Title: The Scarlet Thread Author: Francine Rivers Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction Plot: Sierra Madrid’s husband, Alex has just taken a job in Las Ángeles. He’s already looking for houses in the area when Sierra finds out. Sierra is outraged that he wants to uproot their family on such short notice and didn’t consult herContinue reading “The Scarlet Thread – Francine Rivers”
Category Archives: Coming of Age
Rainbow Bridge – Dan V. Jackson
Thank you MindBuck Media and Dan V. Jackson for letting me read this early access book. Rainbow Bridge will be available on October 6th. Title: Rainbow Bridge Author: Dan V. Jackson Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Throughout Nathan Wiltman’s life, he’s been surrounded by dogs. From Frisco, the Beagle Border Collie mix his parents adopt beforeContinue reading “Rainbow Bridge – Dan V. Jackson”
The Learner’s Plight – Muhammad Hamza Shah
Thank you Muhammad Hamza Shah for allowing me to read his book. This is his debut novella. If you’d like to this book, or any other of his books, go to his site here. Title: The Learner’s Plight Author: Muhammad Hamza Shah Genre: Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age Plot: Gavin Hawthorne is a new student.Continue reading “The Learner’s Plight – Muhammad Hamza Shah”
The Last Sin Eater – Francine Rivers
Title: The Last Sin Eater Author: Francine Rivers Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Cadi Forbes in a young girl living in a small Appalachian Mountain town during the 1850’s. The families all come from Wales and have brought Christian traditions, and a few Welsh, with them. One is that of a mysterious man, called a SinContinue reading “The Last Sin Eater – Francine Rivers”
Caleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks
Title: Caleb’s Crossing Author: Geraldine Brooks Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Bethia Mayfield is a bright daughter of the town’s Puritan minister. Her grandfather settled the town on what’s to become Martha’s Vineyard among the local Native Americans. While Bethia is gathering clams, she meets Native American, Cheeshahteamauk (English name Caleb). Caleb is the chief’s sonContinue reading “Caleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks”
Falling From Horses – Molly Gloss
Title: Falling From Horses Author: Molly Gloss Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Bud Frazer is a ranch hand from Eastern Oregon. In 1938 he decides to leave his family’s ranch and head for Hollywood. He hopes to become a stunt rider for the movies. On his bus ride down, he meets and befriends Lily Shaw. LilyContinue reading “Falling From Horses – Molly Gloss”
Tell the Wolves I’m Home – Carol Rifka Brunt
Title: Tell the Wolves I’m home Author: Carol Rifka Brunt Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: June Elbus is a fourteen-year-old girl who’s just lost her beloved uncle, Finn Weiss. Uncle Finn was her one friend as more of a loner and outsider in school and home. Finn Weiss was also a famous painter and died tooContinue reading “Tell the Wolves I’m Home – Carol Rifka Brunt”
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