moderate income as a graphic designer. Nine years and five kids later, they paid off their house and had the rudiments of a system for teaching their children to be successful money managers. How important is that? Consider the 5/50/500 rule: $5 is the average cost of each of your toddler’s…
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Runaway Hearts
Runaway Hearts: The Courage to Live This film tells a compelling story about two kids who ran away from home and came across two adults who ran away from their past circumstances. An 11-year-old Tevin and 5-year-old Angel have the same mom Maze but different fathers who they haven’t met. The story took a turn when one day, Maze overdose on drugs. On impulse, Tevin drags Angel out of the house until the ambulance took their mom’s body away. Tevin takes his mom’s boyfriend Dill’s drug money. He thought he needed a bike so they can go farther. The kids went to Gabe’s yard, and Tevin took one of his bikes, but Angel prodded to return it. As viewers,…
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All Manner Of Things by Susie Finkbeiner
Don’t Duck And Cover All Manner Of Things by Susie Finkbeiner is a heart-wrenching Christian historical novel focusing on a family affected by war. The action is set in 1967 during the Vietnam War but families are still reeling from the Korean War. I do not normally cry over books but I cried over this […]
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Lion of Judah
Lion of Judah: A Lamb with a Lion’s Heart This animated Christian film takes us to a tale of courage represented by a lamb named Judah. The story opened with a crate brought to a stable near Jerusalem. The playful Judah meets Slink the rat, Horace the pig, Drake the rooster, Mighty the horse and Esme the cow. Each character displayed distinct traits that will surely amuse young audiences. In particular, Mighty the horse always faints at the slightest fear over anything to think that he is the tallest animal in the pack. His character relates to us who seem to stand tall and yet, have fears over something at some point in…
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The Final Stage by Nate Allen
Giving Hope Back The Final Stage by Nate Allen is the final book in The Faceless Future trilogy. You do need to read the previous books in order for the book to make sense. The whole trilogy is set over a year and follows on in chronological order. This is a thrilling End Times trilogy. […]
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Better Things Ahead by Nate Allen
The Battle Rages On Better Things Ahead by Nate Allen is the second book in The Faceless Future trilogy. You need to read book one first for it to make sense. The battle in the End Times continues. The powers of darkness are still possessing souls but this is countered by a movement of people […]
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A New Beginning by Nate Allen
No Jesus, No Hope. Know Jesus, Know Hope A New Beginning by Nate Allen is the first book in The Faceless Future series. It is a Christian novel set in 2022 and concerning the End Times. Life is a spiritual battle. Whoever is not for Jesus is against Him. The forces of darkness long to […]
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The Morning After The Wedding Before by Laura Ziepe
Celebrating Friendship And Love The Morning After The Wedding Before by Laura Ziepe is a contemporary novel that celebrates friendship and explores relationships and family. The novel discusses the effect that social media has on lives. “Having the perfect social media account doesn’t mean a thing in real life.” Images projected on social media never […]
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The Path To The Sea by Liz Fenwick
Love And Passion And Loyalty The Path To The Sea by Liz Fenwick is an epic tale of love and loss, truth and lies, and loyalty. The reader is in for a real treat as we are whisked away to the brooding landscape that is the Cornish coast. The novel is set in 1962 and […]
