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Recent Reads: Rothfuss, Little House, Shakespeare, Harry Potter, The Debt
Book Review: Looking for God in Harry Potter
Looking for God in Harry Potter by John Granger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this in-depth analysis of the Harry Potter books, specifically tying together classic Christian themes and symbols. The author has become an expert on Harry Potter and gives lectures at B&N University. He also has a degree in Classical Languages and Literature, so you know he really knows what he’s talking about!
At the time this was written, only the first 5 HP books had been published, so the author also speculates, sometimes with funny results, about what he thought might happen in the final two books. I wish that there were a newer edition of this with thoughts on the final books.
The book begins with a personal story about the author reading HP to his children, and tells how many people in Christian communities have bad-mouthed the books in the past. He addresses concerns some Christians might have about HP enticing children into actual witchcraft, and very thoroughly disproves that notion! He uses Scripture, classic story-telling tools, and quotes from HP to show how the HP books actually give a very clear picture of a Christian world, a loving God, and the everyman’s search for purity through Christ. Continue reading
Book Review: DragonSpell
DragonSpell by Donita K. Paul
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this book so much! The magic and dragons and quests are just perfect, but the best parts are the spiritual themes and wisdom that run through the book. There is such a depth and beauty to the writing, and I was so pleased with the echoes of Christianity!
Kale is a young slave-girl who is mysteriously drawn to dragon’s eggs. She is sent on a quest to retrieve a valuable egg from an evil wizard, but her mission is not as straight-forward as it seems. Although she has help along the way, Kale is sometimes unsure whether she can trust her new friends, and tensions run high as the group learns to rely on one another in sticky situations. Continue reading
Books in the Wild: Christmas Edition
Other Books in the Wild Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyxE4BGNkAatM4WUhSyTWJq3UryjbjmwI
Books for MKs is a charity organization that donates books to missionary kids on the foreign mission field all over the world. Continue reading
Book Review: Chivalrous
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This was a nice fluff read, but I wasn’t really impressed or entertained. The plot is trite and predictable, the characters are obvious, and the writing tells instead of showing.
This is the story of Lady Gwendolyn, who longs to fight as a knight and sneaks into a tournament. She is wary of romance, because her father is a mean old tyrant, but she learns to love the low-born Sir Allen. Meanwhile, Sir Allen is determined to prove that despite his low birth, he is just as noble of heart as the other knights. Typical Medieval stuff, and utterly unoriginal. Continue reading
Holiday Children’s Book Gift Recommendations
Victoria @ A Hermit’s Progress: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjNYl3oyiIarerhymiNsUg
Books Mentioned and Where to Buy Them:
Child of Promise: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989775321/
The GingerBrood: http://www.amazon.com/The-Gingerbrood-Brent-Vernon/dp/0983163839/
The GingerBrood website:http://brentvernon.bigcartel.com/product/the-gingerbrood-new
The Twelve New Days of Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/The-Twelve-New-Days-Christmas/dp/097081951X/
God’s Word: http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Word-Making-Him-Known/dp/1596388595
Prayers Works: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433688697
October REading
Minion Book Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vjeGKMv-U
Frankenstein Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JUxl5411AM
Curious Incident of Dog in Nighttime REview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV0qM8z2aHw
Novels and Nonsense: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfP0El1vakyfkkXbyJwy0Q
Brunette Bibliophile: https://www.youtube.com/user/Just4Teens2012/featured
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September Reading
This is the video in which I mispronounce every author’s name! Stay tuned for bloopers at the end!
Ex Libris: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPgU4bvvAPh1wRYDvdQia1Q
60 Second Book Review- Conspiracy 365: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Q_y4H3k-o
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Book Review: Bible Promises for Teens
Bible Promises for Teens by Barbara Farmer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love how this devotional book is divided by topic, so that whatever difficulty you may be having in life, you can turn to that topic and receive encouragement. The Scripture verses are a mixture of NIV, the Message, and NKJV.
Each topic has five or six passages of Scripture that pertain to the subject. I found this book wonderfully inspiring! It would make a lovely gift for any teen.
The graphics and layout are so beautiful!
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review.
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