Books for Grownups · Homeschooling · Reading

“All That’s Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment” Review

“Discernment? Yes, I want that.” And so I chose this book recommendation out of several given to all the teachers at Chairs Classical Academy by our fearless leader (shout out to Jen!). This is not my typical fair which tends towards more philosophical or…science fiction. Weird combo (or not?), but as a teacher at a… Continue reading “All That’s Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment” Review

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“The Aeneid for Boys and Girls” Review

“The Greeks besieged the city of Troy for nearly ten years.” So begins, The Aeneid for Boys and Girls by Alfred Church (and edited by Memoria Press). In the Omnibus class I taught for Chairis last year, we did the full Aeneid and it proved very difficult for 7th graders. I really enjoyed it, but… Continue reading “The Aeneid for Boys and Girls” Review

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“King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table” Review

“After wicked King Vortigern had first invited the Saxons to settle in Britain and help him to fight the Picts and Scots, the land was never long at peace.” So begins King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green. Green, who has written into narrative many famous myths and legends… Continue reading “King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table” Review

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“The Imagination Station” – a Series Review

I don’t like The Magic Treehouse series. There. I said it. I’m assuming that there are millions – literally, millions – of parents out there who feel differently. There must be. How else could Mary Pope Osborne have published approximately 2,469,698 titles? How else could they sell so well? How else could they occupy entire… Continue reading “The Imagination Station” – a Series Review