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September 22, 2020

Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: a Discussion

Fighting Words takes on a difficult topic with a feisty, flawed, brave protagonist.

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September 21, 2020

*The View from Saturday by e. l. konigsburg (Book Club Edition)

*The View From Saturday by e. l. konigsburg. Atheneum, 1995. 176 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended For: Middle grades and up, ages…

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September 18, 2020

Pippa Park Raises Her Game by Erin Yun

Pippa Park tries to “raise her game” at an exclusive private school, in this middle-grade retelling of Great Expectations.

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September 15, 2020

The Magic in Changing Your Stars by Leah Henderson

An aspiring dancer has a chance to “change the stars” for his grandfather when he is transported back to 1930s Harlem.

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September 15, 2020

Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist

Isaiah Dunn’s life has been trending downward, but the power of words and the discipline of work may pull him back up.

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September 14, 2020

5 Ways to Use Redeemed Reader for School

Apples, new pencils, pumpkin spice, and the hint of a cool breeze—must be September—and a new school year! Did you know you can use Redeemed…

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September 10, 2020

Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson: A Discussion

Sometimes, we just have to “discuss” a book instead of merely write a review of it. Come eavesdrop as Betsy and Megan discuss Adorning the…

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September 10, 2020

The Fellowship: A Discussion

Reading about the Inklings, Hayley and Megan discuss The Fellowship, an excellent book for Tolkien and Lewis enthusiasts. The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the…

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dorothy and jack cover September 8, 2020

*Dorothy and Jack by Gina Dalfonzo

An excellent introduction to the friendship between C. S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers. Dorothy and Jack by Gina Dalfonzo. Baker Books, 2020. 208 pages. Reading…

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