I had to sit back and remind myself that this was a middle grade book. I didn’t keep that in mind before I jumped in reading and I found myself getting frustrated that it was all too easy. But in reality it wasn’t. Yes, Daisy and David caught some lucky breaks but that’s not always the reality of ...
BOOK REVIEW: Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies Adapted by Susanna Leonard Hill Illustrated by James Newman Gray
Susan Leonard Hill did an amazing job of adapting this book originally written by Valentine Davies for a younger audience. The illustrations by James Newman Gray are engaging and help to truly bring this story to life. A story know to most of this generation as the traditional Christmas movie, it’s ...
BOOK REVIEW: A Tale of Two Hearts by Michelle Griep
I read Michelle’s first book in the Once Upon a Dickens Christmas series last year so when I saw the new one come up this year I needed to read it. Needed. While '12 Days at Bleakly Manor' didn’t ring all my bells I enjoy her other books and writing style so I wasn’t counting out another Christmas ...
BOOK REVIEW: The Christmas Heirloom by Kristi Ann Hunter, Karen Witemeyer, Sarah Loudin Thomas, and Becky Wade
Legacy of Love by Kristi Ann Hunter Sarah Gooding never suspected returning a brooch to an elderly woman would lead to a job . . . and introduce her to the woman's grandson. While he may be far above her station, she can't help but notice that his desire to make this Christmas special for his ...
BOOK REVIEW: You Are by Emily Assell
When I stumbled across the book the premise drew me in. Teaching young children, toddlers if you will, about their place in God’s Kingdom. Teaching them the power they have in Christ through meaningful Bible verses and themes with engaging illustrations. I mean, from an adult perspective what's not ...