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All in 7&8th
The life of John Bunyan, the famed preacher and author, is outlined in this book. John Bunyan’s early life is riddled with misbehavior, willfulness, bad language and drinking. At sixteen, he joins the Parliamentary army and narrowly escapes with his life.
Let me preface this review with this, this book is appropriated for girls 7&8th grade and older and the main character is Muslim. However, this book showcases a valuable and beneficial perspective.
Twila Hammond’s family has a special family mission. They welcome children in the foster care system into their home and have adopted two children. Twila loves working with children and helping her Mom at home when she’s not at school. She is so excited when the social worker tells them that she has another child for them!
"Countdown: A Time of Testing" is the first in a series titled "Century in Crisis." It addresses the challenges faced by the Early Church in and around AD 284, during the time of Diocletian. The book contains much history, some of which are familiar and some of which are less well known.
"Until Her Flight Was Called" tells the story of the life and work of Michelle Kropf. Michelle was raised in a Catholic home but eventually became friends with conservative Mennonite people and joined their church. During her life, she experienced the blessing of God while in nursing school and Paraguay.
What do a White House calligrapher, CIA employee, and Amish man have in common? In the case of Thomas E. Kirkman, a lot! Thomas grew up in a loving family who experienced their share of tough times, even living in a chicken house at one point. Throughout his life, his mother pled with him to focus on God.
They say that "hindsight is better than foresight." In hindsight, I'm sure Curtis Martin's family wished the guys hadn't gone canoeing. In hindsight, probably Kevin wishes they had never broken camp that fateful morning.
Who would you adopt? The perfect little girl with an angelic smile, beautiful curls, and a dream that could change the world? Or would you adopt the little girl with an angelic smile, beautiful curls, and an extra chromosome that means she will need your care all of her earthly life?
12 year-old Greta lives with her mother and older brother in a tiny apartment in East Germany. The book is written about the time period just after World War II, so Russian forces control the local government.
Omar and his younger brother Hassan live in a refugee camp in Kenya called Dadaab. Life in Camp Dadaab is thought for Omar and Hassan. Hassan is Omar’s only relative in the camp,
Enjoy this Christmas selection of books from my Mom, Orpha! Merry Christmas!
My earliest Christmas memories consist of my Mom reading stories from this book for Christmas. This book has become a tradition for our family, and we still read them every
A gripping story of one woman who stood up to the communist government Romanian. Virginia Prodan is a young lawyer who has taken a strong stand for the Christian church. The communist government continues to oppress Christians and slowly impose new rules on churches.
Born to Die is a book that was written about the Anabaptist movement in Switzerland in the 1520s. This book features eighteen-year old Annabelle Friesen. The Anabaptist faith is sweeping through her village, it’s affecting her close friends, her boyfriend and her own family.
It was cold and snowing on the mountain. A young boy was out hiking in the mountains, and he falls and injures his leg. He finds a cabin and the woman welcomes him. Together, they spend Christmas. She tells him the story of redemption and true Christmas.
The Wonders of Creations Series was published with Christians schools in mind. In fact, I actually ordered my set from Christian Light. This set is made to appeal to all ages with its colorful illustrations as well as more in dept research.
If you paid attention in history class, you most likely learned history from the perspective of white men. Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi present history from a different perspective. It’s fascinating, captivating, and convicting.
Lynda Blackmon Lowery grew up in Selma, Alabama in the 1960s. She participated in the Children’s March and was the youngest marcher in the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March. Because of her participation in these peaceful protests, police took her to jail nine-times before she turned fifteen. While she was fifteen,
This graphic novel tells the story of George Takei and his family. They are a Japanese-American family who lived through World War II in America. During this time, the American government gathers up all the Americans who had Japanese roots or Japanese people who were living in America
I’m trying something a bit different today; I’m sharing books that I am recommending to my totally cool niece. In doing so, please note that I’m passionate (nearly to the point of obsession…) about sharing books that help kids look at the world from a different perspective.
