Wednesday, February 27, 2008
More Michael Phillips
I am on the fourth book of the Shenendoah Sister's Series by Michael Phillips. I really like the series. It is written for teens, so it is a fast read. It also has some historical value and a good story line.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Girl With a Pearl Earring
The Girl With a Pearl Earring
I'm listening to this book on tape during my travels. It's interesting so far. My friend, Corbi has read it.
I'm listening to this book on tape during my travels. It's interesting so far. My friend, Corbi has read it.
Angels Watching Over Me
Angels Watching Over Me
by Michael Phillips
I just finished this easy novel by Michael Phillips about a 15 year old white girl and a 16 year old black girl who become friends just after the Civil War.
I don't want to give away the story, but I will say that I would recommend this book to Christian teenage girls. It includes a lot of history about this period of time without being overwhelming.
It is also the first in a series of books. I think the series is called Shenandoah sisters, but I'm not sure. I'm already into the second book. These are quick easy reads. Enjoy!
Shauna
by Michael Phillips
I just finished this easy novel by Michael Phillips about a 15 year old white girl and a 16 year old black girl who become friends just after the Civil War.
I don't want to give away the story, but I will say that I would recommend this book to Christian teenage girls. It includes a lot of history about this period of time without being overwhelming.
It is also the first in a series of books. I think the series is called Shenandoah sisters, but I'm not sure. I'm already into the second book. These are quick easy reads. Enjoy!
Shauna
Monday, February 4, 2008
Number the Stars
Number the Stars
by Lois Lowry
I read this book yesterday morning before going to church. It is a child's book. I wanted to read some more books about WWII that I could share with my reading class. This book still talks about bombs and rations and hiding Jews. But it is simple, and it doesn't give nightmares like some of the other books I have read. I would feel comfortable sharing this books with 4th and 5th graders. But, it might make a better read aloud so we could stop and discuss things along the way.
by Lois Lowry
I read this book yesterday morning before going to church. It is a child's book. I wanted to read some more books about WWII that I could share with my reading class. This book still talks about bombs and rations and hiding Jews. But it is simple, and it doesn't give nightmares like some of the other books I have read. I would feel comfortable sharing this books with 4th and 5th graders. But, it might make a better read aloud so we could stop and discuss things along the way.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
I sure loved this book. It was about a young girl who began stealing books at the age of nine when she was sent away to live with a foster family. The story takes place in Germany before and during World War II. I love reading about this period in history. It makes me sad. But it is important to remember.
by Markus Zusak
I sure loved this book. It was about a young girl who began stealing books at the age of nine when she was sent away to live with a foster family. The story takes place in Germany before and during World War II. I love reading about this period in history. It makes me sad. But it is important to remember.
The Sign of the Beaver
The Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare
I read this children's novel in one sitting as I needed to know it for a class I was teaching. I liked it. It was the story of a pioneer boy left alone to guard the homestead while his father returned east to collect the family.
The boy met up with some Native American's who befriended him. Did the father ever return to see his son and his new home again? You'll have to read it yourself to find out.
by Elizabeth George Speare
I read this children's novel in one sitting as I needed to know it for a class I was teaching. I liked it. It was the story of a pioneer boy left alone to guard the homestead while his father returned east to collect the family.
The boy met up with some Native American's who befriended him. Did the father ever return to see his son and his new home again? You'll have to read it yourself to find out.
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