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BOOK REVIEW | Freedom’s Pen
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Freedom’s Pen
by Wendy Lawton
Young Phillis began life in an African village as a curious and imaginative little Janxa. Then without warning Janxa gets captured by slavers and shipped to the New World with her father. She’s unable to fully comprehend the reasons for the inhumanity she witnesses on the journey. She soothes herself by clinging to the songs of the village storyteller.
BOOK REVIEW | The Light Across the River
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THE LIGHT ACROSS THE RIVER
by Stephanie Reed
Reading level: Ages 9-12
In 1837 the Underground Railroad was very busy. The Rankin home was a beacon of freedom on the Ohio side of the Ohio River. Kentucky slaves would sometimes cross the ice or take a dingy to get to the other side of the river to freedom. Johnny Rankin has never seen a slave, but he knows that his family is a stop on the Underground Railroad. But they never keep the escaped slaves for long, they always sent them quickly on their way north to Canada.
BOOK REVIEW | The Amazing Bible Factbook for Kids
Posted by admin | Filed under Activity, Bible Stories, Book Reviews, History, Learning is Fun
The Amazing Bible Factbook for Kids
American Bible Society
The Amazing Bible Factbook for Kids is full of interesting, fun facts about the bible. The book includes factual information about some of the following topics: Angels, Animals, Clothing and Cosmetics, Food, Geography, Health, Heaven, Kids in the Bible, Language, Movies, Music and a ton of other topics.
I really like how the book follows the magazine-style design that you find in many books these days. I’m sure this makes the book even more attractive for an inquisitive youngster. This will surely make a great reference book for family devotion time or individual reading. There are quizzes and puzzles found throughout the book as well.
While the book was created for kids, this is a great tool for adults too! 
Reviewed by Tyora Moody
BOOK REVIEW | Sydney Clair’s Season of Change
Posted by admin | Filed under Girls Will Like, History
Sydney Clair’s Season of Change
by Pam Davis
The second story is "Sydney Clair’s Season of Change" and tells of a young girl’s experience in the days of the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the war protests and how they impact her life. She learns through personal experience how rejection feels, especially when it isn’t fair.
These books are wonderful! The illustrations are gorgeous, and the stories are interactive, encouraging girls to go to the Girls ‘n Grace website and learn more. I’m giving this series five out of five bookmarks, with a world globe as a charm. Learn more about God, a relationship with Him, and cultures world wide!
Reviewed by Deena Peterson
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BOOK REVIEW | Sinking the Dayspring
Posted by admin | Filed under Adventure, History
Authors: Dave and Neta Jackson
Reviewer: Tammy Moore
This is one of the Trailblazer Books. It is a story based around the real missionary ship, Dayspring. The story starts out with a young man named Kevin Gilmore who ends up an orphan and having to find his own way in the world. The only thing he has left in the world are the shares his father bought in the missionary ship, Dayspring. Kevin ends up working on the Dayspring and his adventure continues.
At the beginning of the book and at the end, the authors give us an overview of the real history of the Dayspring and the missionary, John Paton. They point out where they have taken liberties to share their characters story with us. The authors go on to very nicely tie in the Dayspring’s real story with the fictional story of Kevin Gilmore. Kevin shows us how to trust in God and find our own mission in life. This book can work in nicely with history lessons on missionaries, Australia, or just be fun reading for a young person.
