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Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon
Ronan Boyle is the hapless hero of this hilarious new fantasy series that pits special-unit Irish police against nefarious leprechauns. Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon, illustrated by John Hendrix. Amulet, 2019, 286 pages. Reading level: Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for: 12-15 Ronan Boye, at 15, is considered the perfect size for recruitment to a special unit of Irish Garda (police), especially after he successfully carries out a skinny-guy mission. That is, descend into a pit through an impossibly narrow opening to rescue a baby kidnapped by a disgruntled leprechaun. Leprechauns, in spite of what you may have heard or deduced from St. Patrick’s Day logos,…
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Out Of The Ashes by Vicky Newham
No Stone Unturned Out Of The Ashes by Vicky Newham is a fabulous contemporary crime novel that will grip you from the start. It is the second book in the D.I. Maya Rahman series which I am really enjoying. The novel is set in the Brick Lane area of London. Once it was a thriving […]
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Announcing: The Pilgrim’s Progress Guide from Redeemed Reader!
Over the years, we at Redeemed Reader have been dedicated followers of John Bunyan’s classic, The Pilgrim’s Progress. Though written to address the conflicts of his own day, pilgrims ever since have read, pondered, identified with, reinterpreted, and reenacted its basic theme of life as a spiritual journey. The release of the most recent animated version of The Pilgrim’s Progress has inspired further posts from us on the subject, as well as a band-new product in our book store. The launch date is coming up next week, but you can pre-order today. What’s in it for you? Almost 200 pages of Our exclusive teaching guide to The Dangerous Journey, the…
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The Little Gift Shop On The Loch by Maggie Conway
Technicolour Dreams The Little Gift Shop On The Loch by Maggie Conway is a most delightful contemporary tale about finding your true identity. Too often we rush through life immersed in our jobs but never really discovering what is really important. “How easy it was to rush around, never stopping to appreciate something simple.” Within […]
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My Colorful Life by Marion Ueckermann
Transported To Far Away Lands My Colorful Life by Marion Ueckermann is a delightful collection of poems that spoke to my soul. With vivid descriptions, I ‘travelled’ to Ireland and Africa. The detail enabled me to ‘see’ the landscape and ‘feel’ the African heat. I had two favourite poems – The Writer and Words. They […]
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Are Graphic Novels “Literature”?
When I was a kid, back in the day, “comic books” did not have a great reputation. In fact, in 1949 a book called Seduction of the Innocent, by psychologist Fredric Wertham, sent a groundswell of concerned parents to their children’s comic stash, looking for hidden (or not-so-hidden) sexual themes and violent content. At best, comics were an accessory of childhood, like cream soda, to be discarded once one had developed a more mature taste. For sure, the medium had its share of extremes and perversions, and more than its share of shapely females in skin-tight outfits. But many PR firms had caught on to its educational potential, as demonstrated…
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Fruit Of The Rhyme by Marion Ueckermann
Tantalising Fruit Of The Rhyme by Marion Ueckermann is a collection of poems about fruit – some exotic, some everyday. Using personification and imagery, the reader is in for a real treat. Some are conventional poems, others are in the Haiku style. I particularly liked the apple poem with its references to Adam and Eve […]
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My Father’s Hand by Marion Ueckermann
Uniquely Beautiful My Father’s Hand by Marion Ueckermann is a beautiful collection of poetry. Many are based on psalms or familiar Bible stories. Using simple imagery, varying sentence length and repetition, each unique poem lodges itself in the reader’s soul. My personal favourite was Little Girl as it spoke to my heart. A unique take […]
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My Saviour’s Touch by Marion Ueckermann
So Beautiful My Saviour’s Touch by Marion Ueckermann is a beautiful collection of poetry that will speak to your soul. Simple rhyming and repetition heighten the effect for the reader. The message of each poem just sinks into your heart. Imagery also enhances the individual poem’s message and often links to the title. With phrases […]
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And It Is So: The Power Of His Promise by Jaculin H Jones
The Flag Of Surrender And Big Girl Pants And It Is So: The Power Of His Promise by Jaculin H Jones is her story of surviving aortic dissection and breast cancer. It is also about her faith walk with God. Jaculin H Jones relied on God. She had nowhere else to go. She stood on […]
