Theological Thursday: Why Reading Great Literature as a Family is Powerful… Written by the Hobbit (with some thoughts by the Elf) One of the more interesting books I read in 2018 was On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books by Karen Swallow Prior. Many authors have addressed the power of reading … Read more
Book: Awkward: Berrybrook Middle School Author: Svetlana Chmakova Publication Date: 2015 Warning/Triggers: Parents who fight a lot or have recently separated Grade Level: 5+ Summary: Penelope (Peppi) has a rough first day at her new middle school. She so badly wants to fit in that she trips a quiet boy to make herself look good … Read more
She’s faced dragons and knights all her life, but switching to middle school? That’s an adventure she’s not sure she’s ready to face! Check out our review and discussion questions for this graphic novel here.