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Mrs. Behl's Booklist#23: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz RyanGenre: Historical Fiction
Kristen reviews this riches-to-rags story of the author's real grandmother, who fled unsafe conditions in Mexico and became a migrant worker in 1920's California. 2024-08-0604 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#22: 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-GalbisGenre: Historical Fiction, but based on author's true experiences
One of Kristen's favorite middle school reads yet, this story is about the thousands of children fleeing to Florida without their parents during Operation Pedro Pan and the Cuban revolution. 2024-07-3008 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#21: White Bird by RJ PalacioGenre: Historical Fiction (GRAPHIC NOVEL!)
Kristen reviews a continuation of Julian's story (the bully from her prior book, "Wonder") as he hears his grandmother's account of her years of hiding during the Nazi occupation of France in WWII. 2024-07-2307 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#20: SPECIAL EPISODE: How Much Should We Shelter Our Children When It Comes To Literature? Interview with Rachel Richart“Sheltering is different than guiding and protecting. Pretending things don't exist or aren’t real isn’t necessarily helpful to them, but guiding and protecting as they learn about it is the goal.”
Kristen interviews Christian mom and teacher Rachel Richart to unpack this controversial question. As Christian parents, teachers, and school librarians, where should we draw the line on inappropriate content in our children's books? And why? How can we remain approachable to our kids if they read something they question?
This episode is intended to be a helpful resource for Christian parents and teachers...2024-05-3145 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#19: The Bridge Home by Padma VenkatramanGenre: Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews this heartbreaking and heartwarming story of perseverance and hope through the eyes of homeless children in India.2024-05-3008 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#18: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamilloGenre: Fantasy/Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews this heart-warming tale for younger readers that teaches the power of love through the eyes of a china rabbit.2024-05-3003 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#17: Mananaland by Pam Munoz RyanGenre: Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews this tale of mystery, bravery and compassion with a touch of magic. Lots of parallels to refugees in our world today.2024-05-3004 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#16: Catching a Storyfish by Janice N. HarringtonGenre: Contemporary Fiction, multigenerational
Kristen reviews a novel-in-verse about a girl who must find her voice after moving to a new town and coping with her beloved grandfather's stroke.2024-05-2804 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#15: The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg SloanGenre: Contemporary Fiction, Animals
Kristen reviews a touching story of mutual love and benefit between an elephant and the humans who rescued her as the main character waits for her mother's return to America.2024-05-2802 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#14: The Running Dream by Wendelin Van DraanenGenre: Contemporary Fiction, Disabilities
Kristen reviews an inspiring, modern story of overcoming mental and physical barriers after a high school runner loses her leg.2024-05-2804 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#13: Space Case by Stuart GibbsGenre: Science Fiction/Thriller
Kristen reviews a humorous moon-based murder mystery, the first in a trilogy. A particularly popular pick for boys.2024-05-2804 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#12: Squished by Megan Wagner LloydGenre: Graphic Novel/Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews this delightful graphic novel about the strength of sticking together as part of a great big chaotic family.2024-05-0404 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#11: Hunted by Meagan SpoonerGenre: Fantasy/Fairytale Retelling
Kristen reviews this dark retelling of Beauty and the Beast.2024-05-0406 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#10: All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie ConnorGenre: Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews this thought-provoking modern look into the life of a child growing up with a parent in a minimum security prison. 2024-05-0407 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#9: Piecing Me Together by Renee WatsonGenre: Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews a thought-provoking story on Mrs. Behl's Mature Readers Booklist.2024-04-2107 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#8: 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie EmmonsGenre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Kristen reviews this sweet, self-published contemporary romance that landed on Mrs. Behl's Booklist for Mature Readers.2024-04-2106 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#7 When Stars Are ScatteredGenre: Graphic Novel/Non-fiction/Historical Fiction
Kristen reviews an inspirational graphic novel about the author's true experiences in a Somalian refugee camp.2024-04-2006 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#6: When You Reach Me by Rebecca SteadGenre: Contemporary Fiction/Historical Fiction/Science Fiction.
Kristen reviews this mystery/surprise science fiction story that will stretch the mind a little while spreading positive messages against bullying.
Explicit rating only for mild language present in the book, which is verbalized in this episode.2024-04-0706 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#5: Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRoccaGenre: Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Kristen reviews a novel-in-verse about the pieces of us that make us whole, through the eyes of a middle school Indian-American girl facing her mother's leukemia diagnosis. 2024-04-0703 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#4: A Handful of Stars by Cynthia LordGenre: Contemporary Fiction
Kristen reviews a story of friendship and the power of breaking the mold in this lovable story for middle grade readers. 2024-04-0703 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#3: Restart by Gordon KormanGenre: Contemporary Fiction, Humor
Kristen reviews this funny anti-bullying middle grade novel.2024-04-0703 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#2: My Brother's Keeper by Julie LeeGenre: Historical Fiction-- Korean War
Kristen reviews "My Brother's Keeper" as a tough but important read for middle school and high school children.2024-04-0707 minMrs. Behl's Booklist#1: Intro to Mrs. Behl's BooklistKristen explains who she is and how this project got started. In this podcast she will share middle school/high school book recommendations for readers wanting "clean" or appropriate content from a Christian perspective, and share snippets of her own writing updates along the way. Great for school librarians, parents and teachers!2024-04-0510 min