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THE CONFER E NCE OF THE BIRDS Retold by Alexis York Lumbard, illustrated by Demi Wisdom Tales Press, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-937786-02-1 Picture Book Folktale K and up Reviewed from copy provided by publisher for review. All opinions expressed are my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Late one moonless night in a far corner of the world there gathered a large flock of birds.  They gathered in sorrow, since they had been, for so very long, deprived of a king. Thus beings the magical adventure of these wayfaring birds.  With encouragement from their wise guide, the hoopoe bird, they overcome fears, physical hardships, and their own inner weakness in order to reach the hieghts of the mountain to meet their King. Children and adults alike will relate to this inspiring tale about conquering one's faults and practicing the virtues of humility, patience, detachment from worldly goods, and courage. Lavishly illustrated and based on an 800 year old classical tale, this fascinating and beau...

THE PAPERBOY by Stan Crader Wheatmark, 2007 ISBN: 978-1-58736-908-7 YA/Adult Historical Fiction Grades 8 and up Complimentary copy received in return for honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE PAPE R BOY Paperboy tells the story as only an afternoon paperboy in rural America in the sixties can. Thousands of readers identified with the unique characters of Colby while reading The Bridge. They grew to love Tommy and the band of boys, were entertained by their childish pranks, and touched by their generosity. In Paperboy, change is coming to Colby. The shoe factory has sold and a hat factory is taking its place. A factory manager has been named and he’s definitely not from Colby. There’s an influx of interesting newcomers. The high school principal is also new to Colby. He must deal with teenage pregnancy, the snooping high school office secretary, and the Colby Curls rumor mill. He, too, has a mysterious past and uses it to his...

ROSEMARY OPENS HER HEART by Naomi King New American Library, 2012 ISBN: 978-0-451-23797-2 Christian Fiction  ABOUT THE BOOK Another spring reminds the Amish of Cedar Creek, Missouri, that for everything there is a season. Zanna Lambright is finally marrying Jonny Ropp, and friends and family have come from far and wide to celebrate. Among them is young widow Rosemary Yutzy, mother of toddler Katie, whose husband was tragically killed last fall. With a willing heart Rosemary has taken over care of her in-law’s family and continued to run a baked goods business from home, but privately she still mourns her lost Joe…and is unprepared for the changes that are coming… Rosemary’s father-in-law wants to merge his lamb-raising business with Matt Lambright’s—a move that will require the Yutzys to relocate from their nearby town to Cedar Creek. Moreoever, it will bring Rosemary into constant contact with Matt, who is making no secret of his romantic interest in ...

  ROSEMARY OPENS HER HEART by Naomi King New American Library, 2012 ISBN: 978-0-451-23797-2 Christian Fiction ABOUT THE BOOK Another spring reminds the Amish of Cedar Creek, Missouri, that for everything there is a season. Zanna Lambright is finally marrying Jonny Ropp, and friends and family have come from far and wide to celebrate. Among them is young widow Rosemary Yutzy, mother of toddler Katie, whose husband was tragically killed last fall. With a willing heart Rosemary has taken over care of her in-law’s family and continued to run a baked goods business from home, but privately she still mourns her lost Joe…and is unprepared for the changes that are coming… Rosemary’s father-in-law wants to merge his lamb-raising business with Matt Lambright’s—a move that will require the Yutzys to relocate from their nearby town to Cedar Creek. Moreoever, it will bring Rosemary into constant contact with Matt, who is making no secret of his romantic interest...

Author: Scott Johnson Release Date: October 2012 Publisher: Cedar Fort Genre: Spiritual Holiday ABOUT THE BOOK For Jeremy, Christmas is just another reminder that he'll never be able to enjoy the things that come so easily to other children. Then one night he has a dream that will change everything. Accompanied by stirring music, this story of finding faith and discovering the power of the Master Healer is sure to be cherished at Christmastime and all year long. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Author Scott A. Johnson spent most of his childhood in Utah, where he gained a love for creative writing. Recognizing his potential at a young age, his teachers and family encouraged him to explore his developing writing talents. Scott continued to craft imaginative and original stories through his teenage years, including original short stories that are beloved by his family. He published his first book, "Nutrition: A Word of Wisdom," in 2009, and has published more...

  Welcome to the Sandwich With a Side of Romance Blog Tour hosted by Pump Up Your Book! SANDWICH WITH A SIDE OF ROMANCE by Krista Phillips Abingdon Press, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-4267-4592-8 Christian Fiction Complimentary copy provided by publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Sandwich represents hope for twenty-year-old Maddie Buckner and Kyle, the eleven-year-old brother Maddie wants to spring out of foster care. Then she loses her new job after less than a day on the clock. It’s all Reuben-the-Jerk’s fault, and she’s determined to make him right the wrong. He does so, reluctantly, by giving her a job at his restaurant, The Sandwich Shop. Then crazy things start happening at the restaurant, and Kyle’s foster parents apply to adopt him. To stop it all, Maddie must learn the art of humbling herself and accepting the help God has arranged, risking her heart to Reuben in the process. And she’d rather eat a millio...

THE LOVE OF DIVENA Blessings in India, #3 by Kay Marshall Strom Abingdon Press, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-4267-0910-4 Christian Historical Fiction Book received from publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK In this final book of the Blessings in India trilogy, Divena struggles against an entire culture to proclaim a faith close to her heart while rocking the world of two families. India 1990. In the final book of the Blessings of India series, Shridula, old and stooped at fifty-nine, makes her painful way to pay homage to the elephant god Ganesh, lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. “Why are we Hindus instead of Christians?” her seventeen-year-old granddaughter Divena asked. “Because we are Indian,” said Shridula. So begins a spiritual journey for Divena as she struggles against an entire culture to proclaim a faith close to her heart while rocking the world of two families. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kay Mars...