Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Five Fall Favorites — Day 3 — Book Series

Welcome back for day three! 


Today we're going to go picking! We've got our bushel baskets all ready, so what do you say you grab one and follow me? There's some apple trees to the left, and a few plum trees have just started to ripen. Take your pick and we can enjoy some fruit while we discuss book series!


Adventures of the Northwoods: Lois Walfrid Johnson 


Not my image, found online. 
Best-selling novels set in the early 1900’s in Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin, and Michigan, these compelling, historically accurate stories attract reluctant, average, and gifted readers. Both boys and girls identify with characters who face danger and mystery while learning to deal with peer pressure, family relationships, and the need for unconditional love and forgiveness.

I can't remember a time when I hadn't read this series. I grew up with it, and I love it to pieces. Yes, some of the boy/girl attraction was a bit... laughable? xD But otherwise it was so good! It reminded me of Little House on the Prairie, with its own unique flavor. Also, Erik . . . yeah, he's still my favorite character and I love him to pieces. Anders is a close second. Those two are the best. I LOVE their friendship!

Recommended to everyone

Circle C Milestones: Susan Marlow 

Andrea Carter is back in a new series for ages 12 and up. More exciting adventures with an older, teen Andi, who is growing up in 1880s California. Will she realize her dream of helping run the Circle C ranch? Or does God have other plans for this plucky young woman? 

Follow Andi from age 14 to 18, as she gradually discovers that breaking wild horses is far easier than growing up . . . and falling in love.

This series holds a special place in my heart because it's the only one where I was the same age as the character in each book. As Andi went through different struggles, I was, too. Because of that, these books will always bring back fond memories of years gone by. (Wow, that's making me sound old. I'm only 19, promise!) Andi will forever be one of my favorite characters of fiction. Also, the last book . .  no spoilers for those who haven't read it, but it's my favorite the end ending was just... <3 <3


Songs in the Night: Jack Cavanough 

I don't like this pic... but I can't find another. xP
How much evil can one generation endure?
GERMANY, 1933-1989. Less than the span of a single lifetime. Yet during that time Christians in Germany faced the rise of Hitler, the repercussions of the unholy blitzkrieg of World War II, and Communism behind the Berlin Wall. Why didn’t they speak out? Many of them did. Arrests, labor camps, and executions drove them underground. Songs in the Night is their story.

When I first discovered these in our church library, I was a bit hesitant. Books written by guy authors seem to be a bit more edgy then I prefer. However, this was not the case with these books. It deals with Germany before, during, and after WWII started. I was biting my nails for so many chapters, and that theirs book, at one point, had me throwing it across the room. Does this author know how to put you in suspense! It's well worth everything he puts you through, though. If you like edge-of-your-seat books and WWII , definitely try these.

Recommended to anyone 15+ because these deal with subject such as racial purity (in the third Reich), murder, etc. All during WWII.


Secret of the Rose: Micheal Philips 


This series follows the heroine from the dark days as Germany enters WWII, through the cold war, all the way until the collapse of the iron curtain. 

This series didn't have a summery and so I wrote that up. It's awful, I know. Don't laugh. xD Anyway, these books. They were the series that really got me interested in WWII. I never would have picked them up had I not won one in a giveaway that a friend hosted. Well, they got me hooked and I've never looked back. ;)
Mr. Philips does have a lot more description then most war authors, so it can be slow at times. But it's well worth it to see how the story ends. He blends fact and fiction so well together that it makes it a treat to read again and again.

Recommended to anyone 13+

Hidden Masterpiece: Kristy Cambron



The Butterfly and the Violin
A mysterious painting breathes hope and beauty into the darkest corners of Auschwitz—and the loneliest hearts of Manhattan.

A Sparrow in Terezin
Bound together across time, two women will discover a powerful connection through one survivor’s story of hope in the darkest days of a war-torn world.

Wow. This series did something I hadn't seen before; it blended WWII and present day in a duel timeline. I enjoyed the WWII sections more then the present-day storyline, but it was beautifully done! The characters leaped off the page and made the story really come alive. The one main thing I remember about this series is the vividness of the word pictures. Mrs. Cambron takes you into the story. It does have more romance then any of the series' I've listed so far, so take that into consideration when you read it. ;)



And . . . those are my Five Fall Favorites for today! Have you read any of these series? What's a favorite series of yours? One that makes you think of your childhood? Anyone seeing a reoccurring theme in each post for far? xD

And . . . here's the giveaway for today! As well as the button to Rebekah's blog. Be sure and check out the other posts! 

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29 comments:

  1. Circle C Milestones, YESSS. Hidden Masterpieces is on my TBR too. :D

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    1. *smiles* Dear, just look at all these amazing books I'm reading that you haven't read yet. I need to bring them all and make you read them. XD

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  2. Secrets of the Rose is amazing!! It has been a long time since I have read them.

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    1. I know!! And same here, I'm due for a re-read. ;)

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  3. I just discovered that my best friend had the Secrets of the Rose series. I'll have to borrow it. And yes, I've read the Circle C Milestones. And I agree about the last book. It was good.
    I keep hearing about the Adventures in the Northwoods series, but I don't know if I've ever read any. I should find them and see what I think.
    I did start reading "The Butterfly and the Violin" but I have a very hard time reading about that part of WWII and so skipped that part and only read the modern part of the story. :P Yeah, I know . . .

    Did you say a theme? In your books? Hmm . . . Now that you mention it . . . :P

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    1. Yes, you need to borrow them! I think they're a series you'd really enjoy. :)
      Haha, yeah, they are targeted toward younger kids, but I still love them!
      Ohh, yeah, that one dealt with some pretty harsh issues. I enjoyed it, but yeah, it's hard to read about.

      It wasn't planned, I promise! A complete accident. I guess I just read a lot of WWII era stuff? XD

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  4. I love the Secret of the Rose series!

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  5. I haven't heard of any of these, but that's a good thing. More books to read! :D

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    1. Oh, really? They're all amazing! You should read them sometime. :)

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  6. Annnnnd ... I haven't read a single one of these! Which means more books to read. :D

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  7. Of these, I've read Milestones and the first several Adventures of the Northwoods. I really enjoyed them! By the way, I forgot, have you read the Blades of Acktar?

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    1. Those are both so good! And yes, I have read the Blades of Acktar! I realllyyy enjoyed them. ;)

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    2. Which is your favorite Milestones book? Yes, aren't the Blades of Acktar just AMAZING??!! :)

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  8. ADVENTURES OF THE NORTHWOOOODDDDSSSS YUSSSSSS
    Also, the Milestones... <3 <3 <3

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    1. *nods* Yussss! And Erik. <3 B-)
      They be fab.

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  9. Little House on the Prairie was my absolute fav when I was young ;)

    -Katja L.

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  10. Circle C Milestones is on my TBR for sure!

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    1. Yes, you must read them! I think you'd enjoy them. ;)

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  11. I have read the first book in the Adventures of the Northwoods and I did enjoy it. I would like to read the rest sometime.
    Circle C Milestones are amazing!!!! I love that series so much, well, all of the Circle C books. ;)

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    1. You should! Books 7, 9, and 10 were my favorites. :)
      *nods rapidly* Susan's books are always amazing!!

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  12. The only Circle C book I've read is "Last Ride", but I'm keeping my eye out for the others. =) Thanks for the recommendations!

    Liberty Bluebelle

    "And I will walk at liberty, for I seek thy precepts."

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    1. Ohh, that one was good! And yes, you really should read some others. ;)

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  13. HI Jesseca,

    I'm glad you joined this party. I have loved seeing all the good books! There's so many I want to read.

    Have a happy fall day!

    Love
    Ashley
    ashleysyarnworks.etsy.com
    creatingpreciousmoments.blogspot.com

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    1. Aren't there so many good books? My list is wayyy too long now. XP

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  14. High fives for Lois Walfrid Johnson!!! Exactly like me: I was raised always knowing that series!! :)

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