Good Books for 2nd Graders?

So I love to read. If you have spent any time around here you know that. I love reading all types of books: recipe books, scary books, Christian fiction and the list goes on and on. I've read books on how to coupon, books on mystery and suspense, and books that inspire me. I just love to read. :)

I am so excited because my son is starting to gain that love of reading too. If you hung out while we were homeschooling you know how much trouble we had with that issue here. I was thinking he should be reading more and he was not interested at all. Thankfully that has taken off. His reading is much improved and he is actually enjoying it :)! (YAY!)

So I am curious as to what good books you and your kiddos have read lately? I really want some good ones for myself and for my son. He loves to read Magic Treehouse, Junie B and Ready Freddy. Are there any interesting books you have found out there for 2nd graders? What do you recommend for a wild, active, adventure seeking boy? I know he has a couple of Magic Treehouse to catch up on like the new one, Hurry Up Houdini.



I love that he is loving reading... So I want to keep that love going by always having good books on hand. So what good books have you guys checked out lately? Can you recommend any that he might enjoy or a series for me to check out? What do you recommend? I also want to find him a good devotional for boys. He is starting to read his bible more and I want to keep him going with that. I want him to understand the importance of devotional time. So I'm all ears! What is the go to series for your boys? What devotional do you like to use? Share away!!!

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"The Sparrow Found a House" Giveaway !

Elisha Press is running a “blitz giveaway” of signed softcover books. Five copies of “The Sparrow Found A House,” autographed by author Jason McIntire, will be given away on Saturday night. You can enter with just your email address by clicking here .

“The Sparrow Found A House” is a Christian novel targeted toward young adults, but advertised to be suitable for all ages. The author is a 2005 homeschool graduate, and homeschooling plays a major role in the story. Here’s the synopsis from the back of the book:

Fifteen-year-old Jessie Rivera is living every teenager’s nightmare. Her widowed mom has married a man who wears his heavy Christian values like his sergeant’s stripes – on both sleeves.

Glenn Sparrow is persistent, immovable, and not afraid to be firm. Worse than that, he’s loving, kind – even fun – and he has Chris, Moe, and Katie completely won over.

But Jessie is determined that she won’t be won over, or give up her “freedom” without a fight. She knows what she wants, and it isn’t what they’ve got.

Or is it?

Reviewers have used phrases such as “realistic,” “true to life,” “believable,” and “hard-hitting but understandable” to describe The Sparrow Found A House. All seem to agree that it's a little different from most Christian fiction.

I am anxious to see how this one ends. I was checking out the preview of the book myself before deciding to be a blog host for the giveaway and I got sucked in. It seems like it will be a very interesting read. I hope one of my great readers here will be able to win and tell me what they think as well! 

Be sure to get your entry in soon, as the giveaway ends at 8PM Central on Saturday. Click the button below and enter the giveaway for your chance to win a signed copy!