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

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Stories of the Bible: An Inspiring Christian Storybook for Kids Author: Durand Loy Illustrator: Ayan Mansoori Publisher: Durand Books, 2024 ISBN-13: 979-8990188419 Hardcover ISBN-10:  8990188419 Hardcover ISBN-13:  979-8990188402 Paperback ISBN-10:  8990188402 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: Ba ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Covenant Revolt: Jesus, the Zealots, and the Destructions of Israel Author: Marcus Raymond Sanford Publisher: Independently published, 2023 ISBN-13:  979-8396570801 Paperback ISBN-10:  8396570801 Paperback Website(s): https://www.interplans.net/ (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: Of interest primarily to adults Rating: **** 4 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: My Father’s Ghost: Book 2 of the Gwambi Tetralogy Author: A. C. Wilson Illustrator: Shelby Elizabeth Publisher: ‏Wise Path Books, 2023 ISBN-13:  978-1959666042 Paperback ISBN-10:  1959666045 Paperback Website(s): http://www.ACWilson.net (author), http://www.wisepathbooks.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: Young adult (ages 13 and up) Rating: ***** 5 ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Sandy Knoll Farm Author: Joseph Stoll Illustrator: Mrs. Gerry Wagler Publisher: Pathway Publishers, 2002 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00757FP2E 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 9-12 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NOT RECOMMENDED) Category: Historical fiction Reviewed by Wayne S. Walker Disclosure:  Man ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Do As I Say (Not As I Do): Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy Author: Peter Schweizer Publisher: Anchor, republished, 2006 ISBN-13: 978-0385513494 Hardcover ISBN-10:  0385513496 Hardcover ISBN-13:  978-0767919029 Paperback ISBN-10:  0767919025 Paperback Website(s): http://www.doubleday.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: Teens and adults Rating ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Brave Howie and the Terrible Giant Author: Clark Rich Burbidge Illustrator: Jared Salmond Publisher: Ingram Spark, 2023 ISBN-13: 979-8218307554 Hardcover ISBN-10:  8218307554 Hardcover Website(s): http://www.starpassagebook.com (author) 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 4 – 10 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 sta ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: A Michigan Summer: A Sequel to Shagbark Hickory Author: Joseph Stoll Publisher: Pathway Publishers, 1998 ASIN: ‎ B002RIJHWK 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 8-12 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NOT RECOMMENDED) Category: Historical fiction Reviewed by Wayne S. Walker Disclosure:  Many p ..read more

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Domain of Dinosaurs: Cozi and the Chrononauts, Book #1 Author: Christian Ryan Illustrator: Penn Tomassetti Publisher: Independently published, 2023 ISBN-13:  979-8870234823 Paperback ISBN-10:  8870234823 Paperback Website(s): http://coziandthechrononauts.com (series) 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 – 14 Rating: ***** 5 stars (5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GO ..read more