The Cay by Theodore Taylor: Book Review

I have not cried over a book in a very long time, but this is a book that will take your emotions on a wonderful rollercoaster ride. The author, Theodore Taylor, laid out a story meant for middle grade boys, but will appeal to all ages, especially to adults as you...

Trash to Treasure

Instead of a book review today, I wanted to share a trash to treasure that I recently completed. I love watching trash to treasure videos on YouTube. It’s so much fun to see someone take something that has been rejected by everyone else and turn it into...

Indian Captive The Story of Mary Jemison: Book Review

Indian Captive The Story of Mary Jemison, by Lois Lenski, is a fictionalized account of the true story of the Indian capture of Mary (Molly) Jemison, first published in 1941. In the introduction to the book, Arthur C. Parker, Director, of Rochester Museum of arts and...

My Own Lightning by Lauren Wolk: A Book Review

Lauren Wolk is a great, modern day storyteller for middle graders. This book is a sequel to her Newbery Honor Winner, Wolf Hollow. Although I absolutely loved Wolf Hollow, I would be cautious to recommend it due to the brutality of the bully in that book. I would...

Who Needs A Miracle?

Do you spend your days wishing for miracles? Are miracles rare in your life? Today, I would like to recommend a book, Miracles On Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen. This book was published in 1956 and received the Newberry Award in 1957. It is written for children,...