"Rosa Takes a Chance" by Susan Martins Miller

About this book:

  “Rosa Sanchez longs for a good education.

And the ten-year-old Texan takes a chance to pursuing her dream. But it won’t be easy. Mexican-American children of the 1930s face many obstacles to learning—from society’s attitudes about school for girls, to working in the fields to help their families, to the terrible, black-clouded storms of the “Dust Bowl.”

Even as Rosa’s family struggles to survive on the dry, windy plains, her spirit brightens when she meets people who want to teach as much as she wants to learn. But when her schoolteachers join the long line of families leaving Texas for the hope of a better life in California, how will Rosa move forward? Why would God put this dream deep in her heart if it isn’t going to happen?”


Series: Book #21 in the “Sisters in Time” series. Click on the numbers to be taken to that review: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, & #20.


Spiritual Content- Prayers & Thanking God; Talks about God & having hope; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Going to a Christmas Eve service; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of churches, church going, hymns, & ministers; Mentions of Christmas & the first Christmas; A mention of being blessed.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: three ‘stupid’s; Dust storms (up to semi-detailed); Injuries & Bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of illnesses & deaths; Mentions of Rosa saying how she hates dust storms; A few mentions of trapping skunks for their fat; A couple mentions of threats; A couple mentions of slaughtering a pig; A mention of meatpacking plants.

Sexual Content- N/A.

-Rosa Sanchez, age 10-11
                                P.O.V. of Rosa

                                            Set in 1934-1935
                                                    140 pages

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My personal Rating-

I don’t feel like I’ve read many books set in the Dust Bowl years, so this one was quite interesting to learn about. I loved Rosa’s passion for learning and how determined she was about school and just learning in general.

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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

"Running from Reality" by Missy & Mia Robertson

About this book:

  “Allie Carroway is done. With reality TV that is. It seemed fun at first, to be part of a famous family, but life gets embarrassing and challenging especially when every detail of your life is filmed for the world to see. Allie's cousins, Kendall, Ruby, Lola, and Hunter have had enough too. Each one has experienced some embarrassment, and lately it seems that all they do is complain about the show and how they don't like having everyone know what is going on in their lives. But when the cousins call a strike, they are quickly reminded that they can't go back on a decision they made as a family.

   But Papaw Ray has a surprise for the kids. He sends them on a trip to escape reality. With hunting season and the holidays just around the corner, it's the perfect time to take a trip and escape the show--but on one condition. They can't tell anyone about their adventures, no matter how fun, challenging, or even amazing they are. No cameras or pictures allowed.

   Allie, her cousins, and the family head for California and warmer weather, only to find that what's in store will be the hardest secret they've ever had to keep. Especially when what they learn, and the ways God allows them to help others, can give people hope and be light for all to see.

   This series explores the nature of a family filled with social, cultural, and physical diversity. In a world splashed with class and camouflage, the cousins are constantly looking for ways to love unconditionally through all the hiccups, with the love and faith of family.”

Series: Book #2 in the “Princess in Camo” series. Review of Book #1 Here!

Spiritual Content- Luke 12:48 in the dedication; Scriptures are mentioned, read, & thought over; Prayers, Blessings over food, Thanking God, & Talking to Him; Talks about God, your light, & miracles; ‘H’s are not capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God & witnessing; Mentions of prayers, praying, thanking God, & blessings over food; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of churches, church going, & a minister; Mentions of miracles & blessings; A few mentions of Christians & faiths; A couple mentions of a youth group & mission trip;

             *Note: A mention of a demon alligator story (Book #1).  

 

 

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘duh’s, two ‘sissies’s, and three ‘dumb’; Eye rolling; An allergic reaction scare; Mentions of hospital visits & ambulance rides (because of allergic reactions, broken bones, a cracked heads, and a snake bite); Mentions of injuries & blood/bleeding (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of criminals & vandalism; Mentions of hunting & gutting fish; A couple mentions of rumors; A mention of a car accident & death; 

             *Note: Mentions of alligators (Book #1) & snakes; Mentions of Halloween & trick-or-treaters; Mentions of zombies, werewolves, vampires, & monsters.

 

 

Sexual Content- Mentions of a cute boy, his muscles, & flirting; A few mentions of dating & a first kiss.

 

-Allie Carroway

                                P.O.V. of Allie

                                      192 pages

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My personal Rating-

I enjoyed this second book more than the first due to the message of shinning your light and Allie’s adventures with her cousins (that weren’t dangerous compare to the first book). It was cute and clean. 

 

 

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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.