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The Witch of Blackbird Pond – By Elizabeth George Speare
It is 1687. Kit Tyler is an independent girl who is forced to leave her home in Barbados to come to the new and rough country of America. What she finds there is very different from what she expected. But with her new family and a few special friends, Kit finds a deeper meaning to life and discovers more about her true self in the process.
The Wise Woman and Other Stories – By George MacDonald
C. S. Lewis considered George MacDonald to be a master of fairy tales, and I agree with him. Seldom have I seen such a fertile imagination that is shown in George MacDonald’s stories. And not all fairy tales have such deep meaning as is shown in these stories either.
The World of Robert McCloskey
Robert McCloskey is one of the most beloved picture book authors of all time, and really, it’s no wonder. His books are full of warmth and gentle humor, sweet pictures and lovable characters. Here is an excellent collection containing several of his best stories.
Misty’s Twilight – By Marguerite Henry
“Misty’s Twilight” is my least favorite book in the “Misty” series. Strange, that a book in such a great series would be so different, and actually so much worse than the others. The reason is that this book also was based on real people and events, and these people weren’t as endearing as the other ones.
Stormy, Misty’s Foal – By Maruerite Henry
Misty’s back! Now she is heavy with foal, but a sudden storm blasts across Chincoteague and wipes out entire towns in it’s rage. Chincoteague is in a crisis, and so are the ponies of Assateague. No-one has a home to go to, Typhoid warnings are out, and Misty is over-due. Now what?
Sea Star; Orphan of Chincoteague – By Marguerite Henry
This is the sequel to “Misty of Chincoteague”. In this book, Paul and his sister Maureen are asked to make a hard decision that might wrench their hearts out. Suddenly, in the midst of their sorrow, a tiny brown bundle of joy fights it’s way into their hearts. But even that little bit of joy is threatened by the harshness of nature. Is is possible that Paul and Maureen will have their comfort torn away from them as soon as they find it?
Misty of Chincoteague – By Marguerite Henry
“Misty of Chincoteague” won the Newbery Honor in 1948. It is a timeless classic- yada yada yada. OK, so you’ve probably heard all about that. Everyone coos over “Misty of Chincoteague”, but why? what’s so great about it?
The Children of Hurin – By J. R. R. Tolkien
Do you like “The Lord of the Rings”? Have you ever heard of “The Histories of Middle Earth” and wondered what it was? Or, have you ever tried to read “The Silmarillion” and failed? This book is readable, but never have I read such a story!
The Lord of the Rings – J. R. R. Tolkien – Part 2
So, if you have read the first part of this review, you know why I like “The Lord of the Rings”. But that’s just me. The real question is, why should *you* read it? Find out why in this part of the review
The Lord of the Rings – By J. R. R. Tolkien – Part 1
“The Lord of the Rings”. The whole world was inflamed with madness, it seemed, when LOTR hit the theaters. I suppose I caught it too, because I LOVE it! Here is a book that is a long read, deep with meaning, full of awesome characters with no weak bridges. It is everything I love about a book and nothing I don’t like.
