July 2021 ~ Nighttime Reading Center

July 29, 2021

Book Review: Magic Magnifying Glass: Lost Locket

Book Tile: Lost Locket
Author: Wendy Ann Mattox
Genre: Children, Mystery, Adventures, Animals, Middle Grade, Chapter Books, Christian

Series: Magic Magnifying Glass #1
Publisher: Blue Tulip Publishing INC
Publisher date: July 9, 2020 (108 Pages, Paperback)
ISBN: 9781946061515

Little did I know, that when I found that shiny silver magnifying glass, that it would turn out to be MAGIC! Just how magic is it? Magic enough that when solving a mystery, it makes me shrink and become tiny! I’m Finley James Carter. And God created me with a super-duper curious brain which is what makes me a great DETECTIVE! This is a wild and crazy adventure where I quickly learn that God loves me and is always with me! And as I trust Him and work with my new friends, we discover we are stronger when we work together. Will I be able to solve this tricky case? Even if I am, only the size of a quarter?

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Are you looking for a good clean book for your middle-grade children? The Magic Magnifying Glass is a good one. The first book is called “Lost Locket” by Wendy Ann Mattox. This book introduces you to a boy that loves to solve mysteries.

This book also is clean and talking about God helping him along the way. Your child or children will meet some new characters along the way. I enjoy the fact that this book does center around a boy named Finley. Though he needs the help of friends,

Will he learn that God made me the way he is for a reason. Will he know that having new friends might be able to help when he needs it? The way the author puts nature animals in this story. I enjoyed how they come to help or do as they would typically do in natural wildlife.

Children will learn about nature and the wild animals in their backyard. We learn along the way some of the friends that Finley meets as he tries to solve the tricky case. Will he figure out how he got so tiny? Will he learn to trust God?

This book is excellent. Will Finley find the missing locket? This adventure book is ideal for girls and boys. Parents can read it to their children. Children can pick this book up and read it themselves if they want. I was pleased with it. Children learn about nature and animals in their backyard. Some of the animals are common.

Parents could add more activities or learning activities with their children once they have read this book. Children will learn some animal facts about some of the new friends Finley meets in this book.

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July 21, 2021

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Book Review: Smile and Say Hi

Book Tile: Smile and Say Hi
Author: Mary Jo Hazard
Genre: Children, Picture Books, Courage, Adventures, Dragons
Publisher: Mascot Books
Publisher date: June 1, 2021 (38 Pages, Hardcover)
ISBN: 9781645437772

Michael Joe Bob is remarkably shy.
When he meets someone new, he won’t smile and say hi.
Mike runs and he hides, petrified through and through,
unable to do what he knows he must do.
Then one night in Mike’s room, some fierce dragons fly
and whisk him away through the starry night sky
to adventures so daring. Mike searches inside
and seizes the courage to smile and say hi!

Disclaimer: I received this book free from Mascot Books for an honest review.
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Do you have a child or children that are shy and maybe do not know how to approach to make friends? Well, perhaps this book is named "Smile and Say Hi" by Mary Jo Hazard. It might be a good one to have for you.

It got dragons and a great message for children. It even has the parents encourage their son. However, They do not force him to do so. You will be surprised at what the dragon king does with this little boy. It's fun to use what children like best.

Michael though he enjoys dragons. He is to meet a new person when they show up at his home. Will he have the courage to Smile and Say Hi, or will he just run off. What starts the fun and enjoyable message as his dad says to try it.

Michael then gets a visit from the Dragon King and is enough to go on an adventure. Will Michael find the courage to help a miniature dragon? You will be surprised what he says to this little dragon? Will Michael and his partner win the race?

This book is adorable and enjoyable; The pictures happen well written—the message is geared toward children or any child. Children and parents will enjoy the message about courage; what another great book to add to your child's or children's bookshelves that they will want to read.

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July 20, 2021

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July 13, 2021

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Book Review: Rambee Boo's Halloween

Book Tile: Rambee Boo's Halloween
Author: Reena Korde Pagnoni
Genre: Children, Pets, Animals, Fiction, Picture Book, Holiday, Halloween
Series: Rambee Boo (Book 5)
Publisher: Waman Books
Publisher date: August 3, 2021 (26 Pages, E-book)
ISBN: 978-1735461366

It's almost Halloween and RAMBEE BOO doesn't have a costume! Rock has an idea, but he needs Rambee Boo and Sock to help. Will the crew be able to make Rambee Boo a costume in time for Halloween?

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Are you looking for a cute story about a dog and its owner? Well children will love this book. It deals with Rock and his Rambee Boo trying to get ready for Halloween. In the process, Rock and his pup Rambee Boo work on a plan for Rambee Boo costume for Halloween,

What will Rambee Boo wear? I noticed that while Rock is working on Rambee Boo's costume and Rambee Boo helps a bit. I hope that Rock has asked his parents for help with some of the things he is using or is using scissors that he is using are safe scissors he can use.

What costume can you guess that they are making for Rambee Boo? What will your children or child decide to want to make for Rambee Boo for Halloween? If he was their dog. What costume would your child or children want to make or come up with for Halloween?

This book is excellent to get before the holiday and have it for Halloween for children to read. It's great to read and come up and get prepared for Halloween. What kind of activities or treats do you and your children enjoy hanging up for Halloween? I am sure some parents watch what candy gets sorted once they come home from Trick or Treating.

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July 9, 2021

11:10 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: The Scarlet Pen

Book Title: The Scarlet Pen
Author: Jennifer Uhlarik
Publisher: Barbour Books
Publish Date: 7/1/2021 (256 Pages, E-Book)
Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, True Crime, History, Fiction
Series: True Colors #12
ISBN: 9781643529295 | ASIN: B093RW9W9R

Step into True Colors — a series of Historical Stories of Romance and True American Crime

Enjoy a tale of true but forgotten history of a 19th century serial killer whose silver-tongued ways almost trap a young woman into a nightmarish marriage.

In 1876, Emma Draycott is charmed into a quick engagement with childhood friend Stephen Dee Richards after reconnecting with him at a church event in Mount Pleasant, Ohio. But within the week, Stephen leaves to “make his fame and fortune.” The heartbroken Emma gives him a special pen to write to her, and he does with tales of grand adventures. Secret Service agent Clay Timmons arrives in Mount Pleasant to track purchases made with fake currency. Every trail leads back to Stephen—and therefore, Emma. Can he convince the naive woman she is engaged to a charlatan who is being linked a string of deaths in Nebraska?

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The last book in the True Colors series is called "The Scarlet Pen." What a story it told. Though at first, you might think about what is going on. Why would parents be concerned for their daughter and not allow her to marry her friend?

We meet a young woman and her sweet talk lover Stephen. But will they end up getting married, or will Emma finally see what is going on with their beloved and find true love? We seem to follow Stephen's journey from his marriage proposal to a young woman to his eventful capture.

There a young man on horseback comes to visit and do some business. As the twist and turns show up. Something happens to make Stephen and his friend jump town; Stephen tries to keep Emma at bay and in the dark. Clay seems to want to help and protect her. Emma seems to want to defend Stephen. Why is that?

There seems to be a trail of banknotes that keep leading back to Stephen and connecting to Emma. Will Emma confront a man that may harm her and possibly kill her. Or will someone come and save her.

Who is this serial killer? Why is he doing it? Clay seems to get hints and information and then loses Richards while he is on the run. Will they all make it out safe? Will Stephen get caught, or will he run free. I felt terrible for the family that brings Clay to face the past that happened to him and his family.

The True Color series is a favorite of mine. The books are set in history and tell about true American crimes and have some fiction. These books are great for historical fiction fans and crime fans as well. This one has quite a few killings but not too much detail of the gruesome deaths. Enough to know how it happened. The stories transpire based on actual crimes in American history, but there is some friction that the author brings up in the book.

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July 2, 2021

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Monthly Wrap up: June 2021

June was a decent month until the end. I got slammed with a funeral to go to and attend for my grandmother. She passed on Father' day early morning. I have read a total of 6 books. It was a mixed bag one and some are for a baby showering I am attending at the end of July. My recommendation page is still a work in progress but there are more books on the page, if you want purchase some of these lovely books. It looks better and cleaned up and organized. Check it out if you want to shop one of the books that been reviewed on my blog. It still needs for work but I am working on it stages. How was your Father' day?

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Books Read in June:

Potty Training Day by Akilah Trinay
My Arms Will Hold You Tight by Crystal Bowman
I Love You Daddy! by Roger Carlson
Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Big Book of Beginner Books About Me by Dr. Seuss

My books really fell in 1 different genres for this month. They are in 3 different media categories I believe as well. They will be shown below.

Books by Genre:

Children - 6 Book

Books by Media Categories:

Hard Cover - 2 Books
Paperback - 3 Books
Board Book - 1 Book

I have read a total of 412 Pages, for the month of June. I am finally back to reading around what I think I can for a month. The total for 2021 is 3,271 Pages and 0.00 Hours of Listening.

Books by Pages Total:

Potty Training Day - 32 Pages
My Arms Will Hold You Tight - 26 Pages
I Love You Daddy! - 44 Pages
Where The Wild Things Are - 48 Pages
The Giving Tree - 64 Pages
The Big Book of Beginner Books About Me - 198 Pages

Total Pages by Month:

January - 371 Pages
February - 90 Pages
March - 1,344 Pages
April - 534 Pages
May - 522 Pages
June - 412 Pages

Total books by Month:

January - 12 Books
February - 3 Books
March - 6 Books
April - 4 Books
May - 11 Books
June - 6 Books

Favorite Book of the Month:

My Review for My Arms Will Hold You Tight

Each 4-color spread in this whimsical board book features illustrations of beloved animals—including llamas, elephants, and sloths—along with fun surprises like bats and flamingos. Authors Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley are masterful with rhyming and bring the tenderness of heartfelt love between these adorable baby animals and their parents to life. My Arms Will Hold You Tight will appeal to the whole family and is sure to be a favorite book for Mom, Dad, Grandma, or Grandpa to read with their precious little ones.

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