by JD | Jul 7, 2016 | Blog, Reviews
In The Prince Warriors, Xavier and Evan and their friends, Brianna and Levi, are transported to the world of Ahoratos. A cloaked figure named Ruwach leads them to a cave where he gives them armor and a task. He instructs them to follow the armor. (The armor they are...
by JD | Mar 17, 2016 | Blog, Reviews
OXYGEN by John B. Olson and Randall Ingermanson is a science fiction novel about a mission to Mars. The story immerses the reader in the world of NASA, the lives of its astronauts, and space travel. Portraying scientific detail realistically, but understandably for...
by JD | Jul 16, 2015 | Blog, Reviews
Lightbearer: The Lorica Prophecies was written by Marcy Weydemuller and published through Helping Hands Press (2014). It is a fantasy novel for YA. Jonne, who is on his way to his choosing ceremony, meets a mysterious stranger. The stranger advises the young man to...
by JD | Dec 5, 2014 | Blog, Reviews
In Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn and published by FaithWords (2009), Miranda Carson journeys to England in hopes of finding her father. A photo in her mother’s belongings takes her to the town of Carlton Heath on Christmas Eve. Through the kindness of...
by JD | Dec 2, 2013 | Blog, Reviews
Jotham’s Journey by Arnold Ytreeide is a storybook for Advent. It begins with an explanation of Advent, its history and Advent customs. The author shares how his family practices Advent and how your family can too. Advent begins on December 1st this year, 2013. This...
by JD | Nov 8, 2013 | Blog, Reviews
In With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin, Lt. Mellie Blake, a shy Filipino nurse, is forced to participate in an anonymous letter writing campaign to boost the morale of the troops during World War II. Mellie’s letters come into the hands of Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an...