history Archives - Redeemed Reader https://redeemedreader.com/tag/history/ Kids' Books. Culture. Christ. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:44:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://redeemedreader.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png history Archives - Redeemed Reader https://redeemedreader.com/tag/history/ 32 32 The World in your Lunch Box by Claire Eamer https://redeemedreader.com/the-world-in-your-lunch-box-by-claire-eamer/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-world-in-your-lunch-box-by-claire-eamer/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:35:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44856 Those foods you think are so ordinary have interesting origins. This is the world in your lunch box....

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*The Peddler and the President by Ann D. Koffsky https://redeemedreader.com/the-peddler-and-the-president-by-ann-d-koffsky/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-peddler-and-the-president-by-ann-d-koffsky/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:48:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44640 Through the lens of a lifelong friendship, The Peddler and the President makes the fraught history of modern Israel accessible to chapter-book readers.

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Friends in Strange Places by Nell Branum https://redeemedreader.com/friends-in-strange-place-by-nell-branum/ https://redeemedreader.com/friends-in-strange-place-by-nell-branum/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:41:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44052 Sixth grader Riley Abercrombie is on a mission to get her Grandma Suzie a perfect pooch in Friends in Strange Places.

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Keep ‘Em Flying by Nell Branum https://redeemedreader.com/keep-em-flying-by-nell-branum/ https://redeemedreader.com/keep-em-flying-by-nell-branum/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:28:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44049 Can sixth grader Riley Abercrombie win a contest AND solve a mystery in Keep 'Em Flying?

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The Church History ABCs by Steven J. Nichols https://redeemedreader.com/the-church-history-abcs-by-steven-j-nichols/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-church-history-abcs-by-steven-j-nichols/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:56:53 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=44179 The Church History ABCs is a picture book that introduces twenty-six noteworthy individuals who had a significant impact on building the church.

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The Day the World Stopped Turning by Michael Morpurgo https://redeemedreader.com/the-day-the-world-stopped-turning-by-michael-morpurgo/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-day-the-world-stopped-turning-by-michael-morpurgo/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:39:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43471 The Day the World Stopped Turning is a World War II story of outsiders, trials, disappointment, kindness, and hope.

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*Bright Stars of Black British History by J. T. Williams https://redeemedreader.com/bright-stars-of-black-british-history-by-j-t-williams/ https://redeemedreader.com/bright-stars-of-black-british-history-by-j-t-williams/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:59:56 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43617 A beautifully illustrated, well-written guide to the Bright Stars of Black British History.

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What a Character! Notable Lives from History by Marilyn Boyer https://redeemedreader.com/what-a-character-notable-lives-from-history-by-marilyn-boyer/ https://redeemedreader.com/what-a-character-notable-lives-from-history-by-marilyn-boyer/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:14:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=43036 History lovers will enjoy the short biographies of notable historical figures in the What a Character! series from Master Books.

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Amazing Asia by Rashmi Sirdeshpande https://redeemedreader.com/amazing-asia-by-rashmi-sirdeshpande/ https://redeemedreader.com/amazing-asia-by-rashmi-sirdeshpande/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:01:57 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41985 Amazing Asia takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the geography, basic history, ethnicities and cultures of the world’s largest and most varied continent.

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I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis https://redeemedreader.com/i-survived-the-american-revolution-1776-by-lauren-tarshis/ https://redeemedreader.com/i-survived-the-american-revolution-1776-by-lauren-tarshis/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:41:05 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41806 Part of the popular I Survived Series, I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 is a lively introduction to what the Revolutionary War might have been like for one young boy.

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*Risen Hope: The Church Throughout History by Luke Davis https://redeemedreader.com/risen-hope-church-history/ https://redeemedreader.com/risen-hope-church-history/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:56:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=41067 Risen Hope is an engagingly written church history resource from Christian Focus for middle grades and teens.

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Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust by Loic Dauvillier https://redeemedreader.com/hidden-a-childs-story-of-the-holocaust-by-loic-dauvillier/ https://redeemedreader.com/hidden-a-childs-story-of-the-holocaust-by-loic-dauvillier/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:56:19 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39753 Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust is a suitable introduction for grades 2-4 to this terrible chapter in history.

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Wicked History Series: Henry VIII, Leopold II, and Rasputin https://redeemedreader.com/wicked-history-series-henry-viii-leopold-ii-and-rasputin/ https://redeemedreader.com/wicked-history-series-henry-viii-leopold-ii-and-rasputin/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:55:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39430 The Wicked History series offers a lively, interesting, and well-researched option for learning about the villains of history

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Which Version of The Diary of Anne Frank Is Best? https://redeemedreader.com/which-version-of-the-diary-of-anne-frank-is-best/ https://redeemedreader.com/which-version-of-the-diary-of-anne-frank-is-best/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:40:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39504 Is The Definitive Edition of The Diary of Anne Frank better than the "original"?

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*Seeds of America Trilogy by Laurie Halse Anderson https://redeemedreader.com/seeds-of-america-trilogy-by-laurie-halse-anderson/ https://redeemedreader.com/seeds-of-america-trilogy-by-laurie-halse-anderson/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:29:04 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39543 The Seeds of America Trilogy powerfully examines some of the complex ideas of the American Revolution: freedom, justice, and equality for all.

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*Charis in the World of Wonders by Marly Youmans https://redeemedreader.com/charis-in-the-world-of-wonders-by-marly-youmans/ https://redeemedreader.com/charis-in-the-world-of-wonders-by-marly-youmans/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:39:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39438 Charis in the World of Wonders is a richly satisfying novel of a young Puritan woman who learns much about the world and herself through hardship and perseverance.

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Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson https://redeemedreader.com/gertie-the-darling-duck-of-wwii-by-shari-swanson/ https://redeemedreader.com/gertie-the-darling-duck-of-wwii-by-shari-swanson/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:47:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=39066 A sweet story about a mother duck whose unusual nesting spot provided a welcome diversion from from the war, both in local news and beyond. Gertie: The Darling Duck of WWII by Shari Swanson, illustrated by Renee Graef. Sleeping Bear Press, 2023, 32 pages. In 1945, just a few years after another duck family was…

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*Land of Hope by Wilfred McClay https://redeemedreader.com/land-of-hope-by-wilfred-mcclay/ https://redeemedreader.com/land-of-hope-by-wilfred-mcclay/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:04:00 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25059 Land of Hope offers a balanced, positive, and often inspiring view of American history.

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2023 Caldecott Honor Roundup: Ain’t Burned All the Bright, Berry Song, Choosing Brave, and Knight Owl https://redeemedreader.com/caldecott-honor-roundup-aint-burned-all-the-bright-berry-song-choosing-brave-and-knight-owl/ https://redeemedreader.com/caldecott-honor-roundup-aint-burned-all-the-bright-berry-song-choosing-brave-and-knight-owl/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:57:43 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=37756 This year's Caldecott honor books explore a range of moods from wistful to whimsical.

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Agent Most Wanted by Sonia Purnell https://redeemedreader.com/agent-most-wanted-by-sonia-purnell/ https://redeemedreader.com/agent-most-wanted-by-sonia-purnell/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:46:52 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=36983 Virginia Hall, one of history’s most effective spies, is the subject of this engrossing biography.

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*Church History by Simonetta Carr https://redeemedreader.com/church-history-by-simonetta-carr/ https://redeemedreader.com/church-history-by-simonetta-carr/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:29:30 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=36325 Simonetta Carr’s Church History is a must-have for Christian families, good for years of reference and encouragement.

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Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies by S. D. Nelson https://redeemedreader.com/crazy-horse-and-custer-born-enemies-by-s-d-nelson/ https://redeemedreader.com/crazy-horse-and-custer-born-enemies-by-s-d-nelson/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:22:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=35120 Crazy Horse and Custer: Born Enemies addresses the bloody and complex history of the U.S. Indian Wars with honesty and clarity.

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Fallout by Steve Sheinkin https://redeemedreader.com/fallout-by-steve-sheinkin-2/ https://redeemedreader.com/fallout-by-steve-sheinkin-2/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:01:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=33012 Sheinkin brings the Cuban Missile Crisis to life in this nail-biting read for young teens. Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown by Steve Sheinkin. Roaring Brook Press, 2021. 352 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10+ Recommended For: Middle Grades and Teens, ages 12+ This is a story about spies and spy…

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Top Secret by Crispin Boyer and Suzanne Zimbler https://redeemedreader.com/top-secret-by-crispin-boyer/ https://redeemedreader.com/top-secret-by-crispin-boyer/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:53:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=33008 Learn what it takes to be a spy in this trivia-packed book from National Geographic Kids. Top Secret: Spies, Codes, Capers, Gadgets, and Classified Cases by Crispin Boyer and Suzanne Zimbler. National Geographic Kids, 2021. 192 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Middle Grades ages 9-15 Curious about what it takes to…

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Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee https://redeemedreader.com/luck-of-the-titanic-by-stacey-lee/ https://redeemedreader.com/luck-of-the-titanic-by-stacey-lee/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:17:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=31744 The biracial heroine of Luck of the Titanic sees dreams fulfilled just before disaster strikes, in this romantic thriller

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Unspeakable by Carole Boston Weatherford https://redeemedreader.com/unspeakable-by-carole-boston-weatherford/ https://redeemedreader.com/unspeakable-by-carole-boston-weatherford/#comments Fri, 28 May 2021 11:16:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=31599 Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre exposes a terrible chapter in American history but ends in hope for reconciliation.

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Radium Girls by Kate Moore https://redeemedreader.com/radium-girls-by-kate-moore/ https://redeemedreader.com/radium-girls-by-kate-moore/#respond Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:04:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=30787 The Radium Girls tells the harrowing tale of radium poisoning and corporate irresponsibility. A Christian book review.

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2021 Newbery Buzz #6: Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk https://redeemedreader.com/2021-newbery-buzz-6-echo-mountain-by-lauren-wolk/ https://redeemedreader.com/2021-newbery-buzz-6-echo-mountain-by-lauren-wolk/#respond Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:47:13 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=30387 We wrap up our Newbery Buzz series for this year with a discussion of Echo Mountain a historical novel set during the Great Depression

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Courageous World Changers by Shirley Rae Redmond https://redeemedreader.com/courageous-world-changers-by-shirley-rae-redmond/ https://redeemedreader.com/courageous-world-changers-by-shirley-rae-redmond/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:10:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=30031 Courageous World Changers briefly covers the lives of 50 women throughout the world and history who lived for Christ.

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A Hopeful Heart by Deborah Noyes https://redeemedreader.com/a-hopeful-heart-by-deborah-noyes/ https://redeemedreader.com/a-hopeful-heart-by-deborah-noyes/#respond Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:43:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=30032 A Hopeful Heart engagingly presents the life of one of America's first best-selling authors: Louisa May Alcott.

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Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth Bunce https://redeemedreader.com/premeditated-myrtle-by-elizabeth-bunce/ https://redeemedreader.com/premeditated-myrtle-by-elizabeth-bunce/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:51:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=29678 Premeditated Myrtle introduces a precocious 12-year-old Victorian detective with a trusty governess sidekick.

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How We Got to the Moon by John Rocco https://redeemedreader.com/how-we-got-to-the-moon-by-john-rocco/ https://redeemedreader.com/how-we-got-to-the-moon-by-john-rocco/#respond Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=29562 How We Got to the Moon details the almost overwhelming amount of expertise and problem-solving required to accomplish one human footprint.

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The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys https://redeemedreader.com/the-fountains-of-silence-by-ruta-sepetys/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-fountains-of-silence-by-ruta-sepetys/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:16:00 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25447 The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys. Philomel, 2019. 512 pages. The Fountains of Silence tells a gripping story of love and danger during Franco’s Spain in the 1950s. Historical fiction for older teens. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 15-18 Recommended For: Young Adults, ages 15-18 Daniel is a budding photographer tagging along with his…

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The Nerviest Girl in the World by Melissa Wiley https://redeemedreader.com/the-nerviest-girl-in-the-world-by-melissa-wiley/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-nerviest-girl-in-the-world-by-melissa-wiley/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:28:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=29249 Ranch girl Pearl discovers the brand-new technology of moving pictures in this fun read for early middle-graders.

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1493 for Young People by Charles C. Mann https://redeemedreader.com/1493-for-young-people-by-charles-c-mann/ https://redeemedreader.com/1493-for-young-people-by-charles-c-mann/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:22:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=28458 A fascinating historical look at globalization that covers botany, anthropology, politics, exploration, the slave trade, and more! 1493 for Young People: From Columbus’s Voyage to Globalization by Charles C. Mann and adapted by Rebecca Stefoff. Triangle Square, 2016. 416 pages. Reading Level: Ages 12-15 Recommended For: Ages 10 and up (note considerations below) When Columbus…

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Gold Rush Girl by Avi https://redeemedreader.com/gold-rush-girl-by-avi/ https://redeemedreader.com/gold-rush-girl-by-avi/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:55:09 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=28542 An independent-minded young teen seeks adventure and finds maturity in Gold Rush Girl.

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*The Littlest Voyageur by Margi Preus https://redeemedreader.com/the-littlest-voyageur-by-margi-preus/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-littlest-voyageur-by-margi-preus/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:58:54 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=28541 A Canadian red squirrel takes to the river in The Littlest Voyageur, a charming animal story by a Newbery honor author.

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Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink by Tod Olson https://redeemedreader.com/lost-in-the-pacific-1942-not-a-drop-to-drink-by-tod-olson/ https://redeemedreader.com/lost-in-the-pacific-1942-not-a-drop-to-drink-by-tod-olson/#comments Mon, 25 May 2020 11:00:19 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=21349 8 men struggle to survive when they’re lost at sea in this “drama in real life” story for middle grades. Lost in the Pacific, 1942: Not a Drop to Drink (Lost #1) by Tod Olson. Scholastic, 2016. 176 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Middle grades (ages 8-12) and up NOTE: Lost in…

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*The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming https://redeemedreader.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-charles-lindbergh-by-candace-fleming/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-charles-lindbergh-by-candace-fleming/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:44:37 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=27545 From hero to pariah: the life of Charles Lindbergh is a fascinating study.

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20th Century Book List for Young Teens https://redeemedreader.com/20th-century-book-list-for-young-teens/ https://redeemedreader.com/20th-century-book-list-for-young-teens/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:25:00 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25114 20th Century Book List for Young Teens 20th Century: World wars. A Great Depression. First flight. Space flight. Voting Rights. Civil Rights. Communism. Terrorism. Jazz. Nuclear weapons. Computers.   The 20th Century included huge, sweeping changes, inventions, and events which, more than any century previous, connected our globe. A reader could read for years and…

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China through Time by DK Publishing https://redeemedreader.com/china-through-time-by-dk-publishing/ https://redeemedreader.com/china-through-time-by-dk-publishing/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:06:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=27289 China through Time offers a unique perspective of social life over centuries

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*All in a Drop by Lori Alexander https://redeemedreader.com/all-in-a-drop-by-lori-alexander/ https://redeemedreader.com/all-in-a-drop-by-lori-alexander/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:53:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=27145 All in a Drop communicates the wonder and excitement of the Scientific Revolution in this engaging biography of the inventor of the microscope.

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Giant Presidents' Day Book List https://redeemedreader.com/giant-presidents-day-book-list/ https://redeemedreader.com/giant-presidents-day-book-list/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:42:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=25816 POTUS POTUS: President of the United States: one of the most powerful people in the world. Presidents’ Day honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in particular. But each of the Presidents in America’s history have exerted tremendous influence on both our nation and those around the world. Therefore, our Presidents’ Day Book List includes books…

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Someplace to Call Home by Sandra Dallas https://redeemedreader.com/someplace-to-call-home-by-sandra-dallas/ https://redeemedreader.com/someplace-to-call-home-by-sandra-dallas/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2020 09:44:00 +0000 https://redeemedreader.com/?p=25944 Three motherless siblings seek "someplace to call home" in Depression-era Kansas

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The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee https://redeemedreader.com/the-downstairs-girl-by-stacey-lee/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-downstairs-girl-by-stacey-lee/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:55:56 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25497 The Downstairs Girl explores the social mores and prejudices of late-19th-century Atlanta through the eyes of a resourceful and gifted Chinese teen.

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*Butterfly Yellow by Thanhha Lai https://redeemedreader.com/butterfly-yellow-by-thanhha-lai/ https://redeemedreader.com/butterfly-yellow-by-thanhha-lai/#comments Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:32:27 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25323 An unlikely romance tinged by tragedy makes Butterfly Yellow a winning read for mature teens.

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Rocket to the Moon! by Don Brown https://redeemedreader.com/rocket-to-the-moon-by-don-brown/ https://redeemedreader.com/rocket-to-the-moon-by-don-brown/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:54:18 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25057 Graphic artist Don Brown give us a comprehensive visual account of the Apollo space program.

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*O Captain, My Captain by Robert Burleigh https://redeemedreader.com/o-captain-my-captain-by-robert-burleigh/ https://redeemedreader.com/o-captain-my-captain-by-robert-burleigh/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:28:57 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25081 O Captain, My Captain encapsulates the Civil War through the eyes of its most famous poet.

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Patriotic Book List for Independence Day https://redeemedreader.com/patriotic-book-list-for-independence-day/ https://redeemedreader.com/patriotic-book-list-for-independence-day/#comments Sat, 29 Jun 2019 16:22:39 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=25050 A patriotic book list full of biographies, stories, trivia, and more all about the American Revolution.

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Let ‘er Buck! by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson https://redeemedreader.com/let-er-buck-by-vaunda-micheaux-nelson/ https://redeemedreader.com/let-er-buck-by-vaunda-micheaux-nelson/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 20:31:39 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=24913 Black cowboy George Fletcher, the "People's Champion," is the subject of this story from the old west.

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Cyrus Field’s Big Dream by Mary Morton Cowan https://redeemedreader.com/cyrus-fields-big-dream-by-mary-morton-cowan/ https://redeemedreader.com/cyrus-fields-big-dream-by-mary-morton-cowan/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:35:41 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=24188 Nobody said “No” to Cyrus Field once he got his brain around a big idea that transformed the history of communication—and history itself. Cyrus Field’s Big Dream: the Daring Effort to Lay the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable by Mary Morton Cowan.  Calkins Creek, 2018, 199 pages plus notes, index, and bibliography. Reading Level: Teen, ages…

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The Not-So-Boring Letters of Private Nobody by Matt Landis https://redeemedreader.com/the-not-so-boring-letters-of-private-nobody-by-matt-landis/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-not-so-boring-letters-of-private-nobody-by-matt-landis/#respond Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:32:01 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23340 Oliver realizes he doesn’t yet know everything about the Civil War in this engaging middle grades novel.  The Not-so-Boring Letters of Private Nobody by Matt Landis. Dial, 2018. 304 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Middle grades and up, ages 10-14 Oliver’s favorite subject is the Civil War. He might be a…

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The Grand Escape by Neal Bascomb. https://redeemedreader.com/the-grand-escape-by-neal-bascomb/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-grand-escape-by-neal-bascomb/#respond Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:57:24 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23215 This fascinating true account of a prison escape during World War I will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The Grand Escape: the Greatest Prison Breakout of the 20th Century by Neal Bascomb.  Scholastic, 2018, 229 pages plus appendices. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: 12-up This Sunday marks the centennial of Armistice…

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Heroes of WWII: A Book List for Tweens and Teens https://redeemedreader.com/heroes-of-wwii-a-booklist-for-tweens-and-teens/ https://redeemedreader.com/heroes-of-wwii-a-booklist-for-tweens-and-teens/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:17:56 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23154 World War II is perennially interesting and not just to history buffs! We’ve focused on church history the past couple of years during October, first on the early church and general church history in 2016 and then Reformation church history in 2017. This year, we’re honing in on Christians–and other heroes–during World War II in this…

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Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen https://redeemedreader.com/resistance-by-jennifer-a-nielsen/ https://redeemedreader.com/resistance-by-jennifer-a-nielsen/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:34:37 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23114 A teenage girl enlists in the Jewish resistance in Poland during World War II. Resistance by Jennifer A. Nielsen.  Scholastic, 2018, 385 pages. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-18 When the German tanks rolled over the Polish border in September 1959, World War II began and Chaya Lindner’s life changed forever.  Before, she…

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*The Faithful Spy by John Hendrix https://redeemedreader.com/the-faithful-spy-by-john-hendrix/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-faithful-spy-by-john-hendrix/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:38:31 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23107 *The Faithful Spy is an outstanding biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—and one of the best biographies for kids ever. The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John Hendrix.  Amulet, 2018, 175 pages, including notes and index. Reading Level:  Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-up “This is Dietrich. Our story…

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*Brother Hugo and the Bear by Katy Beebe https://redeemedreader.com/brother-hugo-and-the-bear-by-katy-beebe/ https://redeemedreader.com/brother-hugo-and-the-bear-by-katy-beebe/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:46:06 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23085 A cryptic aside in a medieval letter is the springboard for this charming story of a monk, a manuscript, and a bear. *Brother Hugo and the Bear by Katy Beebe, illustrated by S. D. Schindler.  Eerdmans, 2014, 28 pages. Reading Level: Picture Book, ages 7-10 Recommended for: ages 5-up Brother Hugo is in the kind…

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A Colorful Past by William Boekestein https://redeemedreader.com/a-colorful-past-by-william-boekestein/ https://redeemedreader.com/a-colorful-past-by-william-boekestein/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:43:15 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23094 A coloring book for elementary through middle grades offers a sweeping view of church history, from the first century to the twentieth. A Colorful Past: a Coloring Book of Church History by William Boekestein, drawings by Naomi Kamphuis.  Reformation Heritage, 2018, 44 pages Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: Ages 6-12 October is…

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*John Newton by Simonetta Carr https://redeemedreader.com/john-newton-by-simonetta-carr/ https://redeemedreader.com/john-newton-by-simonetta-carr/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:11:00 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23093 John Newton’s colorful life is a welcome addition to the Reformation Heritage series of Christian biographies. *John Newton by Simonetta Carr.  Reformation Heritage, 2018, 63 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-14 Most of our readers—I assume—know that John Newton participated in the odious slave trade before he was redeemed by Christ. …

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*Spooked! by Gail Jarrow https://redeemedreader.com/spooked-by-gail-jarrow/ https://redeemedreader.com/spooked-by-gail-jarrow/#respond Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:40:27 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23013 The Mercury Theater broadcast of “War of the Worlds,” a fascinating footnote from American history, has interesting implications for today.  Ages 10-15 *Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America by Gail Jarrow.  Calkins Creek, 2018, 139 pages. Reading level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for:…

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The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History by Ben Thompson https://redeemedreader.com/the-wright-brothers-nose-diving-into-history-by-ben-thompson/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-wright-brothers-nose-diving-into-history-by-ben-thompson/#respond Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:23:59 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=23011 A new series about advances in technology begins with the indomitable spirit of the Wright Brothers. The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History (Epic Fails #1) by Ben Thompson and Eric Slader, with illustrations by Tim Foley.  Roaring Brook Press, 2018, 128 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 “If at first…

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Great History Authors for Kids https://redeemedreader.com/great-history-authors-for-kids/ https://redeemedreader.com/great-history-authors-for-kids/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:12:32 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22919 With school back in session, let’s talk history books for kids! No matter who or what your kids or students are studying this year in history, there’s a book out there on the same subject. But are they good books? Are they interesting books? Are they worth reading for their own sake and not just because they…

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The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr https://redeemedreader.com/the-language-of-spells-by-garret-weyr/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-language-of-spells-by-garret-weyr/#respond Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:43:05 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22923 Pensive and quiet, The Language of Spells casts its own spell for thoughtful readers—who like dragons.  Ages 10-15 The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr, with illustrations by Katie Harnett.  Chronicle, 2018, 299 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-15 “Back when the world was long ago and far away, deep…

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Up & Down by Don Brown https://redeemedreader.com/up-down-by-don-brown/ https://redeemedreader.com/up-down-by-don-brown/#respond Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:55:28 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22866 Graphic novelist Don Brown offers a fascinating picture book about early hydrogen ballooning.  Ages 5-10 Up & Down: The Adventures of John Jeffries, First American to Fly by Don Brown.  Charlesbridge, 2018, 39 pages Reading Level: Picture Book, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 5-up Dr. John Jeffries of Boston picked the wrong side in the…

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Pass Go and Collect $200 by Tanya Lee Stone https://redeemedreader.com/pass-go-and-collect-200-by-tanya-lee-stone/ https://redeemedreader.com/pass-go-and-collect-200-by-tanya-lee-stone/#respond Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:27:53 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22910 Pass Go and Collect $200 is fun, relatable social history for Monopoly fans and anyone who ever had a great idea.  Ages 6-up Pass Go and Collect $200: the Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented by Tanya Lee Stone, Illustrated by Steven Salerno.  Henry Holt, 2018, 40 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10…

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House of Dreams: the Life of L.M. Montgomery by Liz Rosenberg https://redeemedreader.com/house-of-dreams-the-life-of-l-m-montgomery-by-liz-rosenberg/ https://redeemedreader.com/house-of-dreams-the-life-of-l-m-montgomery-by-liz-rosenberg/#respond Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:58:45 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22869 L.M. Montgomery’s life was overshadowed by sadness, but this biography shows how she was able to give the world one of its most beloved literary figures.  Ages 16-up House of Dreams: the Life of L. M. Montgomery by Liz Rosenberg, with illustrations by Julie Morstad.  Candlewick, 3028, 338 pages, including bibliography and index. Reading Level:…

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Sid Fleischman Biographies https://redeemedreader.com/sid-fleischman-biographies/ https://redeemedreader.com/sid-fleischman-biographies/#respond Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:59:39 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22881 Near the end of his prolific career, Newbery medalist Sid Fleischman published remarkable biographies of three remarkable men. Samuel Clemens (a.k.a. Mark Twain, 1835-1910), Ehrich Weiss (a.k.a. Harry Houdini, 1873-1926) and Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889-1978) shared little in common except an outsized persona, a talent for entertaining audiences, and lifespans that overlapped in interesting ways. …

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The Flood of Noah by Bodie Hodge & Laura Welch https://redeemedreader.com/the-flood-of-noah-by-bodie-hodge-laura-welch/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-flood-of-noah-by-bodie-hodge-laura-welch/#respond Wed, 25 Jul 2018 11:23:07 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22875 Was there a worldwide flood?  The various legends of such a phenomenon are explored and compared in this interactive history book.  All ages The Flood of Noah: Legends and Lore of Survival by Bodie Hodge and Laura Welch, illustrated by Bill Looney.  New Leaf Publishing, 2014, 24 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended…

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*How Sweet the Sound by Carole Boston Weatherford https://redeemedreader.com/how-sweet-the-sound-by-carole-boston-weatherford/ https://redeemedreader.com/how-sweet-the-sound-by-carole-boston-weatherford/#comments Tue, 29 May 2018 12:38:39 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22754 How Sweet the Sound tells the story of “Amazing Grace” in rhyming couplets and dramatic illustrations.  Ages 6-10 *How Sweet the Sound: the Story of Amazing Grace by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison.  Atheneum, 2018, 34 pages. Reading Level: Picture book, ages 4-8 Recommended for: ages 6-10 Slaveship Greyhound, ocean-faring;/Young John, homeward, brawling,…

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Voices of the Second World War https://redeemedreader.com/voices-of-the-second-world-war/ https://redeemedreader.com/voices-of-the-second-world-war/#respond Tue, 08 May 2018 12:19:19 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22721 A compendium of recollection from men and women who experienced World War II as children brings the past up close and personal. Voices of the Second World War: Stories of War as Told to the Children of Today, edited by Jeremy Vine.  Candlewick, 2018 (American edition), 320 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, 10-12 Recommended for:…

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*God’s Timeline by Linda Finlayson https://redeemedreader.com/gods-timeline/ https://redeemedreader.com/gods-timeline/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:11:05 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22592 God’s Timeline is a valuable resource that pulls together the entire sweep of church history from the Resurrection to the early twenty-first century. *God’s Timeline: the Big Book of Church History by Linda Finlayson.  Christian Focus, 2018, 79 pages plus foldout chart. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-up How many times…

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The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution by Jonathan Stokes https://redeemedreader.com/the-thrifty-guide-to-the-american-revolution-by-jonathan/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-thrifty-guide-to-the-american-revolution-by-jonathan/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2018 12:54:47 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22554 This jokey introduction to the American Revolution, latest in the “Thrifty Guide” series, presents accurate history along with the laughs.  Ages 10-15 The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution by Jonathan W. Stokes, illustrated by David Sossella.  Viking, 2018, 137 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-15 Suppose you’re walking along…

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The Whydah by Martin W. Sandler https://redeemedreader.com/the-whydah-by-martin-w-sandler/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-whydah-by-martin-w-sandler/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:50:53 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22318 Fascinating middle grades nonfiction about the Whydah: a slave ship turned pirate ship turned treasure hunter glory. The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked and Found by Martin W. Sandler. Candlewick, 2017. 176 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Fans of nonfiction, nautical tales, and pirates (ages 8-15) The Whydah was once captained by…

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Sinking the Sultana by Sally M. Walker https://redeemedreader.com/sinking-sultana-sally-m-walker/ https://redeemedreader.com/sinking-sultana-sally-m-walker/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:32:28 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22320 Middle grades nonfiction takes a sobering look at the sinking of the Sultana–a worse maritime tragedy even than the Titanic. Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home by Sally M. Walker. Candlewick, 2017. 208 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Ages 10 and up…

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5 New Nonfiction Picture Books https://redeemedreader.com/5-new-nonfiction-picture-books/ https://redeemedreader.com/5-new-nonfiction-picture-books/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:08:15 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22283 Nonfiction picture books are one of the best ways to introduce a subject/person, enrich your study of a topic, or just learn something new! Hot off the press: below are some of 2017’s most interesting nonfiction picture books, each of which is expertly illustrated by one of today’s most talented illustrators. Note: these aren’t just…

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Reformation Day! https://redeemedreader.com/reformation-day/ https://redeemedreader.com/reformation-day/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:38:17 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22209 I know, we’re not there yet.  It was on All Hallow’s Eve (nicknamed Halloween) that the fiery preacher of Wittenberg marched down the cobbled streets with a parchment in one hand and a hammer in the other.  How many nails did it take?  What kind of attention did he attract while he was standing there? …

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The Sweet Taste of Providence by Christine Farenhorst https://redeemedreader.com/sweet-taste-providence-christine-farenhorst/ https://redeemedreader.com/sweet-taste-providence-christine-farenhorst/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:42:58 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22203 This unique devotional book uses Christian history as a springboard for relevant perspectives on the Christian life. The Sweet Taste of Providence: 74 Devotional Episodes from History by Christine Farenhorst.  Joshua Press (Canada), 2016, 296 pages Reading Level: Middle grades, 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-18 “God acts in history.”  Evangelicals may have heard this in…

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Ben’s Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick https://redeemedreader.com/bens-revolution-nathaniel-philbrick/ https://redeemedreader.com/bens-revolution-nathaniel-philbrick/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:27:34 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22108 This young-reader history of the early days of the American Revolution views events through the experience of 12-year-old Ben Russell. Ben’s Revolution: Benjamin Russell and the Battle of Bunker Hill by Nathaniel Philbrick.  Penguin, 2017, 64 pages Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-12 Benjamin Russell was 12 when the trouble started—all…

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Magellan: over the Edge of the World by Laurence Bergreen https://redeemedreader.com/magellan-edge-world-laurence-bergreen/ https://redeemedreader.com/magellan-edge-world-laurence-bergreen/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:00:40 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=22105 This young reader edition of an adult nonfiction book explores the glory and agony (mostly the latter) of Magellan’s epic voyage. Magellan: Over the Edge of the World by Laurence Bergreen.  Roaring Brook, 2017, 170 pages plus notes and Bibliography Reading level: Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-up Here’s the subtitle: The True Story…

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Vincent and Theo: the Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman https://redeemedreader.com/vincent-theo-van-gogh-brothers-deborah-seligman/ https://redeemedreader.com/vincent-theo-van-gogh-brothers-deborah-seligman/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:16:44 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=21995 A fascinating dual biography captures the triumph and eventual tragedy of brothers who loved and fought fiercely. Vincent and Theo: the Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman.  Henry Holt, 2017, 402 pages plus appendix. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 15-up The older brother was mercurial, intense, gregarious, insanely gifted—and sometimes actually…

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Undefeated by Steve Sheinkin https://redeemedreader.com/undefeated-steve-sheinkin/ https://redeemedreader.com/undefeated-steve-sheinkin/#respond Mon, 29 May 2017 12:47:35 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=21870 Undefeated is a fascinating account of how a group of talented, creative, and brave young Indians changed the game of football forever. Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin. Roaring Brook Press, 2017. 288 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-15 Recommended For: Ages 10 and up, especially football…

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Krysia: a Polish Girl’s Stolen Childhood by Krystyna Mihulka https://redeemedreader.com/krysia-polish-girls-stolen-childhood-krystyna-mihulka/ https://redeemedreader.com/krysia-polish-girls-stolen-childhood-krystyna-mihulka/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:58:05 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=21802 This memoir of a Polish girl’s experience in a forced-labor camp introduces us to a little-known theater of World War II. Krysia: a Polish Girl’s Stolen Childhood during World War II by Krystyna Mihulka.  Chicago Review Press, 2017, 166 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 “Everybody calls me Krysia, which…

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Isaac the Alchemist by Mary Losure https://redeemedreader.com/isaac-alchemist-mary-losure/ https://redeemedreader.com/isaac-alchemist-mary-losure/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:47:09 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=21800 This biography for middle graders is an engaging introduction to Isaac Newton’s singular genius and his peculiar obsessions. Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal’d by Mary Losure.  Candlewick, 2017, 163 pages, including appendix Reading Level: middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-15 Our story begins in Grantham, England, ca. 1652.  In the…

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Step Right Up by Donna Janell Bowman https://redeemedreader.com/step-right-up-by-donna-janell-bowman/ https://redeemedreader.com/step-right-up-by-donna-janell-bowman/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:02:16 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=21541 Children will be fascinated by the heartwarming story of “Doc” Key and his amazing horse Jim, who used their talents for good. Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness by Donna Janell Bowman, illustrations by Daniel Minter.  Lee & Low, 2016, 48 pages Reading Level: Picture book, ages 4-8…

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American Ace by Marilyn Nelson https://redeemedreader.com/american-ace-by-marilyn-nelson/ https://redeemedreader.com/american-ace-by-marilyn-nelson/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:18:39 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=21559 Engaging and short, one teenager’s search for answers will leave readers wanting to learn more about the Tuskegee Airmen.   American Ace by Marilyn Nelson.  Dial Books, 2016, 117 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, Ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 15 and up Connor is a normal teen, “half Irish, half Italian.”  His grandmother’s death and his father’s…

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Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz https://redeemedreader.com/projekt-1065-by-alan-gratz/ https://redeemedreader.com/projekt-1065-by-alan-gratz/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:00:19 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=21362 A 13-year-old saboteur in the Hitler Youth meets the challenge of his life in this page-turning World War II thriller. Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz.  Scholastic, 2016, 309 pages including author note Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-15 There’s a reason Michael O’Shaunessey, 13, speaks German so well; his father, an…

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The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Patricia McCormick https://redeemedreader.com/the-plot-to-kill-hitler-dietrich-bonhoeffer-by-patricia-mccormick/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-plot-to-kill-hitler-dietrich-bonhoeffer-by-patricia-mccormick/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2016 17:58:56 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=21214 Suspenseful prose and careful research make Bonhoeffer’s brave actions come to life for teen readers. The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero by Patricia McCormick. Blazer + Bray, 2016. 192 pages. Reading Level: Middle grade/teen, Ages 12 and up Recommended For: middle grades and up (ages 10 and up) Bonhoeffer grew up…

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Michelangelo for Kids by Simonetta Carr https://redeemedreader.com/michelangelo-for-kids-by-simonetta-carr/ https://redeemedreader.com/michelangelo-for-kids-by-simonetta-carr/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:57:20 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=20988 Simonetta Carr’s contribution to the popular “For Kids” series presents the great artist as not only as a true “Renaissance man” but a man of deep faith. Michelangelo for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities by Simonetta Carr.  Chicago Review Press, 2016, 130 pages including index, notes, and glossary. Reading Level: Middle grades,…

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*The Book of God by Ben Avery https://redeemedreader.com/the-book-of-god-by-ben-avery/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-book-of-god-by-ben-avery/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:21:59 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=21003 This comprehensive, accessible guide to the history of the Bible in graphic-novel format will have young readers referring to it again and again. *The Book of God: How we Got the Bible by Ben Avery, artwork by Javiar Saltares.  Kingstone Media, 2012, 124 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-up “This…

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The Revolt by Douglas Bond https://redeemedreader.com/the-revolt-by-douglas-bond/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-revolt-by-douglas-bond/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:02:52 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=20999 The England of John Wycliffe is vividly portrayed as a crucible of revolution in this new historical novel The Revolt: a Novel in Wycliffe’s England by Douglas Bond.  P&R, 2016, 267 pages Reading Level: Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-up At the battle of Crecy, August 26, 1345, two young men cross paths.  One…

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God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History by Brian Cosby https://redeemedreader.com/gods-story-a-students-guide-to-church-history-by-brian-cosby/ https://redeemedreader.com/gods-story-a-students-guide-to-church-history-by-brian-cosby/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:05:09 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=20971 An engaging flyover of church history for young teens.    God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History by Brian Cosby.  Christian Focus Publications, 2014.  138 pages. Reading Level:  Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for:  ages 12-15 Where did TULIP come from and why do we remember Augustine?  All of these, and many more questions are…

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Will’s Words by Jane Sutcliffe and John Shelley https://redeemedreader.com/wills-words-by-jane-sutcliffe-and-john-shelley/ https://redeemedreader.com/wills-words-by-jane-sutcliffe-and-john-shelley/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:35:31 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=20857 A casual weaving together of Will’s words with our own shows just how much we owe to the bard in this cleverly illustrated picture book. Will’s Words: How William Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk by Jane Sutcliffe and illustrated by John Shelley. Charlesbridge, 2016. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture books, ages 8-10 Recommended For: Anyone studying…

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*Freedom on Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated R. Gregory Christie https://redeemedreader.com/freedom-on-congo-square-by-carole-boston-weatherford-and-illustrated-r-gregory-christie/ https://redeemedreader.com/freedom-on-congo-square-by-carole-boston-weatherford-and-illustrated-r-gregory-christie/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:05:39 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=20854 Congo Square held a unique place in the slavery experience and holds a special reminder for Christians as we all look forward to Sunday! *Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. little bee books, 2016. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture books, Ages 8-10 Recommended For: Ages 4-10, especially when…

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*The Boy Who Became Buffalo Bill by Andrea Warren https://redeemedreader.com/the-boy-who-became-buffalo-bill-by-andrea-warren/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-boy-who-became-buffalo-bill-by-andrea-warren/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2016 06:00:42 +0000 http://redeemedreader.wpengine.com/?p=20369 This accessible biography reveals the extraordinary, historically significant, and surprisingly admirable life of an American legend. *The Boy Who Became Buffalo Bill: Growing Up Billy Cody in Bleeding Kansas by Andrea Warren.  Two Lions Press, 2015, 241 pages, including notes and index Reading Level: Middle Grades, 10-12 Recommended for: Ages 10-15 His father, Isaac, was…

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The Revolutionary War by Mort Kunstler https://redeemedreader.com/the-revolutionary-war-by-mort-kunstler/ https://redeemedreader.com/the-revolutionary-war-by-mort-kunstler/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:25:05 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=19403 Key events of the American Revolution are celebrated by one of our nation’s preeminent historical painters. The Revolutionary War 1775-1783 (See American History Series) by Mort Kunstler, text by Alan Axelrod.  Abbeville Press, 2016, 45 pages including appendix. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 5-12   Mort Kunstler is perhaps best known…

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Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee https://redeemedreader.com/under-a-painted-sky-by-stacey-lee/ https://redeemedreader.com/under-a-painted-sky-by-stacey-lee/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:23:10 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=16268 In Under a Painted Sky, the events of one day change Sammy from a moody teenage girl to a fugitive striking out into the west. Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee.  G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2015,  370 pages  Reading Level: Young Adults, ages 15 – 18 Recommended for: Ages 16 and up When her father…

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Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg https://redeemedreader.com/sweet-home-alaska-by-carole-estby-dagg/ https://redeemedreader.com/sweet-home-alaska-by-carole-estby-dagg/#comments Wed, 04 May 2016 13:37:52 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=19141 Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg.  Penguin, February 2016, 296 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: An 11-year-old discovers the pioneering spirit in the last frontier, in this entertaining historical adventure that echoes Laura Ingalls Wilder. Terpsichore Johnson’s family is down to their last pumpkin.  Mr. Johnson…

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Newbery Buzz: Most Dangerous by Steve Sheinkin https://redeemedreader.com/newbery-buzz-most-dangerous-by-steve-sheinkin/ https://redeemedreader.com/newbery-buzz-most-dangerous-by-steve-sheinkin/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2015 11:09:19 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=16760 It’s that time again!  Less than a month before the American Library Association announces their Youth Media Awards, and chief among them is the coveted Newbery medal.  The speculation has begun, and for the next few weeks, Betsy and Janie are going to be talking about some of the leading contenders.  Please note: our discussion…

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*Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace https://redeemedreader.com/demily-of-deep-valley-by-maud-hart-lovelace/ https://redeemedreader.com/demily-of-deep-valley-by-maud-hart-lovelace/#respond Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:30:19 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=16666 Coming-of-age, romance, and historical fiction is combined in a little-known novel, Emily of Deep Valley, by a classic American author. *Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace. William Morrow Paperbacks, 2010 (Reprint, orig. 1950). 336 pages. Reading Level: Young Adult, ages 12-15 Recommended for: Ages 12 and up While all her classmates are going off…

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Happy 100th Birthday, Jean Fritz! https://redeemedreader.com/d-happy-100th-birthday-jean-fritz/ https://redeemedreader.com/d-happy-100th-birthday-jean-fritz/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:08:26 +0000 http://ordinary-fan.flywheelsites.com/?p=16650 Prolific author Jean Fritz turns 100 today! During her long life, she has written numerous books–mostly biographies–for children. Before picture book biographies were so prevalent, elementary school children had few solid sources for biographies…except for Fritz’s works. Even with the advent of such young reader-friendly series as the “Who Was…?” series by Scholastic, Fritz’s works…

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