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Daniel Boone by Janet and Geoff Benge
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Rating: 10/10
Review: This was a fascinating story and history lesson about the great hunter and explorer, Daniel Boone. It gave interesting insight into what life was like in the 1700s. It made me grateful that I wasn’t born in that time, and also grateful for how hard our forefathers worked to pave an easier road for the rest of us! I recommend this to families taking a road trip. Great for ages 10 and up.
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Rating: 10/10
Review: I was at a parent-teacher conference with my son’s reading teacher, and she had a sign posted of her favorite books of all time – and this one was on the list. I’m not sure why I’ve never read this classic book…but I glad I finally did. I was transported back in time 100 years and enjoyed Fitzgerald’s writing.
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Parenting your Ninth Grader by Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner
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Rating: 10/10
Review: This is more a journal than a typical book. The goal is to get you thinking and give you ideas about how to connect with and invest in your child. There’s a book for every age and grade level!
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Wit and Wisdom
Rating: 8/10
Review: How weird am I that I read an entire book of quotes? Well, what can I say, I love a good quote. We will call this ‘research’ for future posts. 🙂
Here are just 3…
Wit, by itself, is of little account. It becomes of moment only when grounded on wisdom
Mark Twain
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Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
James M. Barrie
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In matters of style, swim with the current, in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
Thomas Jefferson
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Allies by Alan Gratz
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Rating 8/10
Review: I was excited to read this book with George. I have a great uncle who was a paratrooper on D-Day, and I wanted to read about what the experience may have been like for him. My only complaint about the book is that the author introduces so many characters that it’s a little hard to keep track of who’s who. Overall though, this book makes you feel like you are storming Normandy beach. The author captures the intensity of the day without being overly graphic. Great book for teens or those interested in D-Day or WW2.