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Monthly Archives: January 2017

That Summer (Caney Creek #1) by Jo Huddleston

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 22/01/2017 by Zara22/01/2017

From Goodreads To escape his poppa’s physical abuse and their dirt-poor farm life, Jim flees to an imagined prosperous city life where he can make his own choices, ignoring God patiently knocking on his heart’s door. Settled in town, Jim … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book reviews, The Book Club Network | Tagged Caney Creek, faith, God, Jim, Jo Huddleston, poppa, realism | Leave a reply

The Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas by Justine Korman Fontes

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 14/01/2017 by Zara14/01/2017

From Goodreads It’s the poky little puppy’s first Christmas, and he’s not sure what to expect. When he meets an animal friend who’s lost his home, Poky’s quick to help–and learns all about the spirit of Christmas. ISBN:  9780307960344 Publisher: … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book reviews, Children's books | Tagged Christmas, Little Golden Books, Poky Little Puppy, skunk, spirit of Christmas | 2 Replies

Little Miss Curious by Roger Hargreaves

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 14/01/2017 by Zara14/01/2017

From Goodreads They’re back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you’ve ever met in this bestselling series which has sold millions worldwide. Just in time for Fall 1997’s hot new animated TV show, Mr. Men and Little Miss “TM” are being relaunched … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book reviews, Children's books | Tagged incessant, Little Miss Curious, questioning, questions, Roger Hargreaves | Leave a reply

Little Miss Busy by Roger Hargreaves

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 13/01/2017 by Zara14/01/2017

From Goodreads Little Miss Busy is always on the go, from the moment she wakes up until she falls asleep at night. Nothing can slow her down–until she gets sick! Suddenly, Little Miss Busy needs to learn how to rest, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book reviews, Children's books | Tagged busy, Little Miss, rest periods, Roger Hargreaves, young at heart, young people | Leave a reply

Rice and Rocks by Sandra L. Richards; illustrated by Megan Kayleigh Sullivan

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 12/01/2017 by Zara12/01/2017

From Goodreads Tradition takes flight in Rice & Rocks, a picture book celebrating culture and diversity. Giovanni’s friends are coming over for Sunday dinner, and his grandmother is serving rice and beans. Giovanni is embarrassed—he does not like “rice and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book reviews, Children's books | Tagged debut, Giovanni, grandma, Megan Kayleigh Sullivan, rice & rocks, Sandra Richards | Leave a reply

Watch: Wide-Awake Faith in a World Fast Asleep by Rick James

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 08/01/2017 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads To be asleep is to be oblivious to being oblivious. The danger of sleep is the danger of carbon monoxide: it’s colourless and odourless, and you’re anaesthetised before you know it–before you ever hit the floor. And for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Book reviews, General Non-fiction, Tyndale House | Tagged college students, Rick James, sleep, watch, wide awake faith | Leave a reply

Who gave you permission? by Manny Waks

Read, Relax, Review Posted on 02/01/2017 by Zara07/10/2018

From Goodreads: ‘Who gave you permission to speak to anybody?’ Rabbi Telsner, the leader of the Yeshivah Centre, thundered during his regular weekly sermon. It was a question directed to Manny Waks’s father, after Manny had finally gone public with … Continue reading →

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Posted in Autobiography/Biography, Book reviews | Tagged 17 children, Chabad, Chasidic, child sexual abuse, Manny Waks, Yeshiva | 2 Replies

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