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Nazi Prison Escape (Great Escapes #1) by Michael Burgan {Review}
This review was written by my 10-year-old daughter that is thrilled to the bone (and an avid collector) of survival-type books. She read this book in one afternoon because she found it so interesting and couldn’t put it down for “fear of exploding in wonder”. The Great Escapes book has a very exciting character named Bill Ash. During the 1920s, many people had bought stock in US companies. The stock made those people part-owners of those companies. When those companies did not perform as expected, the value of many stocks began to fall. A lot of people tried to sell their stocks all at once, causing a stock market crash.…
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What We’re Reading in Our Homeschool: January 2020
A few weeks ago, I really enjoyed writing about what we were reading in December 2019 and now it is time again to write about what we are reading for January 2020! Reading much lately? In an effort to be more routine and sharing with what we are up to I am trying to take inspiration from those that inspire me such as Candice from Homeschool on the Hill. While she is a vlogger and I am more of a written blogger she has great routines with sharing their homeschool experiences. One of which routines I want to pick up is discussing what we are reading in our Memoria ScholĂ© Academy…
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What We’re Reading in Our Homeschool: December 2019
Reading much lately? In an effort to be more routine and sharing with what we are up to I am trying to take inspiration from those that inspire me such as Candice from Homeschool on the Hill. While she is a vlogger and I am more of a written blogger she has great routines with sharing their homeschool experiences. One of which routines I want to pick up is discussing what we are reading in our Memoria ScholĂ© Academy homeschool. I have also been trying to keep better track through my Goodreads account of what I’m reading. So, what have you been reading? We are not nearly reading on the…
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For the Temple (Heirloom Audio Productions) {Review}
In your homeschool resources toolbelt, do you have a company that you return to again and again for supplemental study sources? We do! For us, this is the amazing Heirloom Audio Productions and their latest G.A. Henty Adventure. This year, we are being whisked off to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and from the midst of a storm on the water into the throws of battle with Josephus. Whether one is on the side of the Roman Army or the Jewish Zealots, there is adventure and terror and hope for a future within the story of For the Temple. Through the blessing of participating in the Homeschool Review…
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All for Love: The Boden Birthright by Mary Connealy {Review}
Mary Connealy is a superstar and I consider myself her biggest fan. A few years ago, I was blessed to finally meet my heroine in person as well as Kristi Ann Hunter whom I adored from day one. In my Kindle reader history, one would find that Jen Turano always finds five stars in my ratings. Now, put all three of these ladies in one book cover? Oh my! The Boden Birthright: I love these little novella stories. Novellas are the most amazing marketing concept in my opinion and what better way to hook a reader to a story, to a series, with vast anticipation about what is to come.…
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Wulf the Saxon (Heirloom Audio Productions) {Review}
Over the last several years our entertainment and education has been met and thrilled by exciting adventures from the incredible Heirloom Audio Productions with the latest brining the Norman conquest to life with Wulf the Saxon. Historical fiction is one of my passions, however, I have never been overly familiar with the 11th-century invasion of England. I know it happened, but being able to imagine the details and research it is something that I have yet to do. For the purposes of this review, I was blessed with a physical CD MP3 set including this audio theater adventure from the latest in The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty. Wulf the Saxon…
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Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw Coming soon to a Kindle near you!
If you’re anything like this homeschooling mama, shelf space comes at a premium. There are public libraries in nearby towns, but they do not always have the books we need or at least they are not always in when we need them. One of the things that I have really started to take advantage of in the last few years is our Kindles. We love physical books, but lets be honest, space runs out! So I’m always delighted when I discover one of our school books is available on Kindle. By chance, tonight I discovered that one is available for pre-order and coming soon and I thought I’d throw out…
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Volcano Experiement & Books for Kids – hello fun!
We haven’t spent a whole lot of time on volcanoes. But they have come up as an interest piece that we have researched a little bit. I mean AppleBlossom has read Pompeii: Buried Alive! many a time. The Enginerd has made a few baking soda and vinegar eruptions on demand. We also have been known to be found on the floor immersed in reading Magic School Bus Presents: Volcanoes and Earthquakes as well as National Geographic Readers: Volcanoes and others. This level four early reader is one that I’ve seen on nearly all the lists for a recommended read. As soon as AppleBlossom was set free on an adventure of self-reading this was one…
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A Treasure Concealed (Sapphire Brides) in stores!
Bestselling Author Tracie Peterson Launches Exciting New Series Set in 1890s Montana Who is ready to head back to Montana in the 1890s in a new historical series with the fabulous storytelling imagination of Tracie Peterson? I know I am! Tracie Peterson was one of my first introductions to Christian Historical Fiction with a series set in Montana, so I’ve always been fond and thus I’m delighted to head back to a similar place and time period for a new story.
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America’s First Daughter {Excerpt}
. “Painstakingly researched, beautifully hewn, compulsively readable — this enlightening literary journey takes us from Monticello to revolutionary Paris to the Jefferson White House, revealing remarkable historical details, dark family secrets, and bringing to life the colorful cast of characters who conceived of our new nation. A must read.” (Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Empress) AMERICA’S FIRST DAUGHTER EXCERPT Mr. Short’s Declaration “Patsy, will you allow me to walk you home?” Mr. Short asked. In that moment, I’d have gone anywhere with him. It didn’t matter that my feet ached from dancing or that I’d left my shawl upstairs, or even that my chaperone…
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Beyond the Silence in stores now!
I’m not familiar with Kimberley Woodhouse, but I know and love Tracie Peterson so I definitely think I’ll be wanting to give this novel a try. Apparently it is a second story written by this pair. What a great way to start out your reading this year with a new historical.
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Stars Over Sunset Boulevard is in stores now!
In this new novel from the acclaimed author of Secrets of a Charmed Life, two women working in Hollywood during its Golden Age discover the joy and heartbreak of true friendship.
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Christian Historical Fiction Reading Challenge
It’s a new year coming soon, and a new opportunity to participate in a challenge for reading Christian Historical Fiction. I know this year is going to be awesome! The more participants we have, the more giveaways there will be. You can also sign up and participate through the Goodreads group as well if you’d like. (I love it because of the widget that tells me just how many books I’ve read! And it’s automatic to counting a book if it’s found on the Christian Historical Fiction shelf.) Now here’s for the fun… Every month, a new post will be created here on www.ChristianHistoricalFiction.com with an opportunity to participate. (Guests are…
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Shakespeare’s Rebel by C.C. Humphreys {Exclusive Excerpt}
Exclusive excerpt In the small part of his brain that was not focused on survival, he was aware of an irony here; for in his other life, the life he preferred, the life of the playhouse, one of his tasks had been to arrange the fights that occurred in most plays. And so, like players upon a stage, he set about organizing his enemies’ moves. There were more of them crowding the top of the stair and, in good conscience, two were as many as he could handle, so he was determined to hold the combat near the door and prevent entrance. As always, he watched their weapons. For…
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Lone Star Brides 3 in 1 available now!
Now, if you know me, you know I love my books. But I have to tell you that I absolutely adore omnibus editions! Getting an entire trilogy under one cover excites me to no end! I cannot explain it, but it is pure delight! Now you can get the entire Lone Star Brides trilogy in one book by Tracie Peterson. I think they did a great job of combining the covers.
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Everlasting Love (Brides of Seattle) in stores now!
Can you believe it is time already for another Tracie Peterson novel?! I have about a dozen or so go-to authors that I wouldn’t hesitate to buy before reading or previewing and Tracie is one of them. Her stories always make me think and her characters are always so real with the quirks and personalities that come to life off the page. Everlasting Love, the third novel is the Brides of Seattle series is available now to finish out the series started with Steadfast Love and continued with Refining Fire this past summer. This is my favorite cover in the series yet! Grab your copy now!