The Warden and the Wolf King (Wingfeather Saga #4) by Andrew Peterson

A satisfying and emotional ending to a great series!

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The God of the Garden: Thoughts on Creation, Culture and the Kingdom by Andrew Peterson

This was so good. If something has Andrew Peterson’s name on it, I’m probably going to listen to it or read it or watch it. This was a lot about finding your place in the world and trusting in who God is. I think the most striking image I got from this book was his presentation of your mind as an art gallery where some of the pictures have been removed. The title plates remain- “The reason I’m scared of dogs” or “Why I seek approval from others”- but there’s just a faded spot on the wall to show where a picture once hung. When we’re able to locate a missing picture, it answers questions we have deep inside. But whether we find the pictures or not, we can trust the Painter of our lives. That last bit was my own thought but I thought the art gallery imagery was beautiful. Highly recommend this book. And anything else by Mr. Peterson.

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As You Like It by William Shakespeare

Finished with the end of Term 2. I did not follow what was happening in this play nearly as well as I do when we are reading aloud ourselves or listening and following along in the book.

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Sing Down the Moon by Scott O’Dell

Finished with the end of Term 2 of school. I knew nothing about the Navajo Long Walk before this book. It’s so interesting to me that at the same time the Civil War was taking place in the eastern US, soldiers were being used to force the Navajo from their historic homeland to a reservation. Seems like some misplaced priorities on several points…

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Sojourner Songs: Poems by Ben Palpant

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a poetry read. The poems were beautiful and the last section of the book contained selections of poetic Scripture.

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The Eleventh Hour (Secret of the Rose #1) by Michael Phillips

Finally finished this re-read and moved on to the next one in the series. Still undecided about if it deserves a permanent place on my shelf.

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Stone Mirrors: The Sculpture and Silence of Edmonia Lewis by Jeannine Atkins

This was another novel in verse- historical fiction. This didn’t make it to my morning reading rotation though because I finished it basically in one sitting. A fascinating presentation of an artist I knew nothing about.

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Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy by Seymour Reit

History is just full of interesting people. This is the story of Emma Edmonds who enlisted in the Union Army under a pseudonym and spent much of the war serving as a field hospital nurse or spy behind enemy lines. Her hoax was never discovered although she was forced to run away from the Army when she caught malaria. This is Stubby’s historical fiction read for Term 3 and I was pre-reading it.

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Too Small Tola by Atinuke and Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls by Atinuke

The kids and I listened to these books together. They are about a small girl who lives in the big city of Lagos, Nigeria. Tola and her family have many struggles but these are still very hopeful books that focus on the value of community. We previously read the Anna Hibiscus series by the same author and really enjoyed both series.

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The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock

This is a well-written and engaging book with an interesting premise. I just didn’t like how it ended. I think I wanted a more solid ending with fewer questions. I was also uncomfortable with the historical fiction that made Eleanor Dare a “seer” and all her descendants after her. The fantasy element of a genetic, generational memory mixed with history didn’t end up working for me. But it’s an interesting look at history and relationships and I would recommend it to someone looking for a slow historical fiction read.

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A Rose Remembered (The Secret of the Rose #2) by Michael Phillips

The second in a series I’ve owned for a long time and am re-reading to evaluate if I want to remain the owner. Historical fiction with this installment taking place in Berlin during the Cold War just before and after the Berlin Wall was erected. Lots of very improbable events and spiritually heavy dialog but I enjoyed it as a light read. I was especially grateful to have something along these lines going when I got sick last week and spent a day on the couch.

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Bible

We are reading through the Bible this year with a group of people from our church. In March we read Hebrews, Numbers, Galatians, Deuteronomy 1-26, and Psalms 24-47.

Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field by Sir Walter Scott

My current poetry read. I remember this poem being in an anthology that my mom had when I was in high school and it looked interesting but I never read it. So now I am.

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Towards a Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason was a British educator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries whose work inspires the educational model I follow in our homeschool. I have a goal this year to read more of her own works (rather than later interpreters). This is the last volume she wrote I believe and it lays out most clearly her educational philosophy (hence, the title). It’s broken into very manageable chunks and I’m trying to read one section each morning. I think I need to get a hard copy so I can take better notes and process the reading more.

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Changes that Heal: Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You by Dr. Henry Cloud

I’ve had this book on my to-read list for a long time after Jasmine Holmes recommended it on Instagram. I’m not very far into it yet but it’s raising some interesting thoughts about our parenting strategy at the very least.

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Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key by S.D. & J.C. Smith

We got this book for Stubby for Christmas since we all loved The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith. Stubby read it and now the kids and I are listening to it together. So far I’m not as impressed as with the Green Ember but it’s still early in the book.

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The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries Revealing the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen C Meyer

Somehow this one got missed on my February round-up but I am still picking away at it slowly. Oh, so slowly and with so little comprehension. But hopefully, some of it is sinking in.

audio, Scribd, 54% finished

Carved in Ebony: Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us, Young Reader’s Edition by Jasmine L Holmes

The stories in this book are so important. I want my children to know that there have been faithful, committed Christ-followers all through history of every color and gender and many cultures. I want them to know the full history of our own country and how God has used people to challenge injustice. This book has both stories. We’re reading it on Sundays but Sundays are not the quiet days they used to be so it’s been slow going. Also, as much as I want these stories to be told, the writing is less engaging than a lot of the other books that we read so we don’t jump to read this one. I have read the adult version and it’s more engaging but also deals more in-depth with hard topics so it’s not quite appropriate for kids.

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