LYDIA BARNES AND the BLOOD DIAMOND TREASURE

Books My Kids Read

I get asked all the time what my kids are reading. I don't know if it's because I'm a mom of four, because I'm an author, or because our car, house, pool bag, porch, very lives are littered with hardbacks, paperbacks, a Kindle and picture books. But the books we read are truly a reflection of who we are. Since people are curious. I decided to start this tab on my blog to share what my kiddos are reading. But it only helps you, if you understand a little bit about them.

MADDIE - AGE 19, SOCCER OBSESSED SORORITY GIRL
MAX - AGE 17, BOY WITH MUSIC IN HIS SOUL AND SPEED IN HIS FEET
MALLORY - AGE 14, GIGGLING, GIDDY, GIRL WHO LOVES SOCCER AND HER FRIENDS
MAGUIRE - AGE 12, CREATIVE, FREE SPIRITED ACTOR DANCING TO HIS OWN BEAT

LYDIA BARNES AND the BLOOD DIAMOND TREASURE

7/10/2013

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Mallory recently pulled out of her older sister's book cupboard the The Blood Diamond Treasure by Heather Gemmen Wilson. I met Heather at the Write to Publish writer's conference way back when I was pregnant with Mallory, so it only seemed fitting for Mallory to dive into one of Heather's books. After getting only 30 pages in, Mallory rushed into my room exclaiming, "Mommy, I. LOVE. THIS. BOOK!!!!" Mallory tends to overdo the explanation marks and facial expressions of life, but these were warranted. The Blood Diamond Treasure is a great read for middle grade girls. It's short enough (around 150 pages) that it doesn't seem daunting. IMing, earbuds and iPods make the story hip and relevant. This adventure laden tale takes the main character, Lydia, to Liberia on a hunt for diamonds while exposing her to the poverty of a third world country. But, this book is more than a mystery or a travel adventure. It is a journey filled with faith and inspiration.

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Books My Kids Read