The Redcoats are Coming

The Redcoats are Coming is an Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station Book by Marianne Hering and Nancy Sanders. This is a cute, short book that tells young children about The American Revolution. This book focuses on Patrick and Beth in 1775 as they try to let the community know that The Redcoats are coming. When focusing on this point in history, Patrick and Beth meet Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams.

 

This book offers children a great way to learn about history in an exciting way. It’s much better to read a story filled with adventure than to read something in a history book that may not seem the most exciting for elementary school aged children.  

 

I was given this book by Tyndale House in exchange for an honest review.

This One Year My Princess Devotions

The One Year My Princess Devotions by Karen Whiting is a great devotional book for young girls, specifically preschool aged. They are short devotions with large writing and is very colorful, which is perfect for a younger child. Another thing that made them especially good for young girls is that they are written in a way that is very understandable and even relatable to young girls. The devotional is divided into sections including royal words, a princess thought, a prayer for the King, and princess in action. These include a Bible verse with an explanation of that verse. I think this is especially important for young children to learn Bible Verses at a young age, and this devotional does a great job of introducing young girls to Bible Verses.  This adorable book is a must-read for young girls!

 

I was given this book by Tyndale House in exchange for an honest review.

Christmas at Harmony Hill

Christmas at Harmony Hill by Ann Gabhart is a Shaker Story set after the Civil War. Heather Worth returns home during the war to have her baby, but her family does not welcome her back to her home because of his son’s death and the strong feelings of resentment created by the war. She soon finds herself living with her aunt in a Shaker community at Harmony Hill. Both Heather and her aunt Sophrena seem to be exactly what the other person needed at the perfect time in their lives.  

This is a cute Christmas book that is perfect for the holidays. This would be a perfect gift to give to your friends to read as a Christmas Gift!

“Available November 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

A Simple Christmas Wish

A Simple Christmas Wish by Melody Carlson is a cute but sad story about family during the Christmas season. Rachel Milligan is taking care of her young niece Holly while her parents are celebrating their anniversary overseas. She was not expecting the call that would change all of their lives forever: Holly’s parents died in a plane crash. Rachel begins to make plans for taking care of Holly when her brother’s will is discovered she finds out a distant Amish aunt is Holly’s new guardian. Rachel and Holly soon find themselves in an Amish community. As Holly struggles to adapt to her new life, Rachel must also come to terms with not having Holly in her life every day. Along the way, they meet new people in the Amish community as they both find their lives changing.

 

This book was a very easy read, and the main characters were likeable and relatable. This would be a great Christmas gift for any friend who likes to read!

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Revell as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

What Once was Lost

I recently read What Once was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer that follows Christina Williems and her Brambleville Asylum for the Poor which many poor people call their home. After a devastating fire, everyone is displaced from their home and Christina must find places for her residents to live as well as try to get funding to rebuild her home. After she is denied funding from the mission, she is happy to learn Levi Johnson, a local mill owner who took in a young blind child against his feelings of wanting to stay apart from the townspeople, is willing to provide supplies to rebuild the home.

 

As Christina faces many difficulties in rebuilding her home and also faces false accusations, she begins to rely more and more on Levi Johnson. I really enjoyed this book and all of the characters. It was great to see how when faced with changes in their lives, the residents of the home were able to find new homes with townspeople. I liked the relationship that grew between Levi Johnson and Christina as they were both always trying to rely on only themselves, but they soon realized they could rely on God when they are facing problems.

 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from WaterBrook Publishing as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Perfectly Matched

Perfectly Matched is the third book by Maggie Brendan in the Blue Willow Bridges Series. Anna Olsen has moved to Denver Colorado as a mail order bride in the year 1888. She wanted to have a home of her own, but her marriage was not exactly what she thought it would be. Rather than be told what to do by her new husband Edward, she decided to help save animals that were treated poorly and abandoned. They do not both agree on this course for her life, and we quickly see Edward concerned about the lack of scheduling and precision in his life.

 

Both Edward and Anna offer good examples that in marriage, and all relationships, compromise is necessary. I read the first two books in this series, but it’s not necessary to read the first ones to understand what is going on in this book. I think that most animal-lovers will find themselves interested in this book.   

 

"Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group."

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and testimonials in Advertising."  

A Reluctant Courtship

The third and final book in the Daughters of Bainbridge House by Laurie Alice Eakes is called A Reluctant Courtship and follows Honore Bainbridge. Honore, the youngest in the family, does not have the best of luck finding a suitor, as she was courted by both a traitor and a murderer. When her family send her away to their summer home she finds herself falling for Lord Ashmoor - Meric Poole. He also has secrets that might make him unsuitable for her; he came back to England from America and is accused of helping people escape from Dartmoor Prison.  

From the first line, I was completely enthralled in this story with its romance and mystery. I really liked the main characters in this story and Laurie Alice Eakes’ writing style. She makes the reader feel as if they can relate to the characters and their need for forgiveness. I would recommend this entire series to anyone interested in historical romance books.  

Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

           Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Revell Publishing as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."