New Kid Catastrophes Book Review

Book Review of TJ and the Time Stumblers: New Kid Catastrophes by Bill Myers

     Instead of my regular review, my eleven year old daughter will be reviewing instead.  Since this book was written to the tween audience, I think it is only apropos to get a tween critique.
     This book is about a girl who just got into a new school.  She has been an outcast.  Two goofballs from the twenty-third century appear from the future, and help guide her to get through school.  They also are there to lend a hand on issues she (and any kid reading) are going through as present day tweens.  There is a villain in the book, that inevitably becomes the enemy of the main character.  Spoiler Alert: The book ends with the two future visitors going back to where they came from, and with their help the protagonist becomes well known at school with good friends!
    I think the book is full of adventure.  The novel was written toward kids with tween lingo.  The characters are developed very well.  The book is also very funny, making you laugh at loud.  I like how the author expresses the characters, so you get to know them.  I thought that the author should have added Christian viewpoint.  God was not mentioned, but the story was clean with nothing immoral.  Overall, it's a fun and quick read for kids. 

(I received this book free from Tyndale Media as part of their blogging program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")

Daddy Dates Book Review

Book Review of Daddy Dates by Greg Wright

"The road map for any dad to raise and strong and confident daughter."

     Greg Wright pulled out all the stops on this one.  When hit with the reality that he was about to raise four teen daughters,  Wright went on a journey to figure out how to do it best.  After a lone trip into the country, Wright's vision was clear and he tested his new Daddy Date theory.  He would call a daughter, ask her formally for a date, show up at the door, and get to know his girls.  One on one.  One at a time.  This book is an easy read for Dad's, with step by step information on what to do and not to do when raising teenage girls.  How to build a solid and lasting relationship with daughters is covered in every page.  He brings humor and right now information any Dad can relate too.
     My husband and I completely fell in love with this book.  We have our own pre-teen, and as we all know, they don't come with a handbook or users manual.  Wright teaches Dad's how to listen and "hear" what their daughters are saying.  So, when it comes to the tough stuff, they can relate to how their girls react to and see the world.  This read is top-notch and very functional.  The chapters are short, so it's easy to get one or two in when Dad's are on a time crunch. We just believe this book will not only change the dynamic of the Dad - Daughter relationship, but will inevitably give our daughters a firm foundation on how they should be treated by their potential suitors.  That being said, this book is timeless and needed by this generation.  Get it today!


(I received this book free from Booksneeze as part of their blogging program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.")