HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Silence for Brege: A Novel Author: Marcus Sanford Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013 ISBN-13: 978-1483914268 Paperback ISBN-10: 1483914267 Paperback Website(s): http://www.interplans.net (author) Language level: 2 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Ages 15 – ‏18 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NO ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book:Gideon’s People Author: Carolyn Meyer Cover Illustrator: Wendell Minor Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers, 1996 ISBN-13: 978-0152003036 Hardcover ISBN-10: 0152003037 Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0152003043 Paperback ISBN-10: 0152003045 Paperback Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Ages 10 – 14 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VE ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Answers for Homeschooling: Top 25 Questions Critics Ask Author: Israel Wayne Publisher: Master Books, 2018 ISBN-13: 978-1683441106 Paperback ISBN-10: 1683441109 Paperback Website(s): http://www.FamilyRenewal.org (author), http://www.masterbooks.com (publisher) Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: For parents Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 star ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Redemption on the Hinkston: A Story of Grief and Redemption Author: John A. Smith Publisher: Independently published, 2023 ISBN-13: 979-8867592158 Paperback ISBN-10: 8867592158 Paperback Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Suitable for anyone Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NOT RECOMMENDED) Category: Hist ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Louis Pasteur Author: Laura N. Wood Publisher: J. Messner, reprinted 1966 ASIN: B0007E8GY6 Hardcover Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Ages 12-16 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NOT RECOMMENDED) Category: Biography Reviewed by Wayne S. Walker Disclosure:  Many publishers, literary agents, and/or au ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Murder on Bedford Street Author: Victoria Thompson Illustrator: Karen Chandler Publisher: Berkley, republished 2024 ISBN-13:  978-0593337103 Hardcover ISBN-10:  0593337107 Hardcover ISBN-13:  978-0593337127  Paperback ISBN-10:  0593337123 Paperback Website(s): http://www.VictoriaThompson.com (author), http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com (publisher) Language level:  1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgari ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Nation of Scarface: Based on a Blackfoot Pre-Historic Legend Author: Marcus Sanford Publisher: Interplans, 2nd edition 2015 ISBN-13:  978-1481240789 Paperback ISBN-10:  1481240781 Paperback Website(s): http://www.Interplans.net (author-publisher) Language level:  1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Teens and adults Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=F ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Nemesis and the Vault of Lost Time Author: P. J. Davis Illustrator: Tom Peacock Publisher: Philaments, 2024 ISBN-13:  979-8990031623 Hardcover ISBN-10:  8990031623 Hardcover ISBN-13:  979-8990031616 Paperback ISBN-10:  8990031616 Paperback Website(s): http://www.PJDavisAuthor.com (author) Language level:  2 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Ages 8 – 13 Rating: ***** 5 stars ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Color the Stories of the Bible: An Inspiring Christian Storybook for Kids Author: Durand Loy Illustrator: Ayan Mansoori Publisher: Durand Books, 2024 ISBN-13:  979-8878436618 Paperback ISBN-10:  8878436618 Paperback Website(s): http://www.durandbooks.com (publisher) Language level:  1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: 2 – 6 years Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: From Coward To Warrior Author: David Turner Publisher: ‎ Independently published, 2023 ISBN-13:  979-8374930511 Paperback ISBN-10:  8374930511 Paperback Website(s): http://www.fromcowardtowarrior.com (book) Language level:  3 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity) Recommended reading level: Adults Rating: **** 4 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NOT RECOM ..read more