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All the middle school book reviews 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 middle school reviews and resource lists, divided into subjects. I hope these are helpful for you as you seek to raise up your young people.

~ Danika Cooley

When Lightning Struck! is the exciting story of Martin Luther for young adults by Danika Cooley.
Be sure to check out my historical fiction novel on Martin Luther for middle and high school students.
There’s a free discussion guide and a 12 week Martin Luther unit study to go with it.

Christian History

When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley (Fortress Press, 2015)

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

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

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

God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History by Brian Cosby (Christian Focus Publications, 2014)

George Whitefield by Michael A.G. Haykin (EP Books, 2014)

The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts by Douglas Bond (Reformation Trust, 2013)

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)

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

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

John Newton: A Slave Set Free by Irene Howat (CF4K, 2014)

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

Robert Moffat: Africa’s Brave Heart by Irene Howat (CF4K, 2014)

Titanic, the Ship of Dreams: John Harper by Robert Plant (CF4K, 2011)

Eric Liddell: Finish the Race by John W. Keddie  (CF4K, 2012)

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

Augustine: The Truth Seeker by K.C. Murdarasi (CF4K, 2014)

Frances Ridley Havergal: The Girl Who Loved Mountains by Lucille Travis (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)

Nate Saint: Operation Auca by Nancy Drummand (Christian Focus Publications, 2012)

A Plymouth Pilgrim: William Bradford’s Eyewitness Account of the Mayflower Passengers by Donald W. White (2014) 

True Heroes ~ A List of Several Great Narrative Christian Heroes Series

Four Reasons to Teach Christian History ~ Book Suggestions

What’s the Point of Life by Mez McConnell (Christian Focus Publications, 2014)

30 Events That Shaped the Church by Alton Gansky (Baker Books, 2015)

George Muller by Joan Ripley Smith (EP Books, 2014)

Girolamo Savonarola by Douglas Bond & Douglas McComas (EP Books, 2014)

Hammer of the Huguenots by Douglas Bond (P&R, 2015)

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

Four Christian History & Bible Resources for Students! by Tim Dowley (Fortress Press) 

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

Trailblazers Boxed Sets (CF4K)

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)

 

Creation Science

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

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

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)

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

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

The Heavens Declare Episodes 1-3 (Awesome Science Media, 2015)

Awesome Science DVDs with Noah Justice (Master Books)

 

Theology

Water the Earth: A Student’s Guide to Missions by Aaron Little (Christian Focus Publication, 2014)

Bitesize Theology: An ABC of the Christian Faith by Peter Jeffrey (EP Books, 2000)

Questions God Asks by Israel Wayne (New Leaf Press, 2014)

The Third Day: The Gospel of Luke Chapters 22-24  illustrated by Alex Webb-Peploe & designed by André Parker (The Good Book Company, 2014)

Rebels Rescued: A Student’s Guide to Reformed Theology by Brian Cosby (Christian Focus Publications, 2012)

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

Summer Theology for Kids Ages 2-18!

Visual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth About God by Tim Challies and Josh Byers (Zondervan, 2016)

 

Bible

How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible by Keith Ferrin (Bethany House, 2015) 

Christian Living

Sex Matters (for your teens!) by Jonathan McKee (Bethany House, 2015)

Prayer

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

 Apologetics

Backchat: Answering Christianity’s Critics by Chris Sinkinson (Christian Focus Publications, 2014)

Into the Book: An Adventurous Journey Inside the Gospel of John by Patricia Roberts-Adams (Smart Mouse Press, 2013)

 

Read & Play Kits ~ Hands-On Learning Suggestions

Christian History Read & Play Kits

Creation Science Read & Play Kits

Bible Read & Play Kits

 

Curriculum

Cobblestone Path ~ Martin Luther 12-week Unit Study (Thinking Kids Press)

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

Cobblestone Path Church History Research Journals (Thinking Kids Press)

Exploring Creation Science Elementary Science by Jeanie Fulbright (Apologia)

Philosophy Adventure – Pre-Socratics by Stacy Farrell (Home School Adventure Co.)

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

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

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

Character Quality Language Arts

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

Concepts of Mathematics & Physics (Master Books)

 

Resource Lists

Bible Road Trip Dialectic (Grades 7-9) Resource List

Discipleship (& Philippians) for Middle & High School Students {Printable Resource List}

Biblical Sexuality for Middle & High School Students {with Printable Resource List}

Creation Science for Middle & High School Students {with Printable Resource List}

Christian Magazines for Middle & High School Students {With Printable Resource List}

Koine Greek Learning Resources for Kindergarten to High School

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}

 

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