A Marvelous Book of Courage and Strength

The Publisher says "When Signe, her husband, Rune, and their three boys arrive in Minnesota from Norway to help a relative clear his land of lumber, they dream of owning their own farm and building a life in the New World. But Uncle Einar and Aunt Gird are hard, demanding people, and Signe and her family soon find themselves worked nearly to the bone in order to repay the cost of their voyage. At this rate, they will never have land or a life of their own."


   I love Lauraine Snelling books. So when I was asked to review this book by the Baker Publishing Company. I was so eager to receive this book. Needless to say I was not disappointed. I found this book very easy to follow. It had an excellent and relaxed story line. 

  Signe proves to be a powerful character who knows when to follow and when to lead. Signe, her husband, and their three sons are offered a way to come to America. What greets them is a uncle who is determined to take advantage of this new family and an Auntie who refuses any help to get better. Signe must find a way not to waver in her faith in God. If so she might lose the battle of her strength and mind. 

An Excellent Devotional for Parents to Interact with their Teens

One of the most awkward things about growing up is learning to communicate with the opposite sex. What is she thinking? Why did he do that? Teen guys and girls know they often don’t understand the opposite sex or know how to talk to one another.

Communication is a key tool in life. We interact with words, gestures, and movements. The devotions in Girl Talk Guy Talk give insights that focus on different aspects of teen life to help both guys and girls better understand and communicate with the opposite sex. 


  I was so anxious to receive this book to review. I have had the "talk" with my fourteen year old daughter. But I thought this would help with a few issues that I might have missed. I also thought this would make it easier to communicate better with my daughter in this controversial world.

I really enjoyed the way this book is broke up into devotionals that speak specifically to girls and then to boys. 

  The only drawback that we have had is that my daughter is homeschooled. So she has not had to experience some of the issues that were brought up in this book. This book would be an excellent book for a study group, sunday school class , or even for a teen that is not homeschooled. 

Tyndale House Publishers has provided you with a complimentary copy of this book.

An Enjoyable Way to Introduce Young Children to Christ

For anyone looking for a fresh way to present the gospel to young children, Wow! The Good News in Four Words is a perfect resource. This whimsical and fun book outlines the gospel in a simple and memorable way (for both adults and kids!), using fun words to highlight the story. The book will present Creation/Genesis (Wow!), The Fall (Uh-oh . . .), Redemption/Jesus’ Life and Sacrifice (Yes!), Restoration/The New Heaven (Aaahhhh), ending with one last Wow because we get to go out and tell the Good News!


This Book caught my attention as soon as I began to read it. 

 Wow! is a light hearted book that has words that are emphasized so children will remember the Gospel of Christ. Four simple words that will catch the attention of any children that are your own, in nursery or in Sunday School. 

 The only negative I have to say is I personally did not like the pictures. I thought they could have been better. It distracts from the message of the story.

Tyndale House Publishers has provided you with a complimentary copy of this book.

A Wizardy Book that Fell Short of Magical

In the hallowed halls of Oxford’s Merlin College, the most talented—and highest born—sons of the Kingdom of Britain are taught the intricacies of magickal theory. But what dazzles can also destroy, as Gray Marshall is about to discover…
 
Gray’s deep talent for magick has won him a place at Merlin College. But when he accompanies four fellow students on a mysterious midnight errand that ends in disaster and death, he is sent away in disgrace—and without a trace of his power. He must spend the summer under the watchful eye of his domineering professor, Appius Callender, working in the gardens of Callender’s country estate and hoping to recover his abilities. And it is there, toiling away on a summer afternoon, that he meets the professor’s daughter.

  I was given this book to review. I tried my hardest to read this book. I found it very difficult to keep up with the characters. Also the language in here made me want to get out a dictionary to understand some of the language. I enjoy a book that I can easily follow along with the characters as well as understand what I am reading.

"I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.