These are books I have read and reviewed. They are in alphabetical order.
Title: Captive Treasure
Author: Milly Howard
Story: Christian, Family, Adventure
Rating: 5 out of 5
Writing Style: 5 out of 5
This is a wonderful Christian book about a girl who is taken by Indians. The one thing she had when captured was the family Bible. The Indians think she is the daughter of the sun, because of her "Medicine Bundle"- the Bible. Even though he doesn't understand what she is saying, the tribe's elder loves listening to the girl read from the Good Book. This book is an easy read, perfect for around ages 8-12, depending on reading skills.
Title: The Pearl
Author: John Steinbeck
Story: Death, Violence, Family,
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
Writing Style: 4.5 out of 5. The only thing that bothers me in this category is he starts a lot of sentences with "and".
The rating may sound harsh, but it is pretty dark. There are murders, with vivid descriptions, lots of violence, and greed-crazed characters. Not recommended for people with vivid imaginations or people with arachnophobia The worst part: in the last chapter there is something horribly sad, which has to do with the death of a baby. One of the only good things I could draw from it is that the main character, Kino, loves his family and would do anything for them. Overall, I would say NOT for under 13, or even 14.
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