Venom and Song by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper

This is Book Two of The Berinfell Prophecies. I have not read book one but felt like I was able to glean enough from the first few chapters of the book to not feel lost. It is a fantasy/adventure story of seven teenagers who are thrust into a world filled with supernatural creatures and told that they are the leaders of that world.

The book was frightening, gory and violent with many scenes of wars and battles depicted. The action was fast-paced and the story line moved quickly. For my own tastes it was a bit dark and depressing. The story is not overtly Christian and requires some effort and thought to make it such. There is a classic good vs. evil theme and an overall theme of the value of teamwork. The story was well-written and exciting, however I would not recommend it to younger children due to the violence.

It is always better to read a series of books from the beginning to really be able to follow the tale the authors weave.

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Bits and Pieces

Today I read some bits and pieces of old books because I haven't got a new one to read yet. Went back over the Canterbury Tales. Was I the only one who absolutely loved reading this in high school??? Also reading "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" in preparation for homeschooling curriculum next year for Jamie. Interesting ideas on dating from a different standpoint than the world sees it.
Found several bulldozer cake ideas for Eli's birthday party but not sure I can really pull off making any of them. Maybe I will just find someone who makes cakes for a living and order one! LOL!

“A Guy’s Guide to Life: How to become a man in 224 pages or less” by Jason Boyett

This book is targeted to teenage boys and is crammed with humorous, sound and godly advice to prepare today's boys for manhood. Using a three-fold approach, Boyett covers the mind, body and spirit. With chapters on communication, sex, grooming, faith, exercise, family, friends and being a gentleman, there is sure to be an area of interest to any boy who picks up this book!

    The book was fast-paced and easy to read, great for teenage boys who may not even like to read. Boyett uses modern-day language, straight talk and humor to capture your attention. I liked the sidebars in the book. They are quick little bites of info that sum up the important messages in that chapter. His style of writing is perfect for today's teens. The Biblical basis for the content of the book is presented in a down-to-earth tone, not preachy in the least. It would appeal to both Christians and non-Christians. I loved the book and plan on using it in my homeschool curriculum next year for my own son's reading program!!

 

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