The story of Oliver Twist tells of the struggles of a young orphan boy in the streets of London. It follows him from his birth, to his labeling as a trouble-maker when he dares to ask for more food, being sold as an apprentice, accused of attempted murder, running away and getting caught up… Continue reading Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Month: November 2011
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle
After Margaret Murray and her baby brother encounter a strange visitor in their kitchen one night during a storm, they are whisked away on an incredible journey to find their missing father. Along the way, they will help fight a growing evil that threatens the entire universe. Some planets have already given in. Earth… Continue reading A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
It's a classic tale of two unlikely friends. George is small and resourceful. Lennie is very large, and very strong, but short on brains. Lennie's strength, coupled with his pure innocence, often gets him into trouble that George has to get him out of. They travel from job to job, but they have a… Continue reading Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
No Wonder They Call Him the Savior by Max Lucado
For Christians, the Cross is a symbol of salvation and hope of eternal life. Our faith rests on what happened on the Cross, but can we find hope there for our everyday lives? When we're feeling lonely, guilty, or tired? When we feel like giving up? Yes, the events of the crucifixion and resurrection… Continue reading No Wonder They Call Him the Savior by Max Lucado