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12/4/2020 0 Comments The Silver Chair A few months ago, I touched on The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I really love that book and the rest of the series. The Silver Chair is the 7th book in the series so you might enjoy going back and reading the rest of the series first, but if you aren’t a series kind of gal then this is the perfect one to skip ahead to.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill and a boy named Eustace (Scrubb). They lived in England, in a boarding school called Experiment House. Jill and Scrubb were good children, but the bullies at Experiment House were always after them, and the teachers never went after the bullies. One day, Jill and Scrubb were being chased by bullies. They didn’t know where to go. They were cornered and the only exit was a door that was always locked. Miraculously, when they twisted the knob it opened! They jump through in a hurry and closed the door behind them. What they jumped into was not a part of Experiment House, or even England! I love all the adventure in this book. Just when it seems to be getting dull, turn to the next page and I promise that adventure will be on it. The whole Chronicles Of Narnia series is so well written. You will love them all. -B
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11/27/2020 0 Comments 5 of the best Diy booksLooking for a fun new hobby? Here are my five favorite books about DIY projects that I think you will love. Banishing boredom is just a book away!  Image courtesy of christianbook.com Complete Children’s Cookbook This book is for the girl who loves to cook! The recipes are easy-to-follow with colorful photographs and make super tasty food. I especially love all of the snack, dessert and baked good recipes!  Image courtesy of storey.com Sewing School This book was the first sewing book I ever received and I am still partial to it! Designed for first-time sewers in elementary and middle school, it teaches basic hand-sewing skills through easy projects. Slightly more advanced sewers may enjoy Sewing School 2 (featuring simple machine-sewn projects) or Sewing School Quilts (featuring, yep, easy quilts and patchwork).  Image courtesy of barnesandnoble.com Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails Find 50 fun hairstyles for girls in this book! Whether you enjoy creating hairdos for your friends and sisters or having them create them for you, you will probably enjoy this step-by-step style guide.  Image courtesy of goodreads.com Fizz Boom Bath (Bercaw) Packed with creative bath bomb, beauty and body product tutorials, this book is sure to delight teen girls. The projects are simple and use common household ingredients, but the results are colorful, effective and wonderful-smelling.  Image courtesy of faithgirlz.com Redo Your Room (FaithGirlz)
I love this book! It is jam-packed with super unique, creative and fun crafts you can make to dress up your bedroom. It is super inspiring and fun! Which of these books will you be reaching for first? Love, A 11/19/2020 0 Comments Little house on the prairie Image courtesy of Goodreads.com Giddy up readers! As you have noticed, A and I love historical books. Today I am going to give you another peek at our every growing historical shelf.
Little House On The Prairie is a very popular book series. Written by the main character, Laura Ingalls Wilder, every page of each book gives you detailed insight into the life of a little pioneer girl. The dialogue is easy to follow along and is perfect for a quick read. This book series is great for any ages. Beginning readers will enjoy the challenge, and well read teens will enjoy the simplicity. It’s truly a timeless read. -B  Today, I’ve chosen not to review just one book. Instead, I’ll be introducing you to the online home of thousands of book reviews! Meet Goodreads. This website is full of tons of reviews for pretty much every book on the planet. Plus, you can add books to reading lists, find plot overviews and check out what your friends and favorite authors (those who are on Goodreads, that is) are reading. Essentially, Goodreads is like social media but it’s all about books. And I love it. A LOT. And the best part? Your Faith, Fun & Fridays gals are now on Goodreads! YAY! So if you are 13 or over, pop on over to Goodreads and check out our shelves and see what we are reading. We are working on loading them up with tons of awesome tween and teen books to keep you entertained and reading all winter! :) You can also friend or follow us to get updates as we read and review new books! Just click on the photo below to check out our profile.  Thanks for reading! We are so excited to see you on Goodreads!
Love, A 11/6/2020 0 Comments Seven Dials Image courtesy of Barnesandnoble.com Wow, whoa, and whew are all great words to describe Seven Dials. It’s an intense mystery that will cause you to hang on to your seat the whole time. I DID NOT want to put this thriller down!
When several men are mysteriously murdered, three amateurs try to solve it. The only clue they have to go on are the words “Seven Dials” which was whispered by one of the men shortly before he died. What could it possibly mean? When they discover a strange nightclub, a few foreigners, and some important papers, the mystery takes on a twist. If you like murder mysteries, thrillers, and adventure books I know you would love it! I would not recommend this book for younger readers. Seven Dials, being an older book, (published in the very early 1900s) has some foul and offense language that was not considered foul or offensive at the time of publication. The author only included those words because in the time period those words were perfectly acceptable and used casually amongst all people. Please do not read this book if you feel uncomfortable doing so. -B 10/30/2020 0 Comments Secrets of Shakespeare's grave Image courtesy of Goodreads.com This was another one of those books that I started and didn’t except to like. I ended up reading the whole book before lunchtime on a Sunday morning because it was so good! While I’m honestly not 100% sure why I loved it so much, it is definitely a great read. It has elements of mystery, history, family drama, and an interesting writing voice all mixed up in one fascinating, fairly short read. Shakespeare’s grave doesn’t actually play a large part in the story, but the plot is still engaging and has lots of amusing moments. There is plenty of traveling in this book, so you can enjoy descriptions of locales such as New York City and England in one novel.
I’d recommend it to fans of Lemony Snicket, The Secret Series, The Order of Black Hollow Lane, or just plain good books. If you like most of the books we recommend, it will probably be up your alley! Will you be reading this book? Love, A 10/23/2020 1 Comment The brave pilgrims Image courtesy of Barnesandnoble.com Rush, rush, rushing to history!
Join Rush Revere and Liberty (the talking horse [yes, talking horse]) and get ready to time travel back to the days of the Pilgrims. It’s fun, adventurous, and laughs in this book. I really enjoyed reading this book. The description is awesome and the writing style is really easy to follow along. Almost any age can read this book. It’s really clean and has a great story line as well as interesting facts. Included in every few chapters are cool pictures with the story characters and real people. -B P.S. Is it just me, or does the main character look a lot like the author? 10/16/2020 0 Comments The beauty book I love learning about nails, hair, and skin, so when I first found The Beauty Book by Nancy Rue, I was super excited!
This short book is full of information about natural beauty, caring for our hair, skin, and nails, identifying what we love about ourselves, fashion, and more. It’s written from a Christian perspective that reminds readers about who God says they are. The book also includes fun quizzes and Q&A sections with fictional characters from Nancy Rue’s Lily series. I’ve read this book several times over the last year or two, and love how it reminds me to take care of myself without obsessing over my appearance. Even if you don’t struggle much with how you look, there are tons of helpful self-care hints in the book that you might enjoy. It’s the perfect book for tween and young teen girls! And, if you love our new health and beauty category here on the blog, then you’ll probably be a fan of The Beauty Book. :) Love, A 10/9/2020 0 Comments Jack: a life of C.s. Lewis Image courtesy of Christianbook.com I’m sure that many of you have heard of C. S. Lewis, maybe you have even read a few of his books! He is one of the most well known Christian authors of all time. From the Chronicles of Narnia, to The Screwtape Letters, his books are well loved by all. So, if he’s so popular, why don’t more people know about him? And I don’t mean know OF him, I mean know ABOUT him. Especially when Mr. Lewis lived such an interesting life!
Get a peek at the man behind the books and read The Life Of Jack. It was written by one of his stepsons and is so interesting. It’s definitely not an ordinary biography. You really feel like you are right there, watching his life before your eyes. I highly recommend this book for teens and tweens. Happy reading, -B 10/2/2020 0 Comments 3 Books for older readers Today, I’ll be sharing 3 of my favorite books for our older readers who are around 13-15 years old. These books are appropriate, engaging, and something I think you’ll absolutely love!  Image courtesy of barnesandnoble.com The Bronze Bow Wow. This is one of those books that you read, finish, and just have to contemplate for a while. It’s about Daniel, an 18 year old boy living in Bible times. He’s a rebel, feeling suffocated by the Romans and being driven by hate and isolation. However, encounters with Jesus start to change his heart. Remarkable! There aren’t many books as full of rich moral, Spiritual, and historical facts as this one. I absolutely love The Bronze Bow for so many reasons!  Image courtesy of Barnesandnoble.com Mara: Daughter of the Nile Intrigue, adventure, and drama sum up this teen historical fiction book. It stars a teenage Egyptian slave who finds herself spying for two different people: one who is for the pharaoh and one who is against them. Watch as Mara juggles this difficult situation, using all of her wits to stay alive. Lots of interesting dialogue, heart transformation, and a mild love story. Wonderful!  Image courtesy of kanemiller.com 48 Hours The Vanishing
If you love intense mysteries, go pick up a copy of The Vanishing from the 48 Hours series! Written by Gabrielle Lord, a popular author of crime fiction, this book involves a mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl. Her best friend and detective enthusiast Jazz is on the case, and she’s determined to solve it in only 48 hours. This book is relatively short and will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time! The plot is quite intricate and intriguing - you might not want to read the book just before bedtime, because it is so enthralling and can have some tense or slightly alarming moments. For more 48 Hours fun, check out its sequel, The Medusa Curse. Happy reading! Love, A |
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