I wasn't sure my middle son would be interested in this series. I've been a fan of Little House my whole life. And I guess he's been forced to be one, too. But, his immediate reaction was postive. I was intrigued because this series features Caroline, Laura's mother. I found the first book very true to the original series in tone, style, and historical integrity. Not to mention it kept not only my middle son interested as well as my youngest while they worked on their spelling and handwriting. Now that's a recommendation!

I had a very hard time putting this one down! Nancy Rue and Stephen Arterburn have written a story everyone should read. A modern, fictional version of the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8, this book reveals the stones we bear in our hearts, throw at one another, and ultimately need to bury. You will not walk away from this read unchanged!

I read this book for one of my book clubs. The insights and quips balance the theological topics. I had the privilege of hearing Brennan Manning speak several years ago. Even in a room filled with hundreds, it was like having a fireside chat with him. Reading this book was the same. Even better, it reminded me of the greatest conversations of all...those with Abba!

I can see why this book was so controversial for its time! It resembles a soap opera. I was surprised how easy-to-read it was given the time period and era of writing. One of the biggest questions about classics is "What makes this book a classic?" In this case, read the book. Chances are you will have viewed or known these characters and scenarios in some form or another!

This is a re-read for me. But, I enjoyed it again! I love how water flows through each of these poems.

I was so excited when I saw this title in our Civil War history curriculum. It is a wonderful fictional account of the war told through the eyes of a nine to thirteen-year-old Illinois boy. I remember hearing it read to me when I was in school and loved reading it my boys. It makes all the battles, generals, and hardships of war click for young people. I highly recommend it!

It's been a while since I have read this series, but it was great to get reacquainted with the characters. I enjoy how the mystery is not all there is to these books. There is always a greater lesson to be learned. Interestingly, I was reading this book at the same time as the Miss USA results. I won't elaborate on further connections so as not to spoil the read. But, it made the read more relevant for me.

If you are looking for a wholesome, heart-warming, funny read this is a great one! I laughed out loud at the antics of this small, Quaker community's characters. I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series!

This book is a new favorite for me! I already added it to my son's reading list for this month. We are studying the Civil War. He'll be reading this one along with Uncle Tom's Cabin and three other novels. I'm asking him to watch for pre-war (Uncle Tom's Cabin), during the war (three novels), and post-war (To Kill a Mockingbird) observations. Challenging, I know! But, I think he needs it!