Fiction
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Because of Winn-Dixie,
by Kate DiCamillo (2001, Candelwick Press), paperback, ages 9-12, 192 p.
I attended an author's presentation by Kate DiCamillo in Cedar Rapids, Iowa last fall, and bought her book there.
If only I'd known then how much I'd enjoy Because of Winn-Dixie! It's clear why this book was nominated for a
Newbery.
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Bookends,
by Liz Curtis Higgs (2001, publisher), paperback, __p.
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Nephilim,
by Lynn A. Marzulli (1999, Zondervan Publishing House), paperback, 464 p.
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Nephilim Seed,
by James Scott Bell (2001, publisher), paperback, 375 p.
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Magic Tree House (Volumes 1-4),
by Mary Pope Osborne (2001, Random House), paperback, slipcase edition, ages 4-8, approx. 64 p.
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The Chronicles of Narnia,
by C.S. Lewis (1994, HarperCollins), Paperback Boxed Set edition.
The complete series about the magical wonderland of
Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Prince Caspian;
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; The Horse and
His Boy; The Magician's Nephew; and The Last Battle. I loved
this series as a child, and even more as an adult. Our children
now ask for these again and again--lots of adventure, interesting
characters, magical settings, and deep spiritual messages true to
Judeo-Christian values. If you've not had the special privilege
of reading these books, please don't wait any longer.
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Deadline,
by Randy Alcorn (1994, Multnomah Books), adult fiction.
This spell-binding page turner kept me reading right through Christmas
baking! Rated in the top ten for Christian fiction for several months
after its release, and for good reason. If you're looking for strong
Christian fiction that you can't put down, pick up this book by Randy
Alcorn.
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My Life as a Smashed Burrito With
Extra Hot Sauce,
by Bill Myers (1993, Word), paperback, 128p.
This is the first book in Bill Myers' wildly popular series,
"The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle." My oldest son at 7 years old
loved these books so much that he didn't settle for being "read to,"
he took them to bed with him and read ahead--on his own. He still does
that with subsequent purchases. The first book
has a Christian message woven skillfully through it, while subsequent
books are a little shallow--but all are hilariously funny. Good series,
good gift books.
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Trapped at Haunted Canyon,
by Joan Rawlins Biggar (1998, Concordia), paperback, 160p.
This is the fourth book in the "Megan Parnell Mystery Series" by
author and teacher Joan Rawlins Biggar, and I like it for my personal
interest in desert settings, Native American artifacts, and mystery
adventure stories. Biggar weaves interesting facts of nature and history
through all her books; author-prepared lesson booklets are even available from
the publisher. Other titles in this series: Missing on Castaway Island,
Mystery at Camp Galena, Trouble in Yakima Valley, and Trapped at Haunted
Canyon. Geared for 10-14 year olds, this series makes a
great gift!
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