Becca, Spencer, and Savannah guessed the right book! Now, this week’s quote:
Let me see. ‘Calm, cool, and quite’–yes, I think I can promise that. I’ve played the part of a prim young lady on the stage, and I’ll try it off. My powers are great, as you shall see; so be easy in your mind, my child.”
Happy guessing!
Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things–and the things that are not–to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God–that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
-1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (Emphasis mine.)
This one isn’t a novel, but it’s a great read for any fantasy or fairy-tale lover. Edited and compiled by Bodie Hodge and Laura Welch, it explains that since there are legends about them from almost every country and culture, there must have been a real creature that inspired dragons. Stunning information about dinosaurs, dragon-stories from all over the world, evidence for the creationist belief that dinosaurs lived with people–I’ve poured over this book! It’s the perfect real-life adventure for dragon-lovers, like myself; all from a Christian worldview. I would totally recommend it to any fantasy lover–or any one else who happened to be interested. We purchased our copy at the Ken Ham’s Creation Museum in Cincinnati.
Since this review was short, I’ll throw in my favorite characters from the two books* I reviewed during June:
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens – Lucie Manette, Charles Darnay, or Mr. Lorry. Yes, I know that’s a lot. No, it’s not all of them. There were a few characters I hated.
Sarah Whitcher’s Story by Elizabeth Yates – Sarah maybe?
* Only two. Pathetic.
Ellen and Juliana guessed the book, and Spencer. . . kind-of did. I have more than one nature book on my shelves, but I think he meant this one! 🙂 Super cute; it’s a picture book about a fawn, that is illustrated by real photographs of wildlife.
Now:
“You mathematician! I wish you could at least pay a compliment without arithmetic!”
Not sure how many of you have read this one, but I know some of you have. Happy guessing!
There’s a handful of guys who stand on a street-corner we drive by sometimes, with signs that say: “Honk for peace!” and the like.
I always thought it was ironic that they were trying to get people to be loud and obnoxious about peace–but that’s beside the point. I think they were the ones that really got me thinking about peace. What it means.
World peace. Imagine. Probably none of us have–thankfully–really experienced war. Probably none of us know so much that we truly understand what it means. But we know enough. Enough to know that it’s horrific.
Peace. Imagine it. It would be wonderful.
Because we’re human. Because we’re sinful. Because–
It needs but one foe to breed a war, not two. . . And those who have not swords can still die upon them. (937)
–The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
I think almost everyone, way deep down inside, wants peace. But down deeper there’s something they want more, and that’s why we have wars.
**
This is probably surprising to some of you, coming from me. And I’m sure it’s controversial. But I know what I believe, and I’m not ashamed of it. I don’t believe fighting is good, but I believe it’s better than tyranny. Well, what do you know about it? you may be thinking. Not much. But I know enough.
I don’t mean I don’t ever have doubts or questions, everyone does; but I know what I believe, and it’s worth standing for. Worth dying for.
Worth fighting for.
Nebraska Is My Home by James C. and Vera Olson was the last book I had to read for History! I do have a few ideas for the coming Thursdays though. 🙂
This book is a story about a family; and the authors wove information into the story-line, like I did with my science stories. As you’ve probably guessed from the title, it’s all about Nebraska. There is information about the Indians, as well as the pioneers.
It was fun to read a book that was all about my home and I recognized a lot of the names. I had a few concerns, but over-all it was a good, informative book. It isn’t a novel though, I was disappointed how un-storyish it was. One of my concerns was how young their children were, considering some of the things they were talking about, though the book was not overly intense. I also felt like it was a bit pro-Indian anti-pioneer at first, but they resolved that pretty well.
It was published in the nineteen fifties, and I’m not sure where it can still be bought; but if you can find a copy I would giving it a try–especially for those of you who live in Nebraska!
P.S. Happy July! 🙂
