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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Nessie and the Celtic Maze is Book 3 in the Nessie’s Grotto series that is quite an enjoyable adventure of a story. I find myself wanting to be part of Linda and Craig’s adventure’s each summer and this time they are vacationing in Canada. Linda and Craig hear crying of Princess Sheona and in need of rescue and go through the Celtic Maze they discover. With the help of new friends….will
Princess Sheona be rescued before it is to late…

This is a fun story to be enjoyed at any age. I highly recommend reading all the books in this series. Would love to see more stories of Nessie adventures!

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Katie Kearney

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very warm hearted story about believing in faith and the great unknowns. This is a cute book to read slightly older kiddos maybe in Sunday school or something. I really like the illustrations, the book isn’t full of them but the ones it has are beautiful. It’s a quick read great for a lesson in faith and believing. Well written and Lovely pictures. Four stars and highly recommended.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Katie Kearney

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While this one may be for slightly older than my almost two year old we still loved it. He was very interested in the picture ms throughout this story always stopping me so he could have a good look at everything. As a momma I really liked to lesson to be learned within the story. I think these books are great for kiddos. Nice and easy to read with wonderful illustrations to engage kids. Short and sweet with wonderful characters. My young one may not quite understand the lesson behind the story just yet, but he was mesmerized with the are working and we’ll definitely be keeping this one to read more times as he get old enough to understand the lesson later on. Five stars and highly recommended.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Magic WandaMagic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There are so many wonderful things hidden in Grandma’s closet and Carrie keeps opening them one after another. This time, she picks up a wooden flower, these are magical flowers which do not like to be wet. Carrie seeks grandma’s advice but grandma wants her to explore on her own.
More than the magic itself, it is a beautiful bond between the grandma and the granddaughter which are a highlight of this story. The illustrations can be a little better . But the overall heart of the story is set in the right place. Children will love this story.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Kerry Baker

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another fun filled adventure by a family favourite author and another book that we have read multiple times. It was great to pick up another book in this series and to revisit some familiar characters. The story is entertaining and engaging for the audience it is aimed at, which was evident from how much my kids enjoyed the story.
I always love the illustrations in this authors books. They are bright and colourful and engaging. They really make her stories come to life and grab everyone’s attention. This is book is another great addition to a library of fantastic books and I would highly recommend it.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Celtic Maze is the third book in Nessie’s Grotto series by Lois Wickstrom.
The covers have drawn me in each time I see these books.
Princess Sheona is in trouble and Craig and Linda must find their way from Canada to Loch Ness Ireland to help her.
In the third volume of the popular Nessie’s Grotto series, the children must penetrate a Celtic maze in order to rescue the lovely Princess Sheona.
Nessie and the Viking Gold is the delightful second magical book in the Nessie’s Grotto series. Sara Silvestris Strand once again brings the story to life with her colourful illustrations in this wonderful children’s book.
The story is aimed at children aged between 7 -12 years old and is 108 pages. Lois’s narrative makes this a fun tale that would be enjoyed by children of any age.
Join Craig and Linda on another fantastical adventure involving Nessie’s Grotto there is magic and a little bit of suspense.
Kids will love this adventure.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a heart-warming true story. Her cat, Muffin, goes missing and she turns to God and prayer. The pictures are beautifully illustrated. I do not feel there is a restriction on age appropriateness, as God’s workings do not have one. This is a great teaching that God is always there when you need him. a wonderful story.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We loved this story. There is always a fantastic adventure. The maze satisfied our feel for adventure. Reading Nessie’s stories has brought out so many fun questions and opened the mind to more adventures. In the beginning the view of the castle got my grandson thinking about knights also. It’s an entertaining story that brought us joy to read. It will be a neat addition to our family library.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Whisper Hymer

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Miracle in Muffin by Darlene Duemo is the true story of her finding her faith in God. On a cold, snowy night her cat, Muffin, makes a successful escape from the house. As the days turn into weeks, Darlene finds and leans into God. Then he gives her a tailor-made miracle. Fantastic pictures and perfect for the a kids bedtime read. Enjoy!

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful story to introduce our little ones to the blessings of knowing The Lord. The story shares a true story of Muffin, and how he was lost. You see Muffin slipped out the door on a cold day. The family searched for weeks and could not find Muffin. This story is a miracle indeed. The author explained her journey in words the children could understand. The story is easy to follow and the pictures are eye-catching. Best part of this story is the prayer as well as the scriptures to refer to. This story is a must read and own on your childrens book shelves.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom is a fun little children’s chapter book. It’s a little different from most of her other works as it doesn’t contain any illustrations, and yet again, the story is original and imaginative. It is also a much longer story than her picture books, so it’s great for reading a chapter or two at bedtime. This is an intriguing fantasy with a spy adventure element, mystery, action, suspense, a mad scientist, a little danger, a sprinkle of drama, imagination, friendship, loyalty, values, family, investigation, and a little danger.
Timmy finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime when he discovers a ‘special’ rat named Hildegarde at his grandmother’s house, then finds himself in the middle of a spy mission to uncover a mad scientist…What happens makes for a fun read.
Happy Reading…

 

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 106
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Craig stole coins from a Viking Treasure Chest at the Bottom of Loch Ness
The coins Craig stole from the Vikings were either blessed or cursed. They brought him back to Nessie’s lair. A rock concert with their favorite singer is about to perform at Urquhart Castle. But the sound waves from the wild music are causing chaos in Nessie’s Grotto.
What can Craig and Linda do to protect Nessie and her children? And still get to hear their favorite singer?

~ AMAZON ~

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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

Jean Lorrah is a New York Times Best Selling author. She is also a retired English teacher, and an award winning artist. She has written Star Trek books with Jacqueline Lichtenberg, and books in worlds of her own creation. Together with Lois, she is co-author of Coal for Christmas which won the Gold Remi at Worldfest.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Reluctant SpyReluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom is a delightful and charming story that follows the unlikely spy duo of a young boy named Timmy and a pet rat Hildegarde as they try to uncover the mystery behind the earthquakes in their town of Pillow, PA.

The storyline is engaging and fast-paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as Timmy and Hildegarde encounter a host of quirky characters, from a mysterious German rat trainer to a chocolate-loving girl. The bond between Timmy and Hildegarde is heartwarming and genuine, making readers root for them every step of the way.

Wickstrom’s writing is witty and lighthearted, with a dash of humor that adds to the overall charm of the story. The plot twists keep readers guessing, and the resolution is satisfying and heartwarming.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet Book 3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom

Magic Wanda is the third book in Grandma’s Closet. This is a fun children’s book that is aimed for children ages 4-8 but any child can enjoy this super fun story. My five year olds imagination took off as soon as I started reading and the colorful illustrations brought the story to life. We read the story as is the first time and then my son wanted to read it and what an adventure we went on. We love this author and her fun stories that teach important lessons. We look forward to reading more from this Author and probably this story many more times.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one made me smile! The rhyming was done much better so the story flowed along. We meet another new friend of Cray’s who lies so he won’t get into trouble. The meaning behind the cute story in here is clear. I can’t say enough good things about the illustrations! Each page is a delight to look at. I look forward to more adventures and life lessons from Cray.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An entertaining story of a rat turned spy. There are so many fun characters in the story that make this fun. My grandson really enjoyed this when we read it at bedtime. He chuckled at the adventures. He thought the German Rat Training lady was funny. A neat addition to the family or classroom libraries.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful tale of friendship, courage, and bravery!!!

Cray the Crab and Hay the Fox are off on a journey to celebrate Hay’s mother’s birthday. In addition to the exciting journey, they encounter some roadblocks and obstacles. They rely on each other, but they also meet some new friends who can help them reach their final destination.

Hay Goes Home is a book for all ages! It teaches children how to be brave, the importance of friendship, asking for help, and building courage, but it also reminds adults of those life lessons that we sometimes forget!

The illustrations are stunning, and I love the rhyming in the book. One of my favorite features was the tips at the end to build courage. Again, this is a book that can be enjoyed by all ages!!!!

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seal Gray was playing with his beachball when all of a sudden bounced away. The ball was causing havoc on the other creatures that lived at the beach. All of his friends on the beach were upset about the chaos so Gray lied and said it wasn’t his ball. This caused all the friends to start blaming others for the mess and Gray started to feel guilty. His guilt led him to need to do the right thing, so he apologized for the ball and lying. All his friends forgave him but explained how lying only makes things worse. This was a cute lessons learned book for kids teaching them that accidents happen, but lying should not.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Emily H

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seal Gray loves playing with his beach ball but when the ball runs amuck and does some damage to his friends activities he lies about what happened. What happens when he decides to tell the truth?

Good moral lesson story. The vibrancy of the illustrations are beautiful in this book. If you follow the adventures of Cray on the Bray, this another wonderful story in the series.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Apparently, there is “a smell of mystery in the air” and Grandma is determined to find out what it is. So much so that she has bought Hildegarde in to help.
It is a fun, mystery tale where everything is not as it seems. It is 180 pages of adventure and entertainment.
The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom is aimed for children aged 7 – 12 years.
What secrets does Timmy’s family hold? How does Grandma know what she knows? Can you actually smell mystery? Can you train a rat to be a spy? Who or What is Hildegarde? Where are Timmy’s parents?
These are all very good questions which will be revealed as you sit and read this story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very cute story for children to own up to their responsibilities even if things do not go right. Cray the seal loves to blay beachball. The beachball spins out of control and causes inconvenience to few of his friends. Cray initially lies that it was not his ball but later a blame game starts and things get out of control. Cray steps up and owns up his mistake which makes him a very brave seal. The rhymes are simple and meaningful and illustrations are really nice. I would recommend this book to all kids.

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom
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Page Count – 159

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Timmy’s Pet Rat Doesn’t Want to be a Spy. But Nobody Else Can Sneak into the Mad Scientist’s Home.
Timmy and Grandma train their pet rat Hildegarde to discover who or what is causing earthquakes in Pillow, PA. They meet a mysterious German rat trainer, a crazy inventor, an FBI agent who specializes in aliens, and a cholocate-eating girl.
They work hard to train the rat. They build spy equipment small enough for the rat. But when it’s time to send her on her mission, does she have all the skills she’ll need?
Watch Hildegarde, the rat, do her best to save the day.

~ AMAZON ~

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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet #3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie and her grandma have a special bond. The biggest part of this is their love for adventure and their unstoppable imaginations. Here is yet another example of this. Captivating illustrations and an awesome adventure that will thrill any kid. I love the stories this author creates.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Heather Goodman

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great book to teach your kids about how to be nice and kind to other kids. It is an inspiring book. This is written in such a way that it’s good for preteens and teenagers also. It’s relatable.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing short stories that prove girls have a place in science. The author proved that girls have a place in any scenario. Love the girl empowering stories!

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

Beach Ball Blunder is another super cute children’s book that takes you on an adventure with cray and his friends. The illustrations are wonderful and bring the story to life. This is my favorite yet because the lesson is the same I’ve been teaching my son and that is , If you make the wrong choice or say the wrong thing there are consequences for your actions. This is a big one and it’s important to teach them about trust, friendship, telling the truth ,and forgiveness. My son is in kindergarten and we are learning about these things and more. Follow along with Gray and friends as they learn valuable lessons on their adventure. I highly recommend reading this book and my son and I are looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Emily H

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha Smart is a science nerd who is trying to find her way with who she is. At times she makes a hard decision that she ends up finding that she regrets other times she stays true to who she is but causes issues with others.

This book is full of stories that I think children will gravitate too. Beautifully illustrated with stories that revolve around issues that happen in class while interacting with others. I thought this book was filled with honest solutions to conflicts. Really well done, is a great book for any age in school. I appreciated the end of the book has a bunch of activities for kids.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Muffin gets out one cold night. Her family searches but doesn’t find her. They are so worried, they turn to God for help. This is a short read with an inspiring message, based on a true story.

 

Review by Terri Jo McAllister
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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha loves science and learning, but doesn’t want to be different from the other kids. This book covers the full range of character traits like, bullying, being there for friends, confidence, etc. An uplifting and inspiring book for young readers.

Review by Terri Jo McAllister
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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jenn Brown

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids loved this book and made me read it to them several times. they love Cray and Hay and their woodland adventures.

As a parent I really like how the characters show kids it’s okay to be scared and how to overcome it and be brave. I think this would also be a great resource for teachers as well.

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