Rilla of Ingleside was published in 1921 and is the eighth book in the Anne Series which began with Anne of Green Gables in 1908.Rilla is Anne’s youngest daughter and the story begins just prior or the start of WWI when Rilla is fifteen years of age.The tone of this book is more sombre than … Continue reading Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
Books in a Series
A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill
A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill is the sixth book in the Rowland Sinclair series of crime mysteries set in Australia in the 1930’s.One of the author’s trademarks throughout this series, and one of its most enjoyable aspects, is the cast of historical characters she skillfully weaves into the narrative.Kingsford Smith, Nancy Bird, Robert … Continue reading A Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill
Books in a Series for Young Voracious Readers – Part 1
Some children read very quickly and are always asking for more books. Although all my children loved reading, two had insatiable reading habits. They were both active and had interests in many different areas so it wasn't as if they sat around all day reading. They just had the ability to read extremely quickly.When children … Continue reading Books in a Series for Young Voracious Readers – Part 1
20+ years of Family Read Aloud Chapter Books
A growing list of chapter books I've read aloud over the past twenty odd years to my children (in no particular order). You'll probably notice certain authors cropping up regularly - I've listed books by the same author together. The books I've read were in most cases listened to by everyone who was present … Continue reading 20+ years of Family Read Aloud Chapter Books
Australian Stories for Children…with a Christian twist
The Spindles books by Barry Chant are a series of books with a gospel message in the form of unique parables set in the outback of Australia. Spindles and his animal friends are involved in many exciting situations and the author uses these to explain Biblical truths and make them plain to children. They were … Continue reading Australian Stories for Children…with a Christian twist
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