I tell you, this story resonated with me. A restless night, struggling to sleep, mind filled with anxiety and stress. Whether young like the boy in th
I tell you, this story resonated with me. A restless night, struggling to sleep, mind filled with anxiety and stress. Whether young like the boy in this story, or mature, like me, we’ve all been there. Tossing, turning, still…. no sleep. He tries everything, and then someone turns him in a new direction to seek and find rest. And finally, he sleeps.
Told through rhyming and fun and delightful illustrations, the message is clear. Leave it all to God. He’s always there to take away your worries and fears. I wish I was a better writer. Could put into words how relaxed and calm I felt as I read further into the book and was guided by it’s message.
At the end of the book, the author includes discussion questions and some fun craft instructions. A special story for families to read together and so timely after the past couple of years.
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I was going to share some of my favorite quotes from the book, but there were just too many. I love it when an author can make me snort and I did a l I was going to share some of my favorite quotes from the book, but there were just too many. I love it when an author can make me snort and I did a lot of that. Also some laugh out louds and chuckles.
I’m sure you can relate to how the human condition almost forces us to take a festive occasion and blow it all out of proportion. To make it bigger, shinier…..than the last time. I’m sure guilty of it. Author Dorothy Rosby shares some very funny situations from a bunch of different occasions that will have you relating and laughing too. A great read to lift my spirits after a couple of surreal years caused by the pandemic. Thanks so much Dorothy!
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I’ve read many of Carole’s books and enjoyed them all. This book and it’s character’s are my favorite now.
While this is a fantasy about learning theirI’ve read many of Carole’s books and enjoyed them all. This book and it’s character’s are my favorite now.
While this is a fantasy about learning their hidden talents and how to harness them, Grady and his friends also have to face all of the coming of age middle school challenges and angst. It sure brought back memories.
Take a look at the wonderful cover for this book. It’s perfect for the adventure inside.
Action, adventure and mystery along with realistic and likable characters made this a swift read. Read it straight through and enjoyed it so much I wanted it to be longer. I can only hope this is a series so I can dive back in and cheer these characters on.
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I’m all about cleaning up our oceans and shorelines. I felt a connection to the story as I live on the Gulf Coast and have seen lots of pollution, an I’m all about cleaning up our oceans and shorelines. I felt a connection to the story as I live on the Gulf Coast and have seen lots of pollution, and when I was younger and had the time, I would volunteer to help with clean up.
The book is about the size of a magazine which allows you to fully see and appreciate the beautiful illustrations. Nancy’s story is fun, her character, Violet, is a thoughtful young lady, and each page has information on different alternatives to plastic and how we can contribute to less waste.
I read this more than once and enjoyed it each time. Readers of all ages will find something to relate to.
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I've been reading this author for a long time and I really enjoy his co-authored books. This is the first one I've read that James wrote with Brendan I've been reading this author for a long time and I really enjoy his co-authored books. This is the first one I've read that James wrote with Brendan Dubois. I found it exciting and hard to put down. Read it in two sittings and that's saying something since I work late and do my reading after work, often falling asleep with book in hand. I liked the cats of characters and would love to read more about them and their new cases. I'd especially like to know what happens next with two characters. The author left it open and I'd like to see if a romance blossoms. Thrilling read and ready for more.
I purchased this on a book buying binge at my favorite book store. My review is honestly given....more
I had a lot of fun trying to play amateur sleuth along with the author’s character, Kathryn. She sure liked to stick her nose in where it didn’t belonI had a lot of fun trying to play amateur sleuth along with the author’s character, Kathryn. She sure liked to stick her nose in where it didn’t belong and put herself in sticky situations. I echoed some of her friend’s sentiments that she was going to get hurt or maybe even killed. Her genuine need to solve the mystery and protect those she cared about endeared her to me. Friends like Kathryn are few and far between and we could all use one.
As for the mystery. I’d say there were several different ones and Kathryn dug into all of them. To me, it seemed like she got better at questioning people and deducing their responses as the story went on. Which, again, had me worried for her.
It was especially nice that the author left me with no clue who was really doing what. Often, I have a clear idea who the bad guys are. Not so with Wolf Bog. I played the game…I knew who it was, and then switched my guess to someone else. Did it several times and it made me turn those pages faster to find out if any of my suspects were the culprit.
Fun. Entertaining characters. Twisty plot. All the ingredients to earn Leslie Wheeler and Wolf Bog 4 STARS from this amateur sleuth.
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I was shopping at my favorite store and happened to spot this one. I've been reading Harlan's books for a long time and get excited when I find one I'I was shopping at my favorite store and happened to spot this one. I've been reading Harlan's books for a long time and get excited when I find one I've not read yet. Don't Let Go lived up to the title. I read it straight through. While I didn't get as many feels as I usually do with Harlan's books, the plot did keep me intrigued tight up to the ending....more
Many of Ann's books have a spot on my book shelves. Some I've read more than once. While I did enjoy this one, it didn't really grip me. Maybe it's beMany of Ann's books have a spot on my book shelves. Some I've read more than once. While I did enjoy this one, it didn't really grip me. Maybe it's because I didn't recognize this case. Maybe it was just my mood. Whatever the reason, I didn't feel anxious when I had to set it down. Not a bad one by Ann, just guess it wasn't my cuppa this time....more
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