Very simply written, some colorful descriptions, wholesome, one recipe in the back, but with all the food talk, I wish there had been more. A couple qVery simply written, some colorful descriptions, wholesome, one recipe in the back, but with all the food talk, I wish there had been more. A couple quotes, one true, one completely false: "Life is about experiences and spending time with the people you love, not about things." "Listen to your heart, it will never steer you wrong." The Bible says the heart is deceitfully wicked above all things. I know what the author means, but it is very poor advice....more
Read this on kindle from Hoopla but would prefer a printed version. Many character traits from which to learn, both good and bad. Our happiness or conRead this on kindle from Hoopla but would prefer a printed version. Many character traits from which to learn, both good and bad. Our happiness or contentment does not come from indulging in our own passions. At the end, there is a long list of worthwhile reads to add to our wish list....more
This was good in that when there was a problem, Mary went to God in prayer At times it was difficult to determine who was saying what. Supposedly the This was good in that when there was a problem, Mary went to God in prayer At times it was difficult to determine who was saying what. Supposedly the timeline was 1952, and the slang surprised me. The going behind parents' back was a negative, and Mary seemed to think she was loved by what was given her. Her father was a little extreme with his finger wagging....more
Good clean thriller mystery for older elementary age. (If you don't count drug smuggling and attempted murder!)Good clean thriller mystery for older elementary age. (If you don't count drug smuggling and attempted murder!)...more
Very good advice for young people, but missing a huge ingredient imho: God sets up guardrails for our protection, just as a loving parent keeps a toddVery good advice for young people, but missing a huge ingredient imho: God sets up guardrails for our protection, just as a loving parent keeps a toddler out of the street....more
A lesson on re-thinking one's actions and attitudes. This is one of my favorite authors, and I have a whole collection of his books.A lesson on re-thinking one's actions and attitudes. This is one of my favorite authors, and I have a whole collection of his books....more
Emotion-ridden story. The swearing could have been omitted, as well as the misuse of God's name.Emotion-ridden story. The swearing could have been omitted, as well as the misuse of God's name....more
This involved some heavy issues placed upon a young girl. There was some swearing, reliance on superstitious magic and a father that needed to grow upThis involved some heavy issues placed upon a young girl. There was some swearing, reliance on superstitious magic and a father that needed to grow up....more
This is quite an on-the-edge-of-your-seat adventure story. The main character was extremely smart and resourceful, but I knew he was in trouble the miThis is quite an on-the-edge-of-your-seat adventure story. The main character was extremely smart and resourceful, but I knew he was in trouble the minute he decided to do something against the training and instruction he was given....more
Written from the perspective of a 5th grade boy, funny at times, but included an unnecessary scene with his teacher showing some "bosom", that this maWritten from the perspective of a 5th grade boy, funny at times, but included an unnecessary scene with his teacher showing some "bosom", that this male author seemed to think we needed. Also, sibling attitudes were not particularly nice....more
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