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Author Archives: Mrs.N
The Great Good Summer
The Great Good Summerby Liz Garton Scanlon Kids think about things. They think about God and religion and wonder and the world. And when things are difficult, they question their faith, regardless of what it is that they have faith … Continue reading
Summer Reading
This month, I mean that quite literally! Everything I’m reading and reviewing is actually set during summer. Whether you’re in a part of the country with a solid month of summer vacation left or a paltry week or two, what … Continue reading
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Terrific Trilogies!
For Primary Grades Ruth Stiles Gannett’s My Father’s Dragon trilogy is a gentle fantasy series ideal for younger readers. It makes a great family read aloud as well, younger siblings can be included without worries about the content. With a … Continue reading
Refocus, Renew, READER’S CHOICE!
This July is filled with milestones for me. My little one turns two, my husband turns 40 and my marriage turns 10. All of those things deserve more focus and attention than I would be able to give if I … Continue reading
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If You Could Be Mine
If You Could Be Mine: A Novel by Sara Farizan If you love to read about passion and desperation and forbidden love, this will surely satisfy. If you are into Romeo and Juliet, grab this for sure. It’s not a … Continue reading
The Garden of My Imaan
Garden of My Imaan by Farhana Zia Author Bio: Farhana Zia grew up in India. Friends, boys, religious identity, The Garden of My Imaan is just the thing for middle-school readers who are figuring out who they are and how … Continue reading
A Little Piece of Ground
A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird I can’t remember the last time I read something that offered me such a different perspective than the one I am used to hearing about. I don’t know this is something typical … Continue reading
Bestest. Ramadan. Ever
Bestest. Ramadan. Ever. by Medeia Sharif Author Bio: Medeia Sharif is a Kurdish-American author. This was not on any of the lists I consulted, but I couldn’t resist a YA book with Ramadan in title since it is starting imminently. … Continue reading
Written in the Stars
Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed Author bio: Aisha Saeed is Pakistani-American Naila’s parents have always made it clear that they planned on arranging a marriage for her. But Naila’s heart has other plans. She’s fallen for Saif and … Continue reading
A Beautiful Lie
A Beautiful Lie by Irfan Master Author Bio: English author of Pakistani and Indian heritage. Are you the type who leafs past the prologue, eager to get on with the story? Don’t do it! Read the first line, only the … Continue reading
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