Join Carey as she delves into some picks that navigate through suffering and hard times, and why kids should read sad books.

Book List:

*Home in the Woods, by Eliza Wheeler
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Woods-Eliza-Wheeler/dp/0399162909/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CL5V3YKXEB6N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4Hw6yPgtfL5ZqkfJp8L1E2BRzYf3iN_0uHhTE3-g9SHPCP8uaQu5-aGek6Pvo-4cZWqO0wcsLUlbWp6mVqu3fuhdMBdsT7dETjSea49d_gkILBS1v-Y-jXH6_bMHR44t2cHqiVs0iU-BzBD4z6-nEqEY-C90LrdZSI7R4gQrBzSzdrSVHaOMJv-GL1vikp5C7AsiNU0lT7p9qQOh3zU2QGShtaXOHQuJex7Lly6IbgY.hmokPot7Va9TUZheEG6Oeb86qTP2LQ26114mynOcvSc&dib_tag=se&keywords=home+in+the+woods&qid=1709340028&sprefix=home+in+the+woods%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1


*Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Fox-John-Reynolds-Gardiner/dp/0064401324/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F9CGTPEC8D2A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gz2DxTWG9fWcYUdIqXgkRJqNLxY0q5fMf-RX7xujuaBALgV3QHfXEYF6cohlg5IF1gP2MZwIfmFUTasKoodN5Qd-Db1OFJfkvK0Pd-o2Q9ZPe5GZ4PCVUuc3Iz0BUXQSDPealN-EvPEAve_ycisc0OWUZlphxhIVOB933NMLSvDdxi1n63y0zJrQwONbqCLvyoRGCekZMEpJlOPjSuvN2k-VfRdP5Lr0vu3DCLCPlp0.uhr6IjR4CivKSw71kcicSA5a2vRRnzPjiFpXI1uJ6KQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=stone+fox&qid=1709339970&sprefix=stone+fox%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1


*The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo
https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Edward-Tulane/dp/0763680907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34AJOBFQUOCLD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E4Msl6C-HwvCMb0QqaSV3cA-HO22i39Dz0x17GBD0P6k1abMim-L84BgnWKu3jSKTxfGlb_XyzNOke9nXPcoEYN2G0-CoaPS9k_dfWOXopUXLPPcHv9vrdIl2oDhHCqPYP9UXvMNrCPcsVy57RLd7MpCzEN89rTgKUsUYyDfU3KsJd_Dyt7EAnlDS4Fpd_wMRli9MUaCBpVaog26Fxmr3A.emNWH5SrzZegVMbbMLcXYPBonprmdmNgROxBiFndyRk&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+mysterious+journey+of+edward+tulane&qid=1709340092&sprefix=the+mysterious+journey+of+edward+tulane%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1

Should Christians allow books that reference magic at all? What about classic fairy tales that involve magical powers? Join Carey for her take on fantasy, the occult, and magical stories.

Book List (specifically suggested for high school students):
*Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones

https://www.amazon.com/Howls-Moving-Castle-Diana-Wynne/dp/0061478784/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pXkYRA_Q_460z8fikTuw_bLAXucAN05djFDWoYOSwFNqnUR6TIV06BZScHDFM-iMI471407e3L78VR29n2wSHk4NbrqugTDPiKZiclVDC_3NcB1ANtz-5_XL7U1AYIOgI81hr9yOHXb1pmxuTqvQVOFPiuzOm9jeH13ANMpfGWZDOkKQlEJfrNJBbB5x0iXtmIDwUD9xYrV-FVxWTt8-SvnK7vL3EJVjHTYLvkL8xvYM50NcAq2uMANT3Qm7EnPsuguJ01KcSoIj0j0wVXoV6rA4uHPNv2EBwMD2GgWnOEo.X4oHPCW4vYVdQfUAmROmUcvI7gmkdufCcjo3KjJfWrU&qid=1708197042&sr=8-5

*The Sword in the Stone, by T.H. White

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Stone-T-H-White/dp/B0BTRKRGSN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FUZ0XWPIKECW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WCOAz3IyJaC3pUOyt27c6KiKmDQsa-HLwsayvZ0Np9v8A46_daN5TQFnpazLYq23OabcMbl1cDjGEkPgxwY0xU1z7DVayXtC-UOPgRWP2_fy-rUIwCWAKNJsCPeeHNn9a4ohRCqJ4tuDMrUtTpgGKFQzuxFcy3Fk0ScO3TjtiMIDYDaigWn8ROBJ-Ljy_GXmhDiwsOq6C6S_lFw5QR4apl9aRbK5OKbrM5DifG8VI5Y.Av0BccN_RtPKb8d9X1t_Em764_i2RVGvpd6eUXv_HgY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+sword+and+the+stone&qid=1708197180&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin:2656022011&rnid=618072011&s=books&sprefix=the+sword+and+the+stone,stripbooks,192&sr=1-1

*Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis

https://www.amazon.com/Till-We-Have-Faces-Retold/dp/0062565419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HK99K6AWJDBG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eG1c57lRHKVcEA4Zl14euZ7-1N-KAF22jYQC0v-uTPtfJacg5Fl3txcBrCNbv0mNYtNNZzZ2bZGU8skhBfc18lIuHYmpe4hWQUKWj6duZlE6yq3BSU1YKv5H116K6GXLjv33v2xOV-gi_7oJ5T8dvxGM97tGpllRKeyAU9CJBG3MrRzsrPtQ_cX8qfEHH95s407Gk3__17iUCgHcYmZYhTLZuLKjvn6Oh7zEymSsatE.d90AbZZUcPBPLnkciBgiv-LfgOX32tJlqnH4o273hZo&dib_tag=se&keywords=till+we+have+faces&qid=1708197368&s=books&sprefix=til+we+,stripbooks,90&sr=1-1

Join Carey for her take on quality fantasy fiction for your tween and teen kids--and why they need a good dose of humility with it!

Book List:

*The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen, by Lloyd Alexander

https://www.amazon.com/Remarkable-Journey-Prince-Jen/dp/0142402257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RUDNMM9KSMRB&keywords=the+remarkable+journey+of+prince+jen&qid=1706479109&sprefix=the+remarkable+journey+of+prince+jen,aps,108&sr=8-1

*A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle

https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Swiftly-Tiltling-Planet/dp/1250003431/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P22K8KXH067W&keywords=a+wrinkle+in+time&qid=1706479278&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=a+wrin,aps,108&sr=1-3

*The Winter King, by Christine Cohen

https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Fantasy-Village-Thrilling-Giftable/dp/1952410312/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OH2S5A8SUXO6&keywords=the+winter+king&qid=1706486258&s=books&sprefix=the+winter+king,stripbooks,97&sr=1-3

We are jumping into 2024 with a GIVEAWAY, including at $50 gift card to bigskylifebooks.com! Head over to her Instagram at @MrsFlicksPicks for details on how to enter to win!

This week, Carey recommends some of her favorite mouse stories because...well, mice are nice.

Book List:
*The Complete Brambly Hedge, by Jill Barkley

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Brambly-Hedge/dp/0007450168/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MPT2T6LZW26Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qqPhpzluP5Lg7ceJQhnS8UMcHQKNZZh8bOc6aP2EXY-ZCsZ8RRF-WQRjEU_VijNi2DI3isMe3ZKh9iU3N2FPiCrZMZcPA93SjpgGxHycs4vR4uXgDAHj39H-I_QPQy76JZ4bIa1R3SIbqjjAHSB0jsfheYtt-K3EUHpq2Flvlmnw-YT_eJx0iHju3i6M8TZ3d2-LgNnqh3sM8ffP89Y4yuK_DPq1nTbyjqVKuvjnmho.mV30phOvVbAxVFgG5E1VR6YDHX9zoTJ9s4Y-TZblJX0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+complete+brambly+hedge&qid=1705430559&sprefix=the+complete+bramb,aps,88&sr=8-1

*The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo

https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Despereaux-Being-Princess-Thread/dp/0763680893/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4XnEshAsOUCy-smkBwG0wya7wmmwfTr1tFIcpe5TAabAeNxa3oMFVLtayruJBWxnBtRVSY3xfUn5JAb8o98QX22qv_lMwJzKj4h5QGJGGudKNIV28iJKLQnthT152lXk8jzgGIh_XLl5dK7lchlXXztnGQL-hD3nyep6BDRbNQu5JDK_Luxh3BjuCYiSJ1oiDIHrnwsSVx1AS5iLHDRDUVrPMAjm98dtl2d9_pR3DVk.5KAivJmoiKSkDF0trc_mCVlQ1TORdsM7mf9X57_fFNY&qid=1705434978&sr=8-1

*Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O’Brien

https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Frisby-Rats-Robert-OBrien/dp/0689710682/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LBYP0SVY18CM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aT2RRu-ryXXXSfPmP_SuLXLdebRPzIf1RpOSkUg59CEQlXlkakJ1Q4p_JUIL5tsRErwFjIppFpUT5leVV4TZeFmrzsyYce0VetsWARLGdm1__Rzr_E7K9qEjoV-ni2bSZqaGok2dcSmuJ6wd4fQg9g.He7tY8IEfoO5S5Vjo-MlXNdroUKPGBO0QRCG7i89iGE&dib_tag=se&keywords=mrs.+frisby+and+the+rats+of+nimh+book&qid=1705180809&sprefix=Mrs.+Frisby+,aps,87&sr=8-1

Tune in for another round of Carey's Christmas favorites! If Christmas books are not already a big part of your family traditions, these picks are a great starting point!

Book List:

*The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, by Gloria Houston
https://www.amazon.com/Year-Perfect-Christmas-Tree-Appalachian/dp/0140558772/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39DTT0VAGGWGA&keywords=the+year+of+the+perfect+christmas+tree&qid=1702179240&sprefix=the+year+of+hte+%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1

*The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, by Susan Wojciechowski
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Miracle-Jonathan-Toomey/dp/0763678228/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27OJGNWO3VLU1&keywords=the+christmas+miracle+of+jonathan+toomey&qid=1702179295&sprefix=the+christmas+mirc%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1

*A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486268659/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=19877GBUNP1KH&keywords=a+christmas+carol&qid=1702179360&s=books&sprefix=a+christmas+carol%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Join Carey for this (controversial?) episode as she shares her thoughts on children's classics and adaptations, and what all that has to do with her love of baking.

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Book List:
*Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Women-Puffin-Louisa-Alcott/dp/0147514010/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1LMQJFJ28183E&keywords=little+women&qid=1701094735&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=little+women,aps,245&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

*Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson

https://www.amazon.com/Kidnapped-Puffin-Classics-Robert-Stevenson/dp/0141326026

*Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Green-Gables-Illustrated-Illustrations/dp/9916732000/ref=sr_1_6?crid=39XPWF185OSMM&keywords=anne+of+green+gables&qid=1701112095&s=books&sprefix=anne+of,stripbooks,87&sr=1-6

Join Carey as she looks at what it means to read widely, as well as what she has learned from paint chips!

Book List:
*The Persian Cinderella, by Shirley Climo

https://www.amazon.com/Persian-Cinderella-Shirley-Climo/dp/0064438538/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GGMICNH0B97O&keywords=the+persian+cinderella&qid=1699647778&sprefix=the+persian+cinder,aps,168&sr=8-1

*Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison, by Lois Lens

https://www.amazon.com/Indian-Captive-Story-Mary-Jemison/dp/0064461629/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y2B7N7PRZG8I&keywords=indian+captive&qid=1699712351&s=books&sprefix=indian+captive,stripbooks,66&sr=1-1

*The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare

https://www.amazon.com/Bronze-Bow-Elizabeth-George-Speare/dp/0395137195/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1699714246&sr=1-1

Further fairy tales re-told:

*La Princesa and the Pea, by Susan Elya
https://www.amazon.com/Princesa-Pea-Susan-Middleton-Elya/dp/0399251561/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15BNCGJC5VJPC&keywords=la+princesa+and+the+pea&qid=1699718432&s=books&sprefix=la+princesa+and+the+pea%2Cstripbooks%2C70&sr=1-1

*The Three Snow Bears, by Jan Brett
https://www.amazon.com/Three-Snow-Bears-Jan-Brett/dp/0399247920/ref=sr_1_29?crid=10LXSNPY36375&keywords=jan+brett&qid=1699718577&s=books&sprefix=jan+brett%2Cstripbooks%2C60&sr=1-29

*Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, by John Steptoe
https://www.amazon.com/Mufaros-Beautiful-Daughters-Reading-Rainbow/dp/0688040454/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HODEDI1AJL70&keywords=mufaro%27s+beautiful+daughters&qid=1699718659&s=books&sprefix=mufaro%2Cstripbooks%2C72&sr=1-1

Poetry is fun again! Don't miss this episode as Carey makes the case for poetry and why all Christians should try to form an appreciation of it!

Book Lists:
*The Owl and the Pussycat, by Edward Lear, Jan Brett

https://www.amazon.com/Owl-Pussycat-Edward-Lear/dp/0698113675/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OW56KYQPXRW9&keywords=the+owl+and+the+pussycat+jan+brett&qid=1697885491&sprefix=the+owl+and+the+pussycat+jan+brett,aps,74&sr=8-1

*Smelly Bill, by Daniel Postgate

https://www.amazon.com/Smelly-Bill-Daniel-Postgate/dp/0807574635/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1697886081&sr=8-1

*Paul Revere’s Ride, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Ted Rand

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reveres-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/0140556125/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L17R86D4PAIQ&keywords=paul+revere%27s+ride+by+henry+wadsworth+longfellow&qid=1698000476&sprefix=paul+revere%27s+rid%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

*Goblin Market, by Christina Rossetti

https://www.amazon.com/Goblin-Market-Illustrated-Christina-Rossetti/dp/1849946949/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3VY9C53HB46FU&keywords=Goblin+market&qid=1697916347&s=books&sprefix=goblin+market,stripbooks,83&sr=1-4