Journey from Skioria by Kandi J. Wyatt

Genre:  Middle Grade, Fantasy

Source:  I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Kandi J. Wyatt has been one of my favorite authors since I was first introduced to her “Dragon’s Courage” series.  She has the ability to suck you in from the very beginning. Her world building is always exquisite. In this book, we meet Tania who falls overboard and wakes up in a strange land with strange people around her. As she travels with her new friend, Trilicius to his home of Skioria, he describes all that she sees. Kandi’s world building puts you right in the middle of the world. I equate it to the first time I watch the movie Avatar. I was amazed at the creativity of the world.  That’s what Kandi does with words.

The Characters she has created are wonderful. I loved that Tania was taller than the Skiorians, Terrans and people from Avary.  She has given them each their own culture that we can relate to.  I found Tania to be very believable. This is probably because I have taught that age and have grandchildren that age. I absolutely loved the idea that a council had to be convened to decide how to help Tania get back to her family.  This gives us a look at how their world operates. This is a great fantasy,  adventure story.  Since I am one of those adults that absolutely adore reading middle-grade fiction I can recommend it to middle-grade kids that I teach. I am always pleased to place Kandi’s books on my shelves.  This one is another I will recommend to my students and to all adults like me who love not only great stories but specifically middle-grade stories.

Our Good Father Seeing God Through the Eyes of Jesus by Pierre Eade

Genre: Adult, Christian, Inspirational

Source: I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

The beginning of this book is wonderful. The author references the late painter Bob Ross. He talks about how Bob would paint these realistic pictures. What the author has done has shown us through scriptures the most wonderful painting of our heavenly father.  I had never seen so many references in one place that paints such a clear picture of everything our father is.  This is not a book you read one time and put down. This is a book you read over and over again because each time you read it you discover something else about our Good Father.  There was one part of the book that I absolutely loved. Yes, I loved all of the scripture references. But that is not it. On pages 178 to 179 the author has taken a collection of scriptures and put them together to create the “Father’s Love Letter”.  It is probably the most beautiful part of the book.  There are so many scriptures taken from different parts of the Bible and put together into a beautiful love letter. 

This is not only a book I will read again and again, but will recommend to friends everywhere.

Wifi Kicked the Bucket by Kishmi Davis

Genre: Children's Picture Book
Source:  I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

This should be a must-read book for all parents who are concerned their children are spending too much time on their electronic devices.


This is a cute little book that teaches children to use their imagination and get outside to play more. When the Wi-Fi won't work for the bunny family, Mama Bunny suggests they find something else to do. The bunny family have  fun playing outside and with each other. Even Daddy Bunny gets in on the fun. Only Mama Bunny knows the real reason the Wi-Fi doesn't work.  This is a great book for all kids today because they can't seem to get along without their technology.