Since our local schools are just letting out for summer, I decided to dedicate this week’s Friday Book Pick to more summer reading suggestions for kids. A few weeks ago I lined out three series that I recommend for different age groups. This week, I’m adding another series for young girls, Sisters in Time put out by Barbour Publishing.
This series gives young teen and pre-teen girls a chance to explore different time periods throughout American history through the eyes of a strong girl character. In each book, elements of the character’s faith affect their choices and how they view the situations around them.
In researching Christian historical fiction for kids, I read two of these books: Maureen the Detective: The Age of Immigration (Veda Boyd Jones) and Mandy the Outsider: Prelude to World War 2 (Norma Jean Lutz). The books were fun, suspenseful and full of interesting historical detail. Both characters were challenged in their faith and grew as a result. They also dealt with real-world challenges with which any young girl can relate: friendships, family relationships, and school issues.
Sisters In Time series has a fun website that allows kids to learn more about history and about the characters. The books can be purchased through Amazon, ChristianBook.com or anywhere Christian books are sold. If you are looking for other titles for girls, for boys or for older teens, check out my other summer reading recommendations.
Have a great summer!
Great suggestions.