Books
Christian Books
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The Witch’s Tree by Elena Collins
New Beginnings The Witch’s Tree by Elena Collins is a marvellous dual timeline novel that completely enthralled me from the start. The action is set in Somerset in 1682 and present day. Both time periods are linked by an old house in which each main character lives. The leading ladies lives mirror each other as […]
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Escape To The River Sea by Emma Carroll
Captivating Escape To The River Sea by Emma Carroll is an exciting children’s historical novel that is guaranteed to entertain all those aged eight years and over. The novel is set at the end of World War II as we follow a young girl who was sent to England from Austria before war started as […]
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The Elk King by Jenn Discher
Can the Elk King guard and protect the animals of Glenariff in the face of treachery? This talking animal story will delight fans of The Green Ember and similar series. The Elk King by Jenn Discher. Independently published, 2022. 285 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Middle grades, ages 10-12. The Elk watch over the other animals of Glenariff, guarding and protecting them from such threats as the Mountain Lions. Prince Draven, due to inherit the throne from his father Venstrom, is out cavorting with the other young Elk when he notices them drinking from the stream. That’s funny. All Elk are supposed to drink only the…
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The Memory Keeper Of Kyiv by Erin Litteken
Powerful And Horrifying The Memory Keeper Of Kyiv by Erin Litteken is a powerful dual timeline novel that will educate and horrify you, whilst totally consuming you. The novel is set in 2004 in America and from 1929 into the 1930’s in Ukraine. The reader hears of Stalin’s program of collectivisation and his plans to […]
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This House Is Haunted by John Boyne
Spellbound This House Is Haunted by John Boyne is a totally gripping historical novel that had me spellbound from the very first page. I just could not put it down. The novel is set in 1867, partly in London but mainly in Norfolk. There are cultural references of the day to author Charles Dickens and […]
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Pets Aplenty by Malcolm D Welshman
Sniggering And Snorting Throughout! Pets Aplenty by Malcolm D Welshman is an absolutely wonderful account of the life of a novice vet. It is the third book in the Pets In A Pickle series but can be read as a stand-alone. This was a delightfully entertaining book that literally had me laughing out loud. I […]
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The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles by Champ Thornton
The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles adapts adult theology to a middle-grade audience, wrapped in an adventure story. The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles by Champ Thornton and Andrew Naselli. New Growth Press, 2022, 136 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 “Tome” traveling While running from the town bully, Emmet and his twin sister Nomi discover a shed door behind a tangle of vines. Doors invite opening, so Noma finagles the lock and the two find themselves in a cluttered room where one particular object one object catches Nomi’s interest. It’s a wooden box with drawers, like for holding art supplies.…
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Alice’s Farm: a Rabbit’s Tale by Maryrose Wood
Alice and her brother Thistle try to save a human’s farm in this sweet animal story by the author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place. Alice’s Farm: a Rabbit’s Tale by Maryrose Wood. Independently published, 2022. 285 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended For: Middle grades, ages 6-12 (note considerations below) Alice and her brother Thistle are mighty curious about the family moving in to the old farm. Two kids, a dog (warning!), and two parents. Will the rabbits be able to continue their free-ranging enjoyment of the farm now that city folk are moving in? Carl is equally curious about their plans: his family has left…
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The Boy At The Top Of The Mountain by John Boyne
Corrupting The Young The Boy At The Top Of The Mountain by John Boyne is a powerful children’s historical novel that consumed me from the start. It is perfect for ages ten and over. The novel is written in the third person from the point of view of young Pierrot who is half French and […]
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Emberly: The Impossible Princess by Jonathan Grant
Oh How He Loves Us Emberly: The Impossible Princess by Jonathan Grant is a beautiful and unique way to tell our daughters about Jesus who loves them. Jonathan Grant has taken the bare bones of the Cinderella story and filled them with the truth of the Gospel. Seasoned Christians will be easily able to recognise […]
