Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

Lauren Wolk’s Wolf Hollow is a beautiful tale set in the aftermath of the 2nd World War about a little girl named Annabelle caught up in a web of mystery and suspicion. The very first chapter of the book begins with “The year I turned twelve, I learned how to lie.” This powerful line sets…

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Nova by Chuck Black

My family first started reading Chuck Black novels after attending a homeschool convention and stumbling across his Kingdom series, which loosely follows the big picture story of the Bible but is set in medieval times with knights and swords. Then we read his Wars of the Realm series, which is a mash-up of a Jason…

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The Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway

I have come to really appreciate sources that give me background on the author and time period that help draw out the author’s vision for their work and not merely my own reaction to the piece. That’s exactly what Apologia has done for high schoolers with their latest American Literature curriculum. It is well written, thought provoking, and masterfully curated. I’m excited to have a guide that will help my daughter explore American literature from a biblical worldview.

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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

I love Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. The story is a stunning adventure of two children journeying through space to rescue their missing father from the terrifying IT. [book-info] Difficult themes in A Wrinkle in Time The beauty of L’Engle’s storytelling, however, is that she presents difficult themes and asks challenging questions of her…

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20+ Favorite Bunny Stories that You Never Grow Out Of

I have always loved bunny stories. There is something about those furry little creatures that just makes you wonder: “What do they really think?” They seem so innocent, yet they are as crafty and unstoppable in their garden invasions as the Oceans Eleven crew. Bunny stories make perfect children’s stories primarily for the merch. There…

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