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Review: The Action Bible
The Action Bible Reviewed by Lori Twichell, Radiant Lit Genre: Non-Fiction/Bible Publisher: David C. Cook Publication Date: September 1, 2010 Recently I reviewed the Action Bible Devotional from David C. Cook and I loved it. So did my kids. It actually created a bit of a sensation in our house. All three of my kids were scrambling to look at it and better yet, READ it! The devotional covers 52 (one per week) stories and gives kids a lot of activities and insight into the stories. When I found out that the devotional was based on a full Bible, I was hooked. I immediately got in touch with David C. Cook and asked…
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Review: The Action Bible New Testament
The Action Bible New Testament Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: Non-Fiction/Bible Publisher: David C. Cook Publication Date: March 1, 2012 Not too long ago I had the chance to review The Action Bible Devotional from David C. Cook. My kids were over the moon delighted when, shortly after submitting the review to them, we received copies of The Action Bible and The Action Bible New Testament. The New Testament version of The Action Bible is pretty self explanatory. It contains the same illustrations and text that come from the New Testement section of The Action Bible. Glorious pictures with accompanying Biblical references and text give the Bible a new dramatic style for kids that are just now starting to…
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Review: The Action Bible Devotional
The Action Bible Devotional by Jeremy V. Jones & Sergio Cariello Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Non-Fiction, Devotional Publisher: David C. Cook Publication Date: September 1, 2012 When I first heard about this book, I knew that it was something I wanted to explore. With three kids that I’m working on homeschooling, I’m always looking at new ways to get them excited about reading, writing and of course, the Bible. I love it when they hear something at church and can come home to find it in their Bibles. So this book seemed to be a slam dunk for me. Filled with vibrant full color pictures that portray 52 of the…
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Review: Risk by Brock Eastman
Risk by Brock Eastman Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Young Adult Publisher: P&R Publishing Publication Date: May 1, 2012 The Wikk kids are still wandering the galaxy alone after their parents were kidnapped by a group called the Ubel. As archaeologists, their parents know and understand many secrets that could hold the key to the rise and fall of several civilizations. This is why they were kidnapped. It’s also why the Wikk kids, Oliver, Tiffany, Mason and Austin, are now flying around the galaxy trying to follow clues (Indiana Jones style) to see where they might be able to either find what the Ubel are looking for or rescue their parents.…
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Review: My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris
My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Romance, Supernatural Publisher: Entangled Teen Publication Date: September 18, 2012 Cat Crawford doesn’t enjoy the spotlight. She hates being on magazine covers and does not like the press. Normally for a teenager this isn’t a problem, but when your father ranks up there with Steven Spielberg as a Hollywood icon and your mother is a famous actress, avoiding the paparazzi becomes the story of your life. When Cat’s father becomes engaged to a super excited woman who loves the spotlight, it doesn’t bode well for Cat’s 16th birthday party. Cat doesn’t want a big production with television…
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Review: Foundlings by Matthew Christian Harding
Foundlings: Book 1 of the Peleg Chronicles, by Matthew Christian Harding Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Fantasy Publisher: Zoe & Sozo Publishing Publication Date: 9/1/2009 Lord McDougal is a man of faith. And many, many quirks. He’s a mysterious type. Bold and powerful, he’s built like a tree and he has little difficulty finding trouble. More often than not, it finds him and his faithful sword bearer, Fergus Leatherhead. Far more than just a servant, Fergus is a friend. A mentor. A guide. It’s his life’s duty to give his life for Lord McDougal and duty. Throughout the adventures, we all get to see how highly he holds this task. When their paths…
