Children's Book Reviews: B-Titles

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BARTHPENN@HEAVEN.ORG

 

Laura V. Hilton  05/17/2005     Jason McDonald  04/18/2005

 

Ten-year-old Jordon Mink receives a email intended for a deceased man late for his appointment in heaven. When angel Bartholomew Pennington realizes his mistake, he tries to cover his tracks and fails.   Instead he and young Jordon   begin a correspondence and friendship with amazing results. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fiction)

 

BEDTIME IN THE SOUTHWEST

 

Jason McDonald 01/07/2005     Laura V. Hilton 12/07/2004

 

Every critter—even children—can balk at bedtime. Here, the adorable animals of the Southwest comically define what not to do at bedtime. Cuddle up with this delightful rhyming lullaby that will help even the most restless among us look forward to bedtime. Renee Graef's adorable illustrations are guaranteed to please young readers and parents alike.

(Children/Fiction/Picture Book)

BEETLE BUNKER

Laura V. Hilton 03/16/2007  Barbara Warren 11/21/2006

In book two of The Wall series, the story fast-forwards to 1961, when Cold War tensions peak and the Berlin Wall traps Sabine and her friend Willi on the wrong side of the city. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Historical/Fiction)

BEING A GIRL WHO LOVES

Laura V. Hilton  05/02/2006

 

BEST FRIEND, WORST ENEMY

Laura V. Hilton 03/30/2002         Dell Smith Klein 01/12/2002

Holly has the best friend in the whole world—or at least she thought she did. But now a new boy in their class has them fighting over him—and this is one thing the girls can’t share! According to the Loyalty Papers they created a few years ago, one of the girls has to back off. Should Holly forget about Jared to save her friendship with Andie? Or should she force Andie to stay away? When Holly’s secret plan backfires, she discovers the true meaning of friendship—and learns the miracle of forgiveness. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fiction)

BEYOND GROUNDHOGS AND GOBBLERS

Laura V. Hilton 09/13/2004

This book will help you put the " holy" back into your holidays. It guides you through the spiritual history of popular holidays and helps you to establish traditions that teach and reinforce these important truths. (Inspirational/Nonfiction/Holidays)

BIG RIG RUSTLERS

Laura  V.  Hilton     01/25/2005     Jason McDonald  07/23/2004

A chance to spend spring break on a Wyoming ranch was a welcome change for Todd and Amanda Brannon. The roundup, a rattlesnake, high-tech cattle rustlers and the uncle's different role model changed attitudes about several things for the children.  (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fiction)

 

BITSY AND THE MYSTERY AT AMELIA ISLAND

Laura V. Hilton 06/14/2006

Twelve-year-old Bitsy Burroughs has vowed to cause no more calamities, but when a bully pushes her too far Bitsy's promise of peace comes to an end. With a deflated ego, the courageous heroine must stand up to a bully, a witch, and a ghost to discover the dark secrets of a nearby abandoned house. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Fiction)

BITSY AND THE MYSTERY AT TYBEE ISLAND

Laura V. Hilton 01/22/2004

Bitsy, a twelve-year-old tomboy, whose imagination and curiosity repeatedly get her into trouble as she searches for hidden treasure, discovers a skeleton, and faces a kidnapper. Local points of interest contribute to the story, including The Tybee Island Lighthouse and Museum, historic Fort Screven, and Chapel-By-The-Sea Baptist Church. (Inspirational/Children/Fiction)

A BULLY'S DOOM

Loundy A. Hilton 01/14/2006

Griffith Gruffly proudly boasts of his reputation as the meanest bully in school. But when  he locks wits with a substitute English teacher , he finds himself transported to a forest of strange creatures ruled by a ferocious beast. Will Griffith learn his lesson, or will he fall victim to the evil grizbull?(Inspirational/Juvenile/Fiction)