“I am not my own, I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love.” – Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Reading Level
Grade 2-5
Review and Comments
The Sign of the Carved Cross is the second book in the Chime Travelers series. It is about a girl named Katie who travels through time to the year 1675. Katie’s story begins at school where she faces a challenging dilemma involving her longtime friends and their obvious disapproval of a new girl. As Katie contends with her mixed feelings of loyalty, jealousy, and then guilt, she becomes more confused and moody. Her twin brother, Patrick, councils her about the way she is acting and encourage her to be friendly towards the girl. His wisdom comes from his own experience with time travel and the lessons he learned. Continue reading Inner Beauty is God’s Delight: A Review of ‘The Sign of the Carved Cross’ (Chime Travelers #2) →
“I arise today, through God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to save me.” – St. Patrick
Reading Level
Grades 2-5
Review and Comments
The Secret of the Shamrock is about a boy named Patrick and his amazing experience with time travel to the year 395. The story begins with a humorous incident (for the reader but not so much for Patrick) at his newly adopted sister’s baptism. He secretly brings his pet frog, Francis, to the baptism where Francis jumps into the baptismal font. Naturally, Patrick’s parents are not amused. They decide their children need to learn more about the church so they volunteer the family’s service to the cleaning ministry at their parish. Continue reading Know That You Are Not Alone: A Review Of ‘The Secret of the Shamrock’ (Chime Travelers #1) →
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