Pray and Hope: A Review of ‘Padre Pio: Saint Pius of Pietrelcina’
“Pray and hope. God is merciful and He will hear your prayer.”–Padre Pio Reading Level: To be read with children at 5 years old. To be read independently at 8 years and up. Review and Comments: As All Saint’s Day approaches, we are reminded of the great opportunity to learn about all of...
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Book Review – Playing By Heart
Book Review of Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino Emilia Salvini dreams of marrying a man who loves music as she does. But in 18th-century Milan, being the “second sister” means she’ll likely be sent to a convent instead. Emilia’s only hope is to prove her musical talents crucial to...
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Book Review – Mission Libertad
Book Review of Mission Libertad by Lizette M. Lantigua Crack the Biblical code in this story of suspense, adventure, discovery, and faith! Fact and fiction converge in this thrilling tale of 14-year old Luisito Ramirez a courageous boy who daringly escapes from 1970s communist Cuba as he becomes immersed in...
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Enveloped in Heavenly Grace: A Review of ‘Our Lady’s Message to Three Shepherd Children and the World’
“My Immaculate Heart will triumph.” – The Blessed Mother Interest Level Ages 8+ Review and Comments There are many books available about Fatima, especially during the 100th year anniversary. Our Lady’s Message to Three Shepherd Children and the World is written in such an excellent way that it is my choice for teaching...
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Book Review – Angelhood
Book Review of Young Adult novel Angelhood by A.J. Cattapan GOLD MEDAL WINNER–MOONBEAM CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS HONORABLE MENTION–2015 READERS FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS CATHOLIC WRITERS GUILD SEAL OF APPROVAL Seventeen-year-old theater geek Nanette believes her life is headed toward stardom on Broadway. But when her dream theater college rejects her and her best friend...
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Book Review – a.k.a. Genius
Book Review of middle-grade novel: a.k.a. Genius by Marilee Haynes Thirteen-year-old Gabe Carpenter is just like any other middle-school boy at St. Jude Academy…well, except for the fact that based on his scores on some seventh grade test, he is considered a “genius” and is placed in an enrichment class...
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Know That You Are Not Alone: A Review Of ‘The Secret of the Shamrock’ (Chime Travelers #1)
“I arise today, through God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s work to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to...
Read MoreAn Interview with Catholic Author, Leslea Wahl
I’m so excited to get to share my interview with Leslea Wahl with you all today! I am a little star struck, I have to admit, whenever I get talk to someone I really admire. Ms. Wahl is one of those people! Not only is she a great young...
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A Beautiful Adventure: A Review of ‘An Unexpected Role’
“The most beautiful and stirring adventure that can happen to you is the personal meeting with Jesus, who is the only one who gives meaning to our lives.”–St. John Paul II Reading Level Grades 7-12 Review and Comments Sixteen-year old-Josie has left her family to spend the summer with her Aunt Lily after...
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So Wonderfully You Made Me: A Review of ‘Miraculous Me’
“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:13-16 Interest Level 2-7 years Review and Comments Miraculous Me is a story told from the perspective of an unborn child who knows it is cherished even in its mother’s womb. The child describes itself as “a hidden miracle,...
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