Books for Christian Girls: Series: Camp Club Girls

Monday, October 4, 2021

"McKenzie and the Iowa History Mystery" by Shari Barr

About this book:

“What's happening at Heritage Farms & Village? When McKenzie and Kate connect during farm camp at Heritage Farms and Village in Iowa, they begin to notice mysterious events that leave them both feeling uneasy. The Camp Club Girls realize they’re onto something. . .but what? The girls are on a mission to find out!”

Series: Book #24 in the “Camp Club Girls” series. Reviews of #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, and #23. [Note: This 24^th book is only available in the 4-in-1 Mystery Collection titled, “McKenzie” by Shari Barr. The last few books of this series are lurking online, but never went to print, so the collections are the only way to physically own the last few books.]

Spiritual Content- Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, & read; Prayers; Talks about God; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; McKenzie wishes she was more like Elizabeth because she always puts God first, but often wonders if God is disappointed in her because she’s not like Elizabeth at times; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying (including praying for someone who is mean to you and others); A mention of a blessing.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘wimps’ and two ‘dumb’s; A mean/rude bully (a teen boy) & his comments; A man threats a dog; Mentions of crimes, an intruder/thief, arrests, stolen items, & stealing; Mentions of threats; Mentions of rumors; Mentions of lies, lying, & liars; A couple mentions of a divorce (the bully’s parents); A couple mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of throwing up; A mention of a burglar; A mention of manure;

*Note: A couple mentions of John Wayne.

Sexual Content- N/A

-McKenzie Phillips

P.O.V. of McKenzie

160 pages

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My personal Rating-

I was really disappointed by this book, which is sad because it’s the last one in the series. I typically would have liked the mystery of hidden treasure, but the mean bully boy was so annoying, it was hard to get into the mystery. (I also don’t understand why the author included McKenzie’s wonderings about if God was disappointed in her for not being like Elizabeth, when that fear was never discussed or reassured to her that she doesn’t have to be like Elizabeth.) McKenzie’s aunt and uncle were no help in this story and it wasn’t my favorite for the series. Still clean, which I appreciate.

See y’all on Friday with a new review!

*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.

Monday, September 13, 2021

"Bailey and the Florida Park Mystery" by Linda Carlblom

About this book:

“Who's responsible for the peril at Mermaid Park? When Bailey and Sydney are invited to spend part of the summer with Bailey’s grandmother in Florida, both girls are fascinated by the local attraction—Mermaid Park. When curious and frightening events begin to take place, will the Camp Club Girls solve the mystery and save the park before time runs out?”

Series: Book #23 in the “Camp Club Girls” series. Reviews of #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #22. [Note: This 23^rd book is only available in the 4-in-1 Mystery Collection titled, “Bailey” by Linda Carlblom. The last few books of this series are lurking online, but never went to print, so the collections are the only way to physically own the last few books.]

Spiritual Content- A few Scriptures are quoted, mentioned, & discussed; Prayers & Blessings over food; Talks about God; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; A few mentions of miracles; A mention of a Christ-follower;

*Note: A mention of a boy looking up to his dad like a Greek god.

Negative Content- A bit of eye rolling; Mentions of seeing someone almost drowning & a drowning (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of sabotage & suspicious/criminal activities; A few mentions of arrests & jail; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of World War II; A mention of an assassination plot;

*Note: Bailey & Sydney assume that an older girl is fake because if her attitude & all the makeup she wears (though they tell each other not to be assuming the worst about people, but the girl can be mean to others so they pray for her); A few mentions of pop culture references (kids’ movies and characters); A couple mentions of car brands.

Sexual Content- Sydney thinks a boy is cute & blushes; Elizabeth says to focus on the mystery because there will be time for boys when they’re older; Alex comments on noticing a boy’s muscles; Mentions of the Tunnel of Love at the park & the sounds of kissing; Mentions of a girl’s boyfriend & dating; Mentions of cute boys, blushes, Sydney’s reaction (including a dreamy voice when talking about him & “gooey eyes” according to Bailey), & a crush.

-Bailey Chang, age 9

P.O.V. of Bailey