The Imposter

~PreScript This is not my book review!~

The Imposter, By Kaitlyn Smith

As daughter of the Marshall of Ringville, Johanna loves adventure. A different kind of adventure comes to town in the form of her long lost uncle. But Uncle Phillip is hiding something, and Johanna begins an investigation of her own as the mystery unfolds. From sweeping the mercantile to facing outlaws and Indians, this exciting tale of the Wild West seen through the eyes of a thirteen-year-old will spur you on a thrilling ride. Saddle up your horses for a lively and fun read!

By Fiona Sandbrook.
~PostScript THis is not my Book Review~

In Christ,
~Laura

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase - This is not my book review!

A Pre-script:

This is NOT my book review!
I love classics, and this is a really classic book!
Number of chapters~11
Author~ Joan Aiken
Plot~ Bonnie Green's parents are going abroad because her mother's health is bad. Her relation Miss Slighcarp comes to look after her and her orphan cousins Sylvia, who comes to live with here. The story is set in an imaginary period of England's history. Packs of wolves are everywhere in the country The boat Bonnie's parents are on sinks and Miss Slighcarp tells the girls they are dead. She sends them to an orphanage where they work every hard for Mrs Brisket. Their friend Simon helps them escape and they go to London to find Sylvia's Aunt Jane and to find out whether Bonnie's parents are really dead. In the end Sir Willoughby and Lady Green return to Willoughby Chase having survived the shipwreck and Miss Slighcarp, Mrs Brisket and their friend Mr. Grimshaw are brought to justice.
In spite of the title, I found the story was not so much about wolves. It is the first book in a long series and I'd really like to read the next ones. I recommend it for any age.

 

By Miss Bethany Reitsma 

The Dog who would not Smile

The Dog who would not Smile By Stephen Bly

 Book 1 in the Nathan T Riggins series

 Have you ever been lost in your local store? Perhaps your family has left with out you? Well that's how Nathan T. Riggins from Indiana felt. He Was living with his grandparents in Indiana, but they died in the small pox epidemic. And so he's on his way to Nevada to find his Mom & Dad. He runs into all sorts of danger, from having a wolf following him accross Big Belle Mountain to meeting Indians. Join Nathan as he faces danger along his path to find his parents. 

Review by Laura King 11 1/2

Lesley's Adventuers

Lesley's Adventures.

By Beth Coombe Harris

Lesley had never seen her mother's brother, Dr. Carlton. Her Granny whom Lesley stayed with has just died and her father is missing.
Lesley has got a cousin who is a total  pest.
One day Lesley's cousin,  Roger, has a problem with gambling; he needs money. Our hero solved this problem with the help of God and her brain.
In the end her annoying cousin and Roger become followers of Christ, and she and her cousin became best friends.

This is a Must read book

For ages 8-14 or 15

Reviewed by Me (Laura King 11 1/2)     

My semi-first book review -Taking care of David by Elisabeth Batt

David is little and has no friends and Mindy likes to look after him; he is always an angel with her, though bad with everyone else he meets.
First the story starts with Mindy's father away and her mother dead. Her father comes back 3 days into the story.
When one day she gets home from school there's a post card waiting; "Why he's in England already, because it's an English stamp!" she exclaimed. All the post card said was 'Longing to see you Friday. I'm bringing a lovely surprise. Love from Daddy.'
Then she finds out the surprise: A stepmother, with her son, David.
Taking care of David is all about Mindy helping her new step brother out of all his troubles and putting him into new ones.
This book is fascinating and it's a must read book.

Review by Laura King 11&1/2