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Nick Newton Is Not A Genius–a Review by J. D. Rempel

Nick Newton Is Not A Genius is a steampunk (science fiction set in Victorian times which emphasizes historical or imagined steam-powered technology) chapter book for middle grade readers. It is written by S.E.M. Ishida with illustrations by Dana Thompson. Published by JourneyForth (2016), it is 160 pages. Boys will especially enjoy its exploration into the world…

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July 21, 2017

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Hudson Taylor–a Review by J. D. Rempel

Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China is a biography by Janet & Geoff Benge and published by YWAM Publishing (1998). Hudson Taylor grew up in a Christian home in the 19th century, but he was not a believer. Through the prayers of his mother and sisters, Hudson became a devoted follower of Christ and…

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August 18, 2016

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The Prince Warriors–a Review by J. D. Rempel

In The Prince Warriors, Xavier and Evan and their friends, Brianna and Levi, are transported to the world of Ahoratos. A cloaked figure named Ruwach leads them to a cave where he gives them armor and a task. He instructs them to follow the armor. (The armor they are wearing shines a light in the direction…

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July 7, 2016

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Oxygen–a Review by J. D. Rempel

OXYGEN by John B. Olson and Randall Ingermanson is a science fiction novel about a mission to Mars. The story immerses the reader in the world of NASA, the lives of its astronauts, and space travel. Portraying scientific detail realistically, but understandably for those who aren’t science geeks, it is an informative yet highly entertaining read.…

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March 17, 2016

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Lightbearer: The Lorica Prophecies–a Review by J. D. Rempel

Lightbearer: The Lorica Prophecies was written by Marcy Weydemuller and published through Helping Hands Press (2014). It is a fantasy novel for YA. Jonne,  who is on his way to his choosing ceremony, meets a mysterious stranger. The stranger advises the young man to search his heart for what he might want to do in the…

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July 16, 2015

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Christmas Novellas: Finding Father Christmas and Engaging Father Christmas–Reviews by J. D. Rempel

In Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn and published by FaithWords (2009), Miranda Carson journeys to England in hopes of finding her father. A photo in her mother’s belongings takes her to the town of Carlton Heath on Christmas Eve. Through the kindness of the residents, Miranda is led on a path of forgiveness and discovery.…

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December 5, 2014

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Jotham’s Journey–a Review by J. D. Rempel

Jotham’s Journey by Arnold Ytreeide is a storybook for Advent. It begins with an explanation of Advent, its history and Advent customs. The author shares how his family practices Advent and how your family can too. Advent begins on December 1st this year, 2013. This Advent story revolves around Jotham, a 10-year-old boy, living in biblical…

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December 2, 2013

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With Every Letter–a Review by J. D. Rempel

In With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin, Lt. Mellie Blake, a shy Filipino nurse, is forced to participate in an anonymous letter writing campaign to boost the morale of the troops during World War II. Mellie’s letters come into the hands of Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an engineer who is eager to find someone who doesn’t know about…

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November 8, 2013

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Pearl in the Sand–a Review by J. D. Rempel

Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar is our first recommendation in our new category of reviews for the college-age student. It is a fictional account of Rahab. Truthfully, I didn’t want to read about a prostitute, but the author doesn’t focus on Rahab’s sins, but on God’s mercy and forgiveness. As the story unfolds we…

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August 31, 2013

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9 Slightly Strange Stories with an Uplifting Edge–a Review by J. D. Rempel

Books 4 Christian Kids is proud to announce the release of 9 Slightly Strange Stories with an Uplifting Edge, an e-book by our own Donna Fujimoto*. It is a collection of science fiction short stories for young adult readers. The stories are filled with interesting twists as readers travel with the characters to alien planets, make first…

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June 21, 2013