Category: Book Responses

Book review of At the Robot Zoo by Harris Tobias

I have to give this story an A for originality. It’s a completely different concept from anything I’ve read before, and pretty good writing for a guy who was raised by robots disguised as New Yorkers! I give it an A+ for the artwork. It is filled with illustrations by William Barden that are a … Continue reading Book review of At the Robot Zoo by Harris Tobias →

Book Review of Surprised by Laughter: the Comic World of C.S. Lewis by Terry Lindvall, PH.D.

Every thing about this book cover and title appealed to me: “Surprised”, “Laughter”—I love surprises and love to laugh; “Comic”—right up there with laughter; “C.S. Lewis”—one of my favorite authors ever; and the cover, showing the juvenile markings of kooky glasses, a spiralling moustache and a goatee on the photograph of C.S. Lewis. I imagined … Continue reading Book Review of Surprised by Laughter: the Comic World of C.S. Lewis by Terry Lindvall, PH.D. →

Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!

The 18th Century Secret Society never dreamed that this would happen! This could be the perfect book. It is filled with fascinating, engaging characters, actual history, scientific concepts explained, amusing and intricately accurate illustrations, a mystery to solve, the ticking clock, an explosive climax and best of all, humor. It is officially written for children … Continue reading Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives! →

Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer

Arabella was published in 1949 I read this book and wrote the review in February of 2004, “in honor of Valentine’s Day”. Strangely, I am having a similar experience to the last novel I read, Agnes Grey. I am about half way through Arabella, and I feel like the action has finally just begun. Arabella … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer →

Revolution in World Missions

I kept running into a book entitled Revolution in World Missions: One Man’s Journey to Change a Generation by K.P. Yohannan. This book seemed to follow me from one bookstore to the next and insist that I bring it home, and I’m glad I ultimately did. From the title I assumed it was one man’s … Continue reading Revolution in World Missions →

Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)

by Colton Burpo as told to Todd and Sonja Burpo ©2011 published by Tommy Nelson When Colton got very sick and went to the hospital, he closed his eyes and woke up in heaven. After he left the hospital and went home, he wanted to tell everyone about his experience. This children’s book is a … Continue reading Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook) →

Review of Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills

For many third graders, math is a struggle, and fractions are trouble!  But here is help.  For homework, have them read this book. Wilson can’t understand fractions, so his mother makes him go to a tutor every Saturday morning.  He is humiliated.  He keeps his tutor a secret from everyone.  But he is surprised that … Continue reading Review of Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills →

Book Review of Our Last Great Hope by Ronnie Floyd

This book is a reminder of our purpose here on earth, if we call ourselves Christians. Our commission is to spread the news of God’s mercy and forgiveness, and his ability to rescue us. Yet we are distracted by our busy lives, entertainment, our fears, and by our many church-related activities. Ronnie Floyd’s passion for … Continue reading Book Review of Our Last Great Hope by Ronnie Floyd →

Review of Upside, by Bradley R.E. Wright

Upside: Surprising Good News About the State of Our World by Bradley R.E. Wright, PhD I’m always interested in hearing good news, but rarely expect positive reporting about the state of the world because I see so much in the television broadcast that discourages me. In fact, I approached this book with a bit of … Continue reading Review of Upside, by Bradley R.E. Wright →