The Sunflower, Richard Paul Evans... We read this book with the Book Club in the ward. I never would have read it otherwise. I have been boycotting Richard Paul Evans for years, but I can't remember why. I read The Christmas Box when it first came out and liked it fine, I also appreciate the fact that we have a Christmas Box House here in Ogden which does much good. Yet, I was still boycotting him. Hmmmm.... Anywho, I loved the book!! It is a love story, set in Peru, however gringos are the main characters. Read it!

The Last Treasure, Janet S. Anderson... A nice book about the importance of family (and managing your finances ...tee, hee...).

Midshipwizard Halcyon Blythe, James M. Ward

Dragonfrigate Wizard Halcyon Blythe, James M. Ward

Halcyon came into his magical powers at 16 and was relieved to be able to join the navy. He is assigned to a dragon ship. The ship is actually built on the back of a dragon. Nifty... I liked these books more than I want to admit and I'm very annoyed there aren't more. A few of the sailors do swear (about 10 times a book)... I told them to clean it up a little and I think they really listened to me.

The Barn, Avi. Nice fast read, but I don't recommended it if your father recently had a stroke.

Fighting Ground, Avi. One day in the life of a 13 year old boy who wants to fight in the Revolutionary War. A good fast read. Who's side are you on?

Midnight Magic, Avi. Set in a castello during the 1400's. Reason vs. Magic. Who is really in control?