The I SURVIVED SERIES

Okay, I have a goal to read all of the I SURVIVED books by Lauren Tarshis are amazing! link to her site

It's so cool how she does realistic historic fiction. I mean, she takes famous events in history from everywhere and writes about one kid (different in each book), and how he or she survived that instant. It's chilling how real the circumstances can be. She does her research for each event to make sure she gets the major parts correct. I absolutely love these books. I have many of them, and want to make sure I get them all! She's just amazing! If you haven't read these books or if you see your child reading them READ IT!!!! They are an amazing way to teach history, and just wonderful!

starting back up soon

Okay, so... I know it's been a long time since I wrote on this blog. I've read books since then and will get back to putting more books on this blog soon! I'm do excited to start this up again, and hopefully it'll help you find the book to read for yourself or your child! 

Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior, The Journey of Socrates

It has been quite a long time since I wrote on this blog, and what a better book to start with than one that was suggested to me by a really good friend.

Way of the Peaceful Warrior

        By Dan Millman

What to say about this book? Well, it is absolutely remarkable. As I was reading it I was literally taking in every tiny bit. My friend suggested it to me cause he knew I was having a battle with myself about whether or not to go about a certain decision. When I finally go through reading it my decision was made. I don't want to give away too much, but it only took me a few days to read and I immediately went to him for the next book in the series.

The Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior

 This book took me on the sacred or spiritual Journey that was only partially touched in the first book. I absolutely love every second of it. It helped me grow even more spiritually than I had imagined before, and I found so many amazing quotes from it. 

Now, to the last one...

The Journey of Socrates

     This book gave me the biggest ride of all. You meet Socrates first in Way of the Peaceful Warrior, but as you read this book you learn all about him and why he is called Socrates. It made me reflect on so many different aspects, and I wish I could just let everyone know absolutely everything about it, but that would take the journey out of the book. In my opinion these three books took me on a magnificent journey, and I must say I am very content with my life! :)

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull

Fablehaven; Fablehaven Rise of The Evening Star; Fablehaven Grip of the Shadow Plague; Fablehaven Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary; Fablehaven Keys to the Demon Prison

   It took me a little while to read these books, but I must attest that they are extraordinary and after reading them you will never look at any living creature in the same light again. It broadens your imagination even more than I thought possible. In the first book you are introduced to Kendra and her brother, Seth. They end up going to their grandparents for the summer and are encountered with a magical world that they didn't know to be there. Each book they encounter new challenges that require them to become braver, and that they never knew they would encounter. 

These books are good for any age, and like Harry Potter can take you to a new and magical world.

I was introduced to these books by a good friend of mine and I am so glad he kept me reading them because they were magnificent and did not disappoint! Now, enjoy some pictures I found on the net that may give some insight to some magical creatures.

Harry Potter series

Normally I would put all the information underneath the books, but these books are so popular that I feel like I don't have to. However, this post will be more about what I think of these books.

Besides reading the scriptures I really got hooked on these books and it got me reading more. I used to hate to read and would get often discouraged. These books helped me to learn new words and really jump into another world. These books (if you haven't read them) are about a boy named Harry Potter that finds out he is a wizard that survived a killing curse when he was a baby. Throughout the books it is basically a battle between Harry (the young boy) and Voldemort (the one who tried to kill him). Harry goes to school at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy and each year faces new challenges while learning how to become a great wizard. 

These books really help kids to see the difference between good vs. evil and how to overcome such evil. 

Note: I am sorry I have not said more about these books, but I don't want to give any of the stories away. Because I feel they are all a must read!

The Help

The Help

Kathryn Stockett

  Taking place in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 60s this book is about the many black women that helped the whites and barely got paid, sometimes got beaten, but also met some of the most wonderful people. It is told from the perspective of three different women. Two black, Aibleen and Minny. One white, Skeeter. It is simply a remarkable story about how hard times were between the two groups back then. 

For more information: http://www.kathrynstockett.com/

There is also a movie coming out for the trailer go here:http://www.facebook.com/thehelpmovie

SHEEP

Sheep

Valerie Hobbs

  Jack is a young Border Collie who gets taken away from his home and heads on a journey of his life trying to get back to his home and find a place where he can do what he was born to do. Herd the sheep. 

  This book is remarkable! I read it in just a couple of hours. It is told by the dog, and it just grabs you in and helps you think of how important man's best friend can be. All ages should read this book!