Books
Christian Books
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*Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
Ferris, the latest novel by two-time Newbery author Kate DiCamillo, embraces a world full of sorrow but ruled by love. The post *Ferris by Kate DiCamillo appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Something Like Home by Andrea Beatrix Arango
A poignant novel-in-verse explores the question: “What is home when your world turns upside-down?“ Something Like Home, Andrea Beatrix Arango, Random House Books for Young Readers, 2023. 256 pages. We meet Laura in a car. A social worker is driving her to her aunt’s apartment. But why? We don’t know though as the novel-in-verse progresses,… The post Something Like Home by Andrea Beatrix Arango appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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A Few Beautiful Minutes by Kate Allen Fox
A Few Beautiful Minutes is a beautiful way to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse. The post A Few Beautiful Minutes by Kate Allen Fox appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Finding Normal by Stephanie Faris
In Finding Normal, a 12-year-old girl must learn to make a new life when her home is made uninhabitable by a flood. The post Finding Normal by Stephanie Faris appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz
Max in the House of Spies begins the story of an 11-year-old German boy who believes he has what it takes to be a secret agent for the allies. The post Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Juana and Lucas by Juana Medina
The Juana and Lucas chapter-book series offers entertaining glimpses into the daily life of an exuberant Colombian 8-year-old. The post Juana and Lucas by Juana Medina appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*Houses with a Story by Seiji Yoshida
Houses with a Story offers both a fascinating tour of storybook dwellings and a springboard to imagination. The post *Houses with a Story by Seiji Yoshida appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Dune: Book vs. Movie
Reading Dune (with teens) vs watching the movies (with teens): a Christian reader reflects. The post Dune: Book vs. Movie appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*African Heroes by Jerome Gay, Jr.
African Heroes introduces children to heroes of the faith who are from Africa in this vibrantly illustrated picture book from New Growth Press. *African Heroes: Discovering Our Christian Heritage by Jerome Gay, Jr. and illustrated by John Joven. New Growth Press, 2023. 64 pages. Reading Level: Picture books, ages 8-10 Recommended For: Ages 6-12 Tertulllian loved to stand up for God’s Word. If he ever heard anyone making fun of God, or spreading lies about him, he quickly ran to God’s defense. He didn’t want anyone believing things about God that weren’t true. ~from “Tertullian” in African Heroes Thankfully, biblical picture book creators (and publishers) in recent years have made…
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Newbery Gold: The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
It wasn’t on our Bingo Card, maybe because it was published early last year and we (I) kind of forgot it. But The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers captured this year’s most honored award for children’s literature. A solid choice; we’ve re-posted our review below. The committee chose five honor books this year, and we’ve reviewed or discussed all except two. They are Elf Dog and Owl Head by M.T. Anderson Eagle Drums by Nasugraq Rainey Hopson Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martin Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri In my two Newbery roundups,…
