Showing posts with label by Shari Barr. Show all posts
Showing posts with label by Shari Barr. Show all posts

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 24th 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, April 5, 2021

"McKenzie's Branson Brainteaser" by Shari Barr

About this book:

  “Someone’s missing in Missouri!
   McKenzie and Sydney meet in Branson, Missouri, where McKenzie has been recruited to help at the Dixie Stampede. While the girls take in the sights and sounds of Silver Dollar City, they become involved in a search for a teen girl’s long-lost uncle.
   A thirteen-year-old family feud…
   A necklace carved with “SS”…
   A familiar fairy statue…
   The “Shara Smiles” Man…
   With no clue other than a whittled necklace, how will the Camp Club Girls ever reunite this family?”


Series: Book #18 in the “Camp Club Girls” series. Reviews of #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17.
 
 
Spiritual Content- A few Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, & talked about; Prayers & Blessings over food; Talks about God; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers, praying, & blessings over food; 
             *Note: Mentions of a story about a ghost (McKenzie doesn’t believe in ghosts).  
 
 
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’; Mentions of the Civil War (McKenzie is a part of a reenactment) & slavery (McKenzie says while she doesn’t like war more than anyone else, but it was a good thing that slavery was gotten rid of. A boy gets defensive and says that the North had no business telling the South what to do.); A few mentions of a car accident & injuries; A couple mentions of rumors; A mention of a fire; A mention of hatred; A mention of throwing up.
  
 
Sexual Content- McKenzie’s heart flutters after a boy talks to her; Sydney teases that McKenzie has a boyfriend; Mentions of liking someone & thinking someone likes somebody; A couple mentions of girlfriends/boyfriends.
 
-McKenzie Phillips
                                P.O.V. of McKenzie
                                                        156 pages

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My personal Rating-
This is an interesting mystery that the Camp Club Girls have to solve. It’s probably in my top five of this series because the girls don’t take any dangerous risks (or sneak out) and the rest of the Camp Club Girls really help find clues as well.
 
 
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, July 6, 2020

"McKenzie's Oregon Operation" by Shari Barr


About this book:

  “It’s a mysterious case of missing sea lion pups.
McKenzie and Alexis travel to the Oregon Coast to complete a video report on Stellar Sea Lions. When they choose to focus on Sea Lion Cove, home to nearly two hundred of the magnificent creatures year-around, the girls encounter a series of strange events.
   Missing sea lion pups…
   A clueless cave staff…
  A near-motor boat collision…
 A creepy hideaway cabin…
Will the Camp Club Girls discover the pups’ whereabouts before it’s too late?”


Series: Book #11 in the “Camp Club Girls” series. Reviews of #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9, and #10.


Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; Prayers; Talks about God; ‘H’s are capitalized when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers, praying, thanking God, & Blessings over food; A couple mentions of faiths.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dumb’ and a ‘wimp’; A near boat collision; Mentions of illegal activities, stealing, & thieves/robbers/prowlers; Mentions of predators of sea lions; Mentions of poachers & animals’ skins being used for clothing or boats; Mentions of tattoos; A few mentions of the possibility of drowning;
             *Note: A couple mentions of a book & characters.


Sexual Content- N/A.

-McKenzie Phillips, age 13
                                P.O.V. of McKenzie
                                                        159 pages

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My personal Rating-

The books in this series are such clean and easy mysterious that are enjoyable for many ages. I love sharing about this series because of the clean mysterious but also because of the faith content shown in each book.

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.