Kbook Reviews

Recommended Age : 9-12 208 Pages Description :   The first humorous addition to the historical fiction series is narrated by Teresa, a first generation American of Italian descent, who travels by train and then by wagon with her family from New York to a utopian community in Idaho. My Rating: 2/5 To be honest, I really did not like this book very much. Generally I enjoy the  Dear America  books, but this one was not great. See my comments below for specific examples. Things to be aware of in “West to a Land of Plenty:” Language: A mention of “colorful language” (no elaboration) 4 “stupid” 2 “shut up” (including one instance of a teenager saying it to a grandmother) ( -1 star ) 2 “damd” (and a few other variations) Violence: A character hits another character in the shoulder. Numerous characters die via drowning, sickness and other causes A character’s clothing catches on fire Some characters are nearly shot A teenager handles a gun and haphazardly shoots it (I understand ...

Recommended Age : 18+ 160 pages  Description :   Discover how all things are possible with God! Sharing the gospel with those from different cultures and belief systems can sometimes seem futile, especially when it comes to reaching Muslims. The gap between Christianity and Islam is vast, and bridging cross-cultural values can seem impossible. In  God of the Impossible: Stories of Hope from the Muslim World , you’ll be stirred by amazing testimonies of people from a Muslim background coming to personal faith in Jesus Christ. Through years of work with Call of Hope—a ministry that reaches Muslim communities—Rev. Stefano Fehr and Dr. Samuel Naaman have witnessed countless episodes of God’s saving grace flourishing in the midst of adversity. In these riveting stories, you’ll be equipped with practical ways to reach Muslims and others in your own community, and be encouraged in your faith by witnessing the power and promise of the gospel. My Rating: 5/5 I really enjoyed this ...

Recommended Age : 18+ 256 Pages Description :  How to Make the Most of Your 20s Despite what many think, your twenties aren’t that dead space between youth and real life. Life is now, and how you spend these years will shape your future for better or worse.  In  20 Things We ’ d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves , professors Peter and Kelli Worrall help you spend them well. They look back on the good, bad, and miserable to share the best of what they’ve learned, like why you should: Dig deeper than your doubt Foster good habits Take risks Adjust your expectations Press into pain and more With warm, brilliant storytelling, the Worralls invite you into their life and home. They share about faith, marriage, drawn-out adoptions, dark nights of the soul, and the God who’s in it all. Wise, humble, caring, fun, they’re the kind of mentors everyone wants but few have. And now they're yours.  20 Things  is more than good advice; it’s a book that can change your life. Let t...

Recommended Age: 16+ 230 Pages Description :  We know the radical difference the gospel of Jesus Christ makes, and we want others to see and enjoy its benefits. In fact, we don't want them to just pray a prayer and move on to the next interesting thing. We want them to sink their roots deeply into the grace of God. So often, though, we feel that we are inadequate to this important task--that we don't know enough or that we will offend our friends. Daniel Meyer has provided the tools you need to move forward: the basics of the gospel message the role of life change in our witness how to present the good news The Bible studies, exercises and readings in this book will deepen your personal faith and equip you to minister to others with a new sense of confidence and calling. My Rating: 5/5 I really enjoyed this book!! There was so much wisdom to be gleaned from these pages and I feel I have only captured a portion of it. Notable Quotes: “We who are affluent often expend staggering...

This is the 13th book in the Whatever After series by: Sarah Mlynowski. Recommended Age : 8-11 Description :  My brother Jonah's dream has come true. We have FINALLY landed in his favorite fairy tale:  Jack and the Beanstalk ! It's a lot of fun meeting Jack. But then we accidentally mess up his story, which means Jack can't climb up the magic beanstalk to find the giant's riches. It's time to take matters into our own hands. Now we have to: - Make a deal with a sneaky trader - Climb a beanstalk into the sky - Try not to get eaten by a giant - Find the goose that lays golden eggs Otherwise, Jack won't get his treasure, and our troubles will be GIGANTIC . . . My Rating: 3/5 I absolutely love fairytale retellings, but this one fell short for me. The storyline itself was okay, but I had too many concerns (see Romantic Content and Additional Notes sections). Things to be aware of in “Spill the Beans” Violence: There are obviously many references to  Jack and the Bean...

Age : 6+ Description :   Some Pig. Humble. Radiant.  These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's  Stuart Little  and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading,  Charlotte's Web  is a proven favorite. My Rating: 5/5 I enjoyed reading this book, but it was a bit different than I had remembered it. Maybe it’s because I’m an adult so now I read it through a different lens. In any case, it was...