Book Reviews

Title: The Adventures of Brisky Bear and Trooper Dog: Back Home Again
Author: Steven Bolt
Genre: Children, Under 12
Reviewer:

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): ISBN / EAN

Be Kind, Be Friendly, Be Thankful address the issues of separation, loneliness, sadness, anger and frustration. In the book Brisky Bear, the adult figure, has to go away to work on a farm. The young pup Trooper Dog, who is the child figure, wrestles through his feelings of separation while Brisky is away. The book shows how hard deployment can be, but demonstrates healthy ways for children to respond to the deployment of their parents. The book teaches children how to be heroes at home by being Kind, Friendly and Thankful.

Title: Eddie and Bingo: A Friendship Tale
Author: Kathleen and Katherine L. Taylor
Genre: Children's, Under 12
Reviewer: Carmen Stenholm

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1592995586

Eddie and his buddies embark upon the journey of their lives aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. As they cruise the Pacific Ocean they learn how important teamwork and friendships really are. Then something happens aboard ship that changes their lives and sets them off on a new course they hadn't counted on! Join Eddie and the rest of the crew to find out what happens next...

Title: The Sandpipers Game
Author: Charles Boyle
Genre: Children, Under 12
Reviewer: Joyce Gilmour

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): ISBN / EAN

Sandy, and injured bird, is saved from drowning by young twins, Kate and Kurt, who live at the seashore. As Sandy heals under their care, he learns that the twins are runners on their school's cross-country team, and that they have no way to train for running on hills. Grateful for his rescue, Sandy invents a game that teaches the twins how to run faster. Better yet, he opens their minds to his vision of how to improve at whatever you do.

This book is designed to encourage doing your "Personal Best".

Title: Our Daddy is Invincible!
Author: Shannon Maxwell
Genre: Children's, Under 12
Reviewer: jim greenwald

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1617510033

What happens when a parent becomes traumatically injured? In Our Daddy Is Invincible! Alexis and Eric find out that their Daddy was badly hurt, something they thought impossible. They are scared for him and wonder how his injuries will change their lives. They learn that his love for them continues to be strong and that life goes on. There are people to help in their daddy’s recovery, new adventures to be found, and new ways to find enjoyment together as a family. Turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated, hope-filled book and discover the possibilities.

Our Daddy Is Invincible! is based on the real life experiences of author, Shannon Maxwell’s family. First hand knowledge through their journey following the penetrating traumatic brain injury of LtCol Tim Maxwell, USMC (ret), and advocacy for other wounded families are drawn upon, bringing an uncommon depth of perspective to the challenges, hopes, and possibilities families may face through traumatic injury, recovery, and return home.

Title: Klinger, A Story of Honor and Hope
Author: Betsy Beard
Genre: Children's, Under 12
Reviewer: Claudia Pemberton

ISBN (links go to the TAPS store): 978-0-578-05431-5

Klinger, A Story of Honor and Hope is the endearing story of a young horse dreaming of fame as a racehorse. But his life is disrupted and he must leave his parents to start a new life. Faced with difficulty and disappointment, Klinger’s dream of significance seems unattainable. He then discovers that fame is not necessary, as he finds fulfillment in honoring fallen heroes and bringing comfort to their families.