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Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites – Chris Heimerdinger

In the novel that launched LDS author Chris Heimerdinger’s successful career, we meet Jim Hawkins, a teenage boy who’s been in a lot of trouble lately. He’s causing heartache to his parents and grandmother with his attitude toward church, and he needs a wake-up call in the worst way. His grandmother, ever vigilant about her family, says a special prayer that something will happen to Jim that will bring the spirit into his life. Garth Plimpton is Jim’s exact opposite. Nerdy where Jim is cool (or at least, where Jim perceives himself to be cool) Garth has studied the scriptures … Continue reading →

How the Hibernators Came to Bethlehem – Norma Farber

This small children’s picture book captures some of the magic of that first Christmas night. A new star appeared in the sky, waking up all the sleeping creatures. Bear was first to wake up. The star shone down, glistening on his black fur and touching him, singing, “Bethlehem!” He yawned and stretched, wondering what it all meant. Next was Badger. The light from the star shone down his tunnel and lit up his home, guiding him up to the surface, all the while singing, “Bethlehem!” Skunk and Raccoon, living near each other in similar burrows, were awakened when the light … Continue reading →