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Covert Operations: Part 2 Last week, we talked about the military’s special forces and their covert operations. We discovered God has some covert ops for us too. How was your first covert mission? Are you ready for another assignment? If you are just joining us, look back at last week’s Cross Training: Covert Operations: Part…

If you thought Willy Wonka crafted some cool candy, you’ll be amazed at what Mrs. White can do. However, her magical candy comes at a price. Fablehaven author, Brandon Mull, treats us to a deliciously dangerous mystery in The Candy Shop War. Four friends are caught in the crossfire of a war between magicians as…

A hamburger storm with a hot dog front is coming in from the northwest. Zuno dreams of such a weather change. He has chosen Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett, this book chronicles the happenings of the city of Chewandswallow. In Chewandswallow, the forecast serves as…

Covert Operations: Part 1 We love the military. We have been fortunate to know Navy SEALS, Green Berets, Stealth Fighter pilots, and many more who faithfully serve our country. They have a big cool factor, but often model a humble spirit. Their work is classified and they specialize in covert operations. God calls us to…

Among the Hidden steps forward as the first book of Margaret Peterson Haddix’s the Shadow Children sequence. In a future society that permits only two children per family, Luke is a third. Confined to the house, he lives the life of the hidden only to discover he is not alone. Will Luke join the other…

My son has a field trip this week and Zuno is pouting because he can’t go too. It reminds him of The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash, written by Trinka Noble and illustrated by Steven Kellogg. Join Jimmy’s class on their field trip to the farm. What will happen when Jimmy’s pet boa constrictor…

Can you keep a secret? Friendship and trust go together like chips and salsa. When someone confides in you, are you faithful not to tell? Proverbs 11:13 says: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.” (NIV) If you suffer from “loose lips”, watch out because gossip often returns to its…

Preteens and middle school students will enjoy Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick. Sonnenblick strikes a balance between laugh out loud humor and the harsh reality of life’s curve balls. Don’t miss this one.

A Cloak for a Dreamer written by Aileen Friedman and illustrated by Kim Howard is Zuno’s Pick. This Marilyn Burns Brainy Day Book multiplies your fun with a special section explaining the math behind the tale and providing hands-on activities. Quilters will love this one.

Girls, what kind of jewel are you: diamond, ruby, emerald, or sapphire? Guys, did you know that, even now, God may be designing a crown for you? Check it out: “A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”  Proverbs 12:4 (NIV) TV, movies, and…