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Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)

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All the middle grade book reviews for 8-12 year olds at Thinking Kids!

Here at Thinking Kids, I’m committed to writing about the Bible, theology, and Christian history for your kids. You’ll find links here to all my reviews and resource lists, divided into subjects, for 8-12 year olds. I hope these are helpful for you as you seek to raise up your young people.

~ Danika Cooley

Wonderfully Made: God's Story of Life from Conception to Birth is a sweet Scripture and science based picture book for ages 5-11.
Be sure to check out my book on life in the womb for ages 5-11! I have some great free resources to go with it.

Christian History

The Absolutely Enormous List of Christian History Books {By Grade and Time Period}

History Lives Series by Mindy and Brandon Withrow (Christian Focus Publications)

John Knox by Simonetta Carr (Reformation Heritage Books, 2014)

John Knox: The Sharpened Sword by Catherine Mackenzie (Christian Focus Publications, 2012)

Michael Faraday: Spiritual Dynamo by Derick Bingham (Christian Focus Publications, 2010)

Fanny Crosby: The Blind Girl’s Song by Lucille Travis (Christian Focus Publications, 2013)

Hannah More: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Stop Writing by Sarah Allen (Christian Focus Publications, 2014)

With Two Hands: Stories of God at Work in Ethiopia by Rebecca Davis (CF4K, 2010)

Witness Men: True Stories of God at Work in Papua, Indonesia by Rebecca Davis (Christian Focus Publications, 2013)

Return of the White Book: True Stories of God at Work in Southeast Asia by Rebecca Davis (CF4K, 2014)

Lights in a Dark Place: True Stories of God at Work in Colombia by Rebecca Davis (CF4K, 2014)

Living Water in the Desert: True Stories of God at Work in Iran by Rebecca Davis (CF4K, 2015)

52 Spurgeon Stories: How a Spider Saved a Man’s Life and 51 Other Great Stories by Tony Hutter (DayOne Publications)

Titanic, the Ship of Dreams: John Harper by Robert Plant (CF4K, 2011)
 
Eric Liddell: Finish the Race by John W. Keddie  (CF4K, 2012)
 
Frances Ridley Havergal: The Girl Who Loved Mountains by Lucille Travis (CF4K, 2014)

At the Mercy of Kings: Mary of Orange by Linda Finlayson (CF4K, 2012)

John Stott: The Humble Leader by Julia Cameron (CF4K, 2012)

John Newton: A Slave Set Free by Irene Howat (CF4K, 2014)
 
Robert Moffat: Africa’s Brave Heart by Irene Howat (CF4K, 2014)
 
Augustine: The Truth Seeker by K.C. Murdarasi (CF4K, 2014)
 
 Guarding the Treasure: How God’s People Preserve God’s Word by Linda Finlayson (CF4K, 2012)
 
Wielding the Sword: Preachers and Teachers of God’s Word by Linda Finlayson (CF4K, 2014) 
 
Brother Andrew: Behind the Lines by Nancy Drummond (CF4K, 2014)
 
Anselm of Canterbury  by Simonetta Carr (Reformation Heritage Books, 2013)
 
Nate Saint: Operation Auca  by Nancy Drummand (Christian Focus Publications, 2012)
 
True Heroes ~ A List of Several Great Narrative Christian Heroes Series
 
Four Reasons to Teach Christian History ~ Book Suggestions
 
Hammer of the Huguenots by Douglas Bond (P&R, 2015) 

Marie Durand by Simonetta Carr (Reformation Heritage Books, 2015) 

The Hiding Place ~ Young Reader’s Version by Corrie Ten Boom (Chosen Books, 2015) 

John Welch: The Man Who Couldn’t Be Stopped by Ethel Barrett (Christian Focus 4 Kids, 2004)

The Glory of Grace: The Story of the Canons of Dort by William Boekestein (Reformation Heritage Books, 2012)

The Quest for Comfort: The Story of the Heidelberg Catechism by William Boekestein (Reformation Heritage Books, 2011)

Faithfulness Under Fire: The Story of Guido de Bres by William Boekestein (Reformation Heritage Books, 2010)

Trailblazers Boxed Sets (CF4K)

Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave by KC Murdarasi (CF4K, 2016)

Prayer

40 Days 40 Bites: A Family Guide to Pray for the World by Trudi Parkes (CF4K, 2014) 

Family Time: 82 Devotional Lessons and Simple Prayers by Andrew Brannigan (CF4K, 2015)

 

Bible

When God Says It – He Does It by Carine MacKenzie (CF4K, 2014)

Great Kings of the Bible: How Jesus is greater than Saul, David and Solomon (CF4K, 2014)

66 Books One Story: A Guide to Every Book of the Bible by Paul Reynolds (Christian Focus Publications, 2013)

Family Time: 82 Devotional Life Lessons and Simple Prayers by Andrew Brannigan (CF4K, 2015)

 How God Changes People: Conversion Stories from the Bible by Carine MacKenzie  (Christian Focus Publications, 2012)

The Christmas Story: The Bible Version by Carine Mackenzie (CF4K, 2014)

The Easter Story: The Bible Version by Carine Mackenzie (CF4K, 2015)

The Bible is God’s Word: The Evidence by Catherine Mackenzie (CF4K, 2015)

Children’s Stories by JC Ryle (CF4K, 2015)

How to be a Bible Beauty by Catherine Mackenzie (CF4K, 2015) 

Tough Questions About the Bible by Joel R. Beeke (Christian Focus Publications, 2013)  

The Lighted Way by Cousin Bessie (Grace and Truth Books)

Summer Theology for Kids Ages 2-18!

The Ology by Marty Machowski (New Growth Press, 2015)

God’s Servant Job by Douglas Bond (P&R Publishing, 2015)

The King Without a Shadow by RC Sproul (P&R Publishing, 1996/2012)

God’s Gospel by Jill Nelson (P&R, 2015)

 

Bible Activity

God’s Special Tent: The Story of the Tabernacle and What Came After by Jean Stapleton (Christian Focus Publications, 2013)

Colour the Psalms by Carine MacKenzie (CF4K, 2014)

Bible Heroes Coloring Books by Carine Mackenzie (CF4K, 2014) 

Children’s Bible Learning Cards

 

Creation Science

The Electrifying Nervous System by Dr. Lainna Callentine (Master Books, 2014)

44 Animals of the Bible by Nancy Pelander Johnson (Master Books, 2014)

The Flood of Noah by Bodie Hodges & Laura Welch (Master Books, 2014)

Giants: Legends & Lore of Goliaths by Charles Martin Jr. (Master Books, 2015)

Bugs: Big and Small God Made Them All by Will Zinke (Master Books, 2014)

The New Astronomy Book by Danny R. Faulkner (Master Books, 2014)

The Mineral Book by David McQueen (Master Books, 2014)

Growing Up God’s Way for Girls (EP Books, 2013)

Growing Up God’s Way for Boys (EP Books, 2013)

Jonathan Park Audiobooks by Pat Roy (Creation Works LLC)

Explore Dinosaur National Monument with Noah Justice (Master Books, 2015)

Awesome Science DVDs with Noah Justice (Master Books)

 

Christian Fiction

Jungle Doctor and the Whirlwind Audiobook (CF4K, 2012)

Concord Cunningham, Scripture Sleuth by Mat Halverson (Focus Publishing, Inc)

My Life As… The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle Series by Bill Myers (Thomas Nelson)

 

Read & Play Kits ~ Hands-On Learning Suggestions

Christian History Read & Play Kits

Creation Science Read & Play Kits

Bible Read & Play Kits

 

Curriculum

Bible Road Trip ~ A Three Year Bible Survey for Preschool to High School (Thinking Kids Press)

Exploring Creation Science Elementary Science by Jeanie Fulbright (Apologia)

The Electrifying Nervous System by Dr. Lainna Callentine (Master Books, 2014)

Studies in World History by Dr. James P. Stobaugh (Master Books) 

Intro to Archaeology & Geology by David Down and Dr. John D. Morris (Master Books)

The New Astronomy Book by Danny R. Faulkner (Master Books)

Tapestry of Grace (Lampstand Press)

All Through the Ages: History Through Literature Guide by Christine Miller (2001)

It’s Not Greek to Me by Todd Friel (Master Books)

Our 2013-2014 Curriculum for 4th and 5th Grade

Our 2014-2015 Curriculum for Preschool, 5th and 6th Grade

Character Quality Language Arts

 

Resource Lists

Bible Road Trip Upper Grammar Resource List (Grades 4-6)

Koine Greek Language Resources for Your Family

Seven Ways to Teach Worldview ~ Book Suggestions

Christian History ~ The Apostolic and Early Church Ages ~ c.30-325 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Nicene Age ~ 325-600 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Dark Age ~ 600-950 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Medieval Age ~ 950-1350 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Reformation Age ~ 1350-1648 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Rational Age ~ 1648-1790 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Revival & Missions Age ~ 1790-1914 AD ~ Resource List

Christian History ~ The Postmodern Age ~ 1914 AD – Present~ Resource List

The Absolutely Enormous List of Christian History Books {By Grade and Time Period}

Fabulous Christian Children’s Magazines

 

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  1. Lou Hunley says

    June 16, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Wow! This is such a great list of Christian History books. I especially love reading about the Reformation. Thank You!

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