Growing Pangs, by author Kathryn Ormsbee and illustrator Molly Brooks, is one of the best books I have found featuring a homeschooled character.
Book Review: Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee and Molly Brooks
Tag: fiction
Book Review: When Sparrows Fall by Meg Mosely
While the book does not portray the most flattering side of homeschooling or religion, the author manages to include some nuance in her depictions.
Elves Are Not My Thing, But… (“To Be Called Worthy” Book Review)
I would recommend “To Be Called Worthy” for Christian fantasy lovers.
Please Do Not Rent Out Your Body (Afterverse Books Review)
Kyle Robert Schultz’s books are collectively called the “Afterverse.”
Book Review: The Inheritance Games & The Hawthorne Legacy
This month’s review is about The Inheritance Games and its sequel, The Hawthorne Legacy.
Review of Eubeltic Realm Trilogy
The Eubeltic Realm trilogy is about Abigail (mute), Dauntless (speech impediment) and Valorie (deaf).
Homeschool Book Review: Schooled by Gordon Korman
Grace reviews “Schooled,” the story about a homeschooled hippie boy’s first experience in public school.
Book Review: The Ravenwood Saga
For the first time in a long while, I completely recommend these books.
Book Review: “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini
Eragon, a 15-year-old boy, discovers a mysterious blue stone in the forest and finds out there is much more to his past and future than he ever imagined.
When Writing is Bad
An author may write a book to make sense of their own questions and thoughts, their own hurt and grief, their own emotions. But the thing is, what you read affects you.
My Favorite Books for National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month. National Read Across America Day is March 2nd. I have compiled some of my favorite books in honor of this day.
Holes Book Review
Holes has one main Very Important Point to make: if you repeat often enough that someone is a failure, they will become one.
Stronghold of the Enemy (Book Review)
Stronghold of the Enemy is both a warning and a possible road map to education freedom.
Spanish Cultural Program for Teenagers
This four-month Spanish Cultural Program includes a reading club, screening of short films, poetry recitals, and introductory workshops on creative writing.
Book Review: No Saints in Kansas
This YA novel is a fictional take on the real murder of the Clutter family with no obvious motive that occurred on November 15, 1959.
The Giver – Lois Lowry
I recommend The Giver for everyone – however, the more mature you are the more you will get from reading this phenomenal book.
Gossamer – by Lois Lowry
Gossamer is perfect for readers interested in dreams, nightmares, spirits and the dream world.
The Secret of Platform Thirteen – Eva Ibbotson
The Secret of Platform Thirteen is a fun fantasy with many laugh out loud moments.
The Housekeeper and the Professor – Yōko Ogawa
Yoko Ogawa’s “The Housekeeper and the Professor” is an enchanting story about the curious equations that can create a family.
Why I Didn’t Finish Goosebumps: Welcome to Dead House
Any book I hate on page one doesn’t deserve to be finished. Not to mention, Welcome to Dead House seems to have been written for future sociopaths.
The Phantom Tollbooth – Norton Juster
The beloved classic story of Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond with Tock, the Humbug, and the captive princesses Rhyme and Reason.
Inkheart – Cornelia Funke
I recommend Inkheart for every fantasy lover, or those who like books about characters from a magical world coming to our own world.