The Young Clementina

The Young Clementina by D.E. Stevenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another sweet, fun romance by this author. So glad Sourcebooks has republished this.

To the Rescue

To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson by Heidi S. Swinton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Inspiring man. I didn't love the writing style, but this is certainly well worth reading.

Masters of Disaster

Masters of Disaster by Gary Paulsen
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars

Read-aloud with my kids. My boys loved it.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read-aloud with all of my kids. I did have to edit a few words as I read, but we all loved it.

Above All Things

Above All Things by Tanis Rideout
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really liked this book for getting me to learn the true story of George Mallory and his Everest attempt. I think it will stay with me. The way the novel was put together and the style of presentation wasn't my favorite though.

A Stranger for Christmas

A Stranger for Christmas by Carol Lynn Pearson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another read-aloud with my kids. Have tissues handy!

United We Spy

United We Spy by Ally Carter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My daughter and I have loved this series. Great conclusion.

Homeschooling Books

I started homeschooling all 4 of my children this year. Here are some resources I checked out at the library:


Homeschooling: Take a Deep Breath - You Can Do This! by Terrie Lynn Bittner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Would certainly recommend for a first-timer.






The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good for understanding the classical homeschooling method. Even though I don't follow it religiously, it gave me some great ideas.



Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School by Rebecca Rupp
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Dated.




Homeschooling: The Teen Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 13- to 18- Year-Old by Cafi Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These are the years that scare me the most. This made it feel do-able!


Homeschooling: The Middle Years: Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 8- to 12-Year-Old Child by Shari Henry
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

OK. But not really any new ideas after teaching this age for a year already.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm glad I stuck with this. I loved the ending.

Blackmoore

Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Completely swoon-worthy.