Friend or Foe
Little Foxes
Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea Michael Morpurgo
J (9) has really got into Michael Morpurgo books recently.
Helen Roseveare: On His Majesty's Service Irene Howatt
R (13) is a big Helen Roseveare fan and has loved this book.
Ida Scudder Janet & Geoff Benge
L (11) loves these biographies and gets through them way too fast! Ida Scudder was a doctor in India.
School Ship Tobermory
The Sands of Shark Island (A School Ship Tobermory Adventure)
Alexander McCall Smith
Very much enjoyed by Jy (9). I haven't read them but went with the good reviews.
Katie Watson and the Painter's Plot (Katie Watson Mysteries in Time, Book 1)
Mez Blume
L (11) gives this the thumbs up!
The Jewelled Moth (The Sinclair's Mysteries, Book 2) Katherine Woodfine
The Painted Dragon (Book 3)
R&L (13&11) are loving this series. They are totally gripped when reading them.
Enough Helen Roseveare
R (13) enjoyed reading this devotional book as part of her quiet times.
The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow (The Sinclair's Mysteries, Book 1)
Katherine Woodfine
I am so excited to have found a new series of children's books. I read this one to check it out and was very pleasantly surprised. It's a crime mystery set in a London department store about 100 years ago. The characters are really likeable and it's pretty gripping at times. L (10) absolutely loved it and can't wait to read the next in the series. Some of the main characters are boys and I think J (9) will enjoy it too.
C.S. Lewis Master Storyteller Janet & Geoff Benge
J (9) really enjoyed this biography.
Florence Young
Lilian Trasher
Gladys Aylward
Amy Carmichael
Mary Slessor Janet & Geoff Benge
R (12) and L (10) are loving these biographies from the Christian Heroes, Then and Now series. There are so many to choose from and I'm sure they will keep them out of mischief for a long time to come!
The Torn Veil Gulshan Esther
R has been completely glued to this book. It's the true account of a Pakistani girl who became a believer. (It threw up some interesting questions of style and theology which were a good thing to discuss with R.)
An Eagle in the Snow Michael Morpurgo
Enjoyed by R (12) as an Audible
100 Cupboards N.D.Wilson
R (12) and L (10) listened to this on Audible, and when they got used to the accent of the narrator and worked out who the characters were they really got into it and loved it. It was a little scary at times!
Summer Stories
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
The Magic Faraway Tree
Brer Rabbit's a Rascal Enid Blyton
K (5) loves listening to these on Audible
Unshaken: Lineage of Grace Francine Rivers
R (12) listened to this on Audible and really enjoyed hearing the story of Ruth told in this way.
The Roman Mysteries Caroline Lawrence
L (10) is now totally addicted to this series and loving them!
The Tree That Sat Down Beverley Nichols
L (10) enjoyed this fantasy story.
The Indian in the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks
R (12) loved this book about toys in a cupboard that come alive. She read it really quickly so it's probably aimed at slightly younger children ?7 years and up.
Strange Star Emma Carroll
I read this to check it out for R (12) to read. It's a gripping story, a little scary at times for children maybe. Set in England and Switzerland in the 1800s. Historical fiction, mystery. I'll let you know if R likes it!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne
R (12) has just read this. It wasn't her favourite but she was pretty gripped by the story.
A Bear Grylls Adventure: The Blizzard Bear Grylls
This was a quick and easy read for J (8). (I didn't read it before him so can't fully recommend it.)
Where Dolphins Race with Rainbows Jean Cullon
L (10) has just read this book for the second time- needless to say she loves it! It's a Christian allegory, part of a series of ?4. Published by Scripture Union.
The Radical Book for Kids Champ Thornton
See here for a review of this excellent book.
Almost Home Wendy Lawton
(Daughters of the Faith Series)
This book is based on the life of Mary Chilton from the Mayflower. A very sad story about this girl in the 1600s. R (12) loved it.
Ace Survival Team Mary Weeks Millard
(Faith Finders, Day One)
R,L & J were all gripped when reading this Christian novel about the survival of Luke and his friends in the mountains after their plane crashes.
The Boxcar Children Gertrude Chandler Warner
J (8) is loving this series and reads them avidly. Thankfully there are a lot for him to get through!
Tiger Wars Steve Backshall (presenter of Deadly 60)
I've not read this but it was recommended by a very trustworthy friend and L (10) loved it. An exciting adventure set in China and India about children trying to stop the tiger trade.
Auggie and Me: Three Wonder Stories R.J. Palacio
This is not a sequel to Wonder, it's written in the same time frame but from the viewpoint of three of Auggie's friends. It's really good, particularly Julian's story. It's definitely not as good as Wonder though. There are issues in the book which I wanted to talk to R about, which is why I read it first (eg boyfriends, attitude towards parents).
Wonder R.J. Palacio
R (12) loved this. It's such a moving story and brilliantly written. It brings up several important issues for children to think through with some adult input.
Listen to the Moon Michael Morpurgo
R (12) found this story gripping and very exciting to read.
Kiss the Dust Elizabeth Laird
R (11) read this. It's brilliant. The story of a Kurdish teenage girl fleeing from the secret police during a time of war.
Outlaw Michael Morpurgo
A rewrite of the story of Robin Hood. We really like it though I'm glad I read it to them as there are parts I wouldn't want them reading on their own.
Holiday Stories Enid Blyton
A good audible series of short stories
Brer Rabbit Again " "
Good for audible- easy listening
Boy Roald Dahl
Going Solo " "
Kaspar Michael Morpurgo
Sparrow Michael Morpurgo
About Joan of Arc.
Running Wild Michael Morpurgo
Discovering the Hidden Lamb Gill Jacobs (Faith Finders)
We really like these Day One books. L (9) said it was her all-time favourite book!
Set in Palestine in Jesus' time.
The Silver Sword Ian Serraillier
R (11) really enjoyed this. The story of a Polish family in the 2nd World War.
Samuel Zwemer, The Burden of Arabia J&G Benge
The children enjoyed this as a read-aloud
The Horse & His Boy C.S.Lewis
We loved this book! Brilliant writing, exciting plot and great to see the deeper meanings.
Lion Adventure Willard Price
A series of books about 2 boys and animals (gorillas, sharks, Amazon, South Sea). Good books to read to a group and do activities from. (Evolutionary references)
Christian Heroes Then and Now Series Janet & Geoff Benge
Tuesdays at the Castle Jessica Day George
Wednesdays in the Tower
Thursdays with the Crown
(Audible)
The BFG Roald Dahl
(Audible)
The Breadwinner Deborah Ellis
Parvana's Journey
Mud City
My Name is Parvana
A series of books about a girl called Parvana in Afghanistan. Not for the faint hearted- there's lots of sadness and heavy topics dealt with. R and I loved these books.
Kit Valerie Tripp
(American Girl Series)
The Traveller's Tricks. A Caroline Mystery Laurie Calkhoven
(American Girl)
Meet Josefina Valerie Tripp
(American Girl)
The Roman Mystery Scrolls Caroline Lawrence
Series for younger readers (chapter books)
The Roman Mysteries Carline Lawrence
Ten Boys Who... and Ten Girls Who... Irene Howat
...changed the world
...used their talents
...didn't give in
...made history
...made a difference
We love this series- short biographies of famous and not so famous Christians.
Born To Run Michael Morpurgo
R really loved this
Beowulf Michael Morpurgo
Brilliantly written, using language so vividly. We were learning about Beowulf in history so it was wonderful to have the subject brought alive by this book.
Shadow Michael Morpurgo
We loved this. Gripping story, characters you love. Tear-jerking. Activities on the Michael Morpurgo website to go along with the book.
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe C.S.Lewis
Jotham's Journey (an advent story) A. Ytreeide
Redwall Brian Jacques
Little Foxes
Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea Michael Morpurgo
J (9) has really got into Michael Morpurgo books recently.
Helen Roseveare: On His Majesty's Service Irene Howatt
R (13) is a big Helen Roseveare fan and has loved this book.
Ida Scudder Janet & Geoff Benge
L (11) loves these biographies and gets through them way too fast! Ida Scudder was a doctor in India.
School Ship Tobermory
The Sands of Shark Island (A School Ship Tobermory Adventure)
Alexander McCall Smith
Very much enjoyed by Jy (9). I haven't read them but went with the good reviews.
Katie Watson and the Painter's Plot (Katie Watson Mysteries in Time, Book 1)
Mez Blume
L (11) gives this the thumbs up!
The Jewelled Moth (The Sinclair's Mysteries, Book 2) Katherine Woodfine
The Painted Dragon (Book 3)
R&L (13&11) are loving this series. They are totally gripped when reading them.
Enough Helen Roseveare
R (13) enjoyed reading this devotional book as part of her quiet times.
The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow (The Sinclair's Mysteries, Book 1)
Katherine Woodfine
I am so excited to have found a new series of children's books. I read this one to check it out and was very pleasantly surprised. It's a crime mystery set in a London department store about 100 years ago. The characters are really likeable and it's pretty gripping at times. L (10) absolutely loved it and can't wait to read the next in the series. Some of the main characters are boys and I think J (9) will enjoy it too.
C.S. Lewis Master Storyteller Janet & Geoff Benge
J (9) really enjoyed this biography.
Florence Young
Lilian Trasher
Gladys Aylward
Amy Carmichael
Mary Slessor Janet & Geoff Benge
R (12) and L (10) are loving these biographies from the Christian Heroes, Then and Now series. There are so many to choose from and I'm sure they will keep them out of mischief for a long time to come!
The Torn Veil Gulshan Esther
R has been completely glued to this book. It's the true account of a Pakistani girl who became a believer. (It threw up some interesting questions of style and theology which were a good thing to discuss with R.)
An Eagle in the Snow Michael Morpurgo
Enjoyed by R (12) as an Audible
100 Cupboards N.D.Wilson
R (12) and L (10) listened to this on Audible, and when they got used to the accent of the narrator and worked out who the characters were they really got into it and loved it. It was a little scary at times!
Summer Stories
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
The Magic Faraway Tree
Brer Rabbit's a Rascal Enid Blyton
K (5) loves listening to these on Audible
Unshaken: Lineage of Grace Francine Rivers
R (12) listened to this on Audible and really enjoyed hearing the story of Ruth told in this way.
The Roman Mysteries Caroline Lawrence
L (10) is now totally addicted to this series and loving them!
The Tree That Sat Down Beverley Nichols
L (10) enjoyed this fantasy story.
The Indian in the Cupboard Lynne Reid Banks
R (12) loved this book about toys in a cupboard that come alive. She read it really quickly so it's probably aimed at slightly younger children ?7 years and up.
Strange Star Emma Carroll
I read this to check it out for R (12) to read. It's a gripping story, a little scary at times for children maybe. Set in England and Switzerland in the 1800s. Historical fiction, mystery. I'll let you know if R likes it!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas John Boyne
R (12) has just read this. It wasn't her favourite but she was pretty gripped by the story.
A Bear Grylls Adventure: The Blizzard Bear Grylls
This was a quick and easy read for J (8). (I didn't read it before him so can't fully recommend it.)
Where Dolphins Race with Rainbows Jean Cullon
L (10) has just read this book for the second time- needless to say she loves it! It's a Christian allegory, part of a series of ?4. Published by Scripture Union.
The Radical Book for Kids Champ Thornton
See here for a review of this excellent book.
Almost Home Wendy Lawton
(Daughters of the Faith Series)
This book is based on the life of Mary Chilton from the Mayflower. A very sad story about this girl in the 1600s. R (12) loved it.
Ace Survival Team Mary Weeks Millard
(Faith Finders, Day One)
R,L & J were all gripped when reading this Christian novel about the survival of Luke and his friends in the mountains after their plane crashes.
The Boxcar Children Gertrude Chandler Warner
J (8) is loving this series and reads them avidly. Thankfully there are a lot for him to get through!
Tiger Wars Steve Backshall (presenter of Deadly 60)
I've not read this but it was recommended by a very trustworthy friend and L (10) loved it. An exciting adventure set in China and India about children trying to stop the tiger trade.
Auggie and Me: Three Wonder Stories R.J. Palacio
This is not a sequel to Wonder, it's written in the same time frame but from the viewpoint of three of Auggie's friends. It's really good, particularly Julian's story. It's definitely not as good as Wonder though. There are issues in the book which I wanted to talk to R about, which is why I read it first (eg boyfriends, attitude towards parents).
R (12) loved this. It's such a moving story and brilliantly written. It brings up several important issues for children to think through with some adult input.
Listen to the Moon Michael Morpurgo
R (12) found this story gripping and very exciting to read.
Kiss the Dust Elizabeth Laird
R (11) read this. It's brilliant. The story of a Kurdish teenage girl fleeing from the secret police during a time of war.
Outlaw Michael Morpurgo
A rewrite of the story of Robin Hood. We really like it though I'm glad I read it to them as there are parts I wouldn't want them reading on their own.
Holiday Stories Enid Blyton
A good audible series of short stories
Brer Rabbit Again " "
Good for audible- easy listening
Boy Roald Dahl
Going Solo " "
Kaspar Michael Morpurgo
Sparrow Michael Morpurgo
About Joan of Arc.
Running Wild Michael Morpurgo
Discovering the Hidden Lamb Gill Jacobs (Faith Finders)
We really like these Day One books. L (9) said it was her all-time favourite book!
Set in Palestine in Jesus' time.
The Silver Sword Ian Serraillier
R (11) really enjoyed this. The story of a Polish family in the 2nd World War.
Samuel Zwemer, The Burden of Arabia J&G Benge
(Christian Heroes Series)
The children enjoyed this as a read-aloud
The Horse & His Boy C.S.Lewis
We loved this book! Brilliant writing, exciting plot and great to see the deeper meanings.
Lion Adventure Willard Price
A series of books about 2 boys and animals (gorillas, sharks, Amazon, South Sea). Good books to read to a group and do activities from. (Evolutionary references)
Christian Heroes Then and Now Series Janet & Geoff Benge
Tuesdays at the Castle Jessica Day George
Wednesdays in the Tower
Thursdays with the Crown
(Audible)
The BFG Roald Dahl
(Audible)
The Breadwinner Deborah Ellis
Parvana's Journey
Mud City
My Name is Parvana
A series of books about a girl called Parvana in Afghanistan. Not for the faint hearted- there's lots of sadness and heavy topics dealt with. R and I loved these books.
Kit Valerie Tripp
(American Girl Series)
The Traveller's Tricks. A Caroline Mystery Laurie Calkhoven
(American Girl)
Meet Josefina Valerie Tripp
(American Girl)
The Roman Mystery Scrolls Caroline Lawrence
Series for younger readers (chapter books)
The Roman Mysteries Carline Lawrence
Ten Boys Who... and Ten Girls Who... Irene Howat
...changed the world
...used their talents
...didn't give in
...made history
...made a difference
We love this series- short biographies of famous and not so famous Christians.
Born To Run Michael Morpurgo
R really loved this
Beowulf Michael Morpurgo
Brilliantly written, using language so vividly. We were learning about Beowulf in history so it was wonderful to have the subject brought alive by this book.
Shadow Michael Morpurgo
We loved this. Gripping story, characters you love. Tear-jerking. Activities on the Michael Morpurgo website to go along with the book.
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe C.S.Lewis
Jotham's Journey (an advent story) A. Ytreeide
Redwall Brian Jacques
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