Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A super cute and creative little book! I recommend this book to anyone who has children, even if you have to do the reading for them. I plan to order a paper copy so i can add it to my kids’ bookshelf.
This story is a beautiful reminder that we can all be great, no matter who or where you are!
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A beautifully woven story that examines the meaning of life and death and all the small in-betweens. In Limbo, we see how a plethora of diverse lives comes to be, existing in a place that is neither heaven nor hell, and the ability each individual has to cope with such an existence. The author shows how connection and community uplifts those to give meaning during a time of uncertainty. Together, the community in Limbo is able to reinvent their purpose and identify important details of their lives before death, translating it to the after-life. A wonderful read that will leave your heart feeling full!
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was looking for a great book for kids since I’ve been reading to my nices a lot lately and because I got tired of those books that doesnt teach much to kids.
No doubt Priscida finds Greatness is a GREAT books and it teaches them several important things in a very nice, mature but still fun way.
Thank you to the Author for creating this master piece for the kids books world.
We adults totally appreciate it.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
Tally and Jophiel are back in this wonderfully written young adult/children’s book. I absolutely loved this book and although its intended for ages eight and up I enjoyed it just as much as the first book in this series. In this story Tally and Jophiel and her dad are off on an adventure to Canada to learn dog sledding but along there travel they come across a village. But certain circumstances lead them back to the cursed village where her dad falls under the curse as well. Now Tally and Jophiel are trying to save her dad and break the curse before it’s to late. I highly recommend reading this book to find put what happens next. I look forward to sharing this book over the holidays with my neices and nephew’s. They love stories like this one. I look forward to many more books by this author.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As an avid fantasy reader, I tend to enjoy religious-themed fantasy novels as well. This was no exception. While it’s definitely written for middle-school aged readers, it’s done well enough to still be enjoyable as an adult. This is definitely the type of book that I would have LOVED when I was younger. Short, cute, and entertaining, I would definitely recommend it for younger fantasy readers!
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A lovely follow-up adventure to Book 1. Tally must use her intellect and courage to survive the challenges in front of her to save the day. The remote Yukon town is tainted with a century-old curse that Tally must unravel and contend with. Lots of exciting twists and turns in this story to keep readers on their toes. Tally is a great heroine, brave but vulnerable, and I enjoyed jumping back into her world. A nice family story for adventure lovers of all ages.
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Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Limbo is just that, not heaven, not hell, just some perpetual in between. I honestly very much enjoyed this book. It was short, but very well done for its length. I would absolutely recommend, and would read more by this author.
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was different. Not really my cup of tea. The Genre was ‘slice of life’ which this was my first read in that category. Apparently I do not like this type of book. I like books with more plot than character growth.
Regardless, it was well written for what it was. You follow the every day life of a group of ghosts living in limbo. The main character is a 17 year old ghost who is sad that she never really got to live since she died so young. You follow her figured out death and how to live with it.
The author really tuned into the emotions I would expect from experiencing death and waking up in Limbo. The author’s descriptions were very well thought out. I have never read anything like this. The topic was interesting.
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
I read this in one sitting as it’s a very short quick read and when it ended I was really confused. I guess like all books you read you know that that last page is going to clear everything up for you. I either missed that happening, or it didn’t happen with this one. This was a really good read though and I enjoyed the whole idea of this storyline. I have not read other books yet by this author but I do plan to because the writing was amazing. I had a clear picture in my head of the town and each of the characters. It felt calm and thought provoking all the way through. My 4 stars are only based on wanting more I think. I didn’t have that satisfied feeling of closure at the end.
I will be looking into other books by this author based on the writing that I very much enjoyed in this one!
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this sweet, easy read. Alyse died young, and found herself in a town full of ghosts. Everyone has their own way of dealing with being in their little town. Alyse wants to try to bring them all together, thinking a party may be what they need. Little did she know how much she would learn about herself along the way!
This story is full of beautifully developed characters. Each one has their own depth of a life story that makes them relatable. Anyone who reads this book will connect with at least one character! The whimsical way they move around their world is creative. This is a fun way to picture the afterlife, and join Alyse on a journey of discovery.
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Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was truly beautiful from start to finish, I found the author did a wonderful job in creating this beautiful story, the story really came to life along with the thoughts and emotions it had brought on. It was emotional times, and truly beautiful in all that it is and was. Wonderful book and story!
I was very moved by the concept of the story. A character dies, and acceptance came rather difficult for her. She meets others through out her journey and the feelings and emotions she felt were real and true I defiantly felt. I was very involved with the story and the characters it held. I could not let go of this story. I loved how easily the story flowed and how I felt as I read it. I found acceptance brings on a certain tranquility most of us don’t have when someone passes, even if its a long time after. The story was wonderful, I really loved it. I do highly recommend this book. This book was a eye opener for me and gave me a lot to think about as well as my emotions. It is a truly remarkable story, not one to be missed!
Loved this book as well as the emotions and thoughts I revived. It was a journey I took as well as the characters and truly gave me a lot to think on and wonder about. It made me feel my own tranquility within my heart, and I loved how the author did this and created this. I loved their their books they have created as well, this one was just as wonderful. Highly recommend this book, it truly is a rare read!
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a new author to me, and this book was recommended to me by a friend. I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into, but it’s a really great story regarding the afterlife. It was quite a “ghost” story of what happens to those stuck in limbo when they are dead. I think that the author did a wonderful job writing this story. I especially loved how she was able to describe the world this book takes place in. The characters at first I thought would pretty much all be the same. They aren’t and they all have their own stories. It was quite interesting. My only disappointment was that I didn’t feel the answer to why they were stuck in limbo was ever answered. So hopefully there will be a follow up that will answer more of these questions.
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a totally different kind of book than I normally read, but I’m so glad I did. It is the kind of book that sticks with you long after you have finished it. Its such a wonderful and different idea. It’s about a group of people stuck in Limbo after death. This book really makes you think about life, how you live your life, death, and what comes after death. I highly recommend this book!
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 1 of the series Tally and the Angel. It was such a good book. It’s great for middle school aged kids. The story itself was awesome! I enjoyed learning more about India. I liked that it has a religious aspect to it, but it wasn’t pushing religion to the reader, just giving facts. I can’t wait to read book 2!
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the Tally and the Angel series. In this book Tally and her Dad travel to Canada to learn to dog sled. They come across a village that has been cursed. After an accident that leads them back to the cursed village Tally’s dad falls under the curse too. Can Tally and Jophiel break the curse to save her dad and the village? Read it to find out! These books just keep getting better; I can’t wait for the next one!
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others” by Constance Mays – Reviewed by Jeannie Anderson
“Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others” is a tale of a street cat that teaches us some great lessons with a cute story! The book’s main lesson is one of self esteem, as everyone has greatness within them no matter if they have any special talents or not. The book also teaches about giving greatness to others by doing things for them, such as giving kindness and love to others
Priscida was born an alley cat but found a home where she is loved so it also teaches that you can find a home and hope if you don’t have one. A wonderful tale with some wonderful lessons!
Limbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The cover and topic in this novel greatly caught my interest and I could not wait to start reading it.
After dying, Alyse finds herself in a deserted town surrounded by souls. What does she do with her loneliness? Throw a block party of course!
But in the midst of planning the party, she learns about herself in ways that she was unable to do while still alive.
Words really can not describe this novel. It is short but it leaves a lasting impression.
I definitely do not want to give too much of the details aways, such as what Alyse learns, but I do highly suggest reading it.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I got to read this to my kids. They loved it. This was an excellent story. I loved that it was an easy way to teach/tell my kids about small acts of kindness. I believe that small acts of kindness go a long way in people’s lives. I felt like this was a good way to reinforce that with my kids. They loved the illustrations too! It really helped that my kids love cats! Super sweet story, good for everyone to read.
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tally and the Angel is a cute and inspiring story with mystery, friendship, life lessons and some fantasy thrown in. It’s a great story that any young reader would enjoy. Tally is such a sweet girl who has just had a heartbreaking experience and now has to adjust to her new life, she shows such bravery and strength as she tries to solve the mystery in India with her angel. I enjoyed learning more about Jophiel and watching his and Tally’s friendship grow. I loved how even an ancient being like Jophiel could learn and be inspired by a young girl who only wants to do what’s right which is sometimes not always easy to do or understand.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a cute book to teach that greatness comes from your actions, not from how much money you have or how popular you are. It could have used more pictures for the intended age group. But it was a cute book and would be a hit with children that love cats.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had highly enjoyed the first one in the series, I loved this one as much as the first. This time we find Tally and her Angel friend on another adventure. Different place for the adventure this time, in Canada. It was defiantly a different scenery compared to the first book, but the story was as compelling as the original
. I loved the adventure Tally and her Angel faced in this one. Danger and they both had to rely on their hearts they withheld as well as themselves to save the day. I love how the author strongly shows how we can achieve anything, even if it seems impossible, we need only believe in ourselves and trust ourselves. Even if the world seems against you, you can achieve anything! The story is once again beautifully written, and a must rea for children of all ages, highly recommend for sure!
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I like how there’s a supernatural element to this book. Has a magical side mixed in with the cunningness of the gods. Trying to hide the whole event and what was really happening, tally found out some very interesting secrets to this little hidden away place. Tally had to rescue her dad and hopefully make it back ok. This short quick read was amazing. It kept me wanting to read more and I couldn’t put it down. Tally is such a strong-willed girl and really likes to learn new things and takes charge to solve problems. I really love her character, and the way this plot and story flow it really kept my attention. I really hope there is more to this stories and Tally’s adventures.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a wonderful follow up to the first book in this young adult book series. Personally, I liked this one more than the previous one. I love how both books take you on an adventure to a different country. The first one was India, but this one is Canada. I’ve never been to either country but always wanted to go to Canada, so this was a great way to travel there without leaving my home. As with the previous book, the author does a fantastic job with her description that you do feel like you are there on the journey with the characters. And I don’t mean just any journey, but one filled with a lot of danger. I loved it. The one thing that I will recommend is that you read the books to understand the characters and how the magic was obtained.
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series and it continues the adventure of Tally and her angel. It is a great book for young adults. The story is full of adventure as Tally and her father travel the world. Every place they go they uncover secrets and with the help of Tally’s angel Jophiel. Now they are in for a race against time in Canada. The fantasy adventure includes ancient curses, gold hunters and mystical wolves. This book is definately a great family adventure and I do recommend you read the first book as this gives you the back story of Tally and how she came to be in possession of Jophiel.
This story kept me gripped from the beginning. Tally is a very strong and determined young girl who makes friends where ever she goes which is nice to read. As she travels to different countries she fully immerses herself and the reader into the culture.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Y’all- this was a sweet quick read. Priscida is so cute and lovable and fun to read about. This isn’t my ordinary type of book to read- but I’m glad i did! The pictures at the end of the chapters were so cute! I think the graphics were some of my favorite part. A really sweet book that y’all should give a chance (it makes you think!)- and maybe share with a little loved one. 💖
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a cute and friendly book. The message of greatness is one all our children should hear daily. The author was on the perfect path in the book. I will keep this one close for when my grandson is a little older. If you have not read this book to your child, I recommend it fully. Life can change when you least expect it too. This is a warm and fuzzy book. Enjoy!!!
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This children’s book is a great little read. By following Pricinda the cat on her adventures, children can learn to find greatness in their everyday lives. Pricinda is an alley cat who gets captured by animal control but this story doesn’t end there! Pricinda is then adopted and her adventures just begin.
This book would be a great read for any child or classroom setting. In a world where children are constantly faced with comparing themselves to others, this book helps them to see that greatness can take on many forms.
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute and adorable children’s book! I absolutely loved the way this was written! Talking to children about the important things in life and teaching them that “greatness is contagious”. The book also talks about perseverance which is a big word for kids but is broken down and explained in a way that kids can understand and that they can relate to!
The author has done a great job of having the main character as a cute cat named Priscida which will draw readers young and old into the story and help children to understand because they can relate to the character. The illustrations are adorable too!
I would highly recommend this book for any children learning about the importance of doing great things in their lives and parents and teachers who want to explain it in a fun way!
Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute story! I read this with my kids more than once, we all enjoyed it! I think it was a great reminder that we can find happiness and greatness in everything. Like Priscidas big things like being rescued by a loving family, to smaller things like the treats given to her by Grannie. Being great is about the love and kindness we show, and feeling great is being loved in return. I think we’ll read this one again!
Tally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading Tally and the Angel – India, I fell in love with Tally and her angel. This book did not fail either. Tally and her wonderful angel are off on another homeschool adventure full of danger and excitement, this time in Canada. The story is fresh and full of lore from days long ago. Tally makes new friends on her adventure. Her angel seems to know more about what’s going on but seems afraid to spill the beans. Tally might be up against more than she can handle but can she do it with the help of friends and her angel? You guys should read this story. Though for the younger set, this story is great for the older adults too. It’s really adventurous and heartwarming, a fun family story. Well-written and great characters, it’s one you can’t afford to pass up.
