Book Summary/Description:
Seven young adventurers set out once again to experience the thrilling challenge and mystery that is the neighborhood woods. When an old family friend divulges a secret to the group known as The Woodsmen, they encounter their toughest challenges yet. The adventurers soon discover hidden clues to a treasure that may have ancient connections, [...]
Archive for the ‘Grades 6 - 8’ Category
Book Summary:
"Eight-year-old Hope Brown and her little sister, Annie, love to travel, and because of their dad's job, the two home-schooled girls have lots of opportunities. Join the fun as they visit exciting countries and meet
inspiring Christians from all over the world!"
Michelle’s Review:
Coming Soon
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 75 pages
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: [...]
Book Summary:
"Once upon a time there was a huge family of children; and they were terribly, terribly naughty." So begins "Nurse Matilda", the first of three books about the no-nonsense nanny who uses magic to rein in the mischievous children in her charge – and changes their lives for ever.
Michelle’s Review:
Coming Soon
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury [...]
Book Summary:
An adventure of a young girl which also revolves around her dislike of school and the possibilities of home schooling. Flora lives with her mother on a boat, near to her best friend Joss. When newcomers arrive to live in a big house nearby, Joss soon makes friends with Tan, [...]
Book Summary:
Book 1: Monster of the Month Club
“When the first package arrived, Rilla thought it was a joke. But then the box started moving. And when
it opened, the thing that came out was definitely not a joke. It was a real, live monster-with an attitude!
Now Rilla has a problem: She’s got a seven-eyed monster, named [...]
Book Summary:
Having been put ahead in an accelerated eighth grade program by her bizarre and creative family, precocious eleven-year-old Libby hates her “socialization” process, until she makes some highly original friends in a writing workshop.
Michelle’s Review:
Coming Soon.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group (June 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0440803047
ISBN-13: 978-0440803041
Book Summary:
Esau have I hated . . .
Sara Louise Bradshaw is sick and tired of her beautiful twin Caroline. Ever since they were born, Caroline has been the pretty one, the talented one, the better sister. Even now, Caroline seems to take everything: Louise’s friends, their parents’ love, her dreams for [...]