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Tuttle Twins’ Books Dare to Teach Concepts No Longer Taught in Public Schools

During my work in public libraries, some of the questions I was asked most often was what are some good books that my kids can read. The Tuttle Twin series covers concepts that are essential to learn and the approach is family friendly. I highly recommend these and enjoy reading the entire series. All of these books are timely as they cover problems that plague the free market.

Tuttle Twins Series

Author: Connor Boyack

Illustrator: Elijah Stanfield

Every book has a workbook and audiobook also available for purchase.

Books reading level: ages 5-10

Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law

When true laws exist and are respected, people work hard to improve their lives and work peacefully with others.

Concepts explained in book: legal plunder, rights, conscience, stealing, contract, law, wisdom

Book 1 is dedicated to: Frédérick Bastiat

The Law e-book and audiobook.

The Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil

Mrs. Miner, the twins’ teacher, taught them that an economy is a fancy word for lots of people working together to buy and sell things.

Concepts explained in book: spontaneous order, division of labor, central planning, competition, economy

Book 2 is dedicated to: Leonard Reed

I, Pencil e-book

The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island

Money is something that is used to trade with somebody for things we want, and the twins can use money to get things they want.

Concepts explained in book: medium of exchange, bartering, economy, inflation, fiat currency, central bank

Book 3 is dedicated to: G. Edward Griffin

The Creature from Jekyll Island e-book and audiobook

The Tuttle Twins and the Food Truck Fiasco

A restaurant uses protectionist laws to beat his competition. Without competition, a restaurant owner can sell lower quality food at higher prices, and people wouldn’t have much of a choice.

Concepts explained in book: protectionism, capital, competition, regulation, profit

Book 4 is dedicated to: Ralph Smeed

The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom

Individualism is when people are free to run their own lives as they wish.

Concepts explained in book: unintended consequences of central planning, collectivism, eminent domain, individualism, omniscience

Book 5 is dedicated to: Charles Koch

Charles Koch’s newest book – Believe in People e-book

The Tuttle Twins and the Golden Rule

An Indian Chief taught the twins to stop the cycle of revenge and walk a better path in life.

Concepts explained in book: non-aggression principle, the Golden Rule, revenge, blowback, collaborating, justice

Book 6 is dedicated to: Sir John Templeton

The Templeton Plan e-book

The Tuttle Twins and the Search for Atlas

Each of us is free to enjoy the rewards of our labor, but also suffer the consequences if we are foolish or lazy.

Concepts explained in book: work ethic, consume, demand, supply, incentive, personal responsibility, produce, socialism, victim

Book 7 is dedicated to: Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand’s book Atlas Shrugged was made into 3 movies. I only liked Part I. It’s worth watching for fans of liberty and is free on Amazon Prime.

e-book and audiobook

The Tuttle Twins and Their Spectacular Show Business

You either need to improve on something that already exists – like make a product that is cheaper or better than the alternative – or provide something that isn’t already available.

Concepts explained in book: benefits of competition, budget, business plan, entrepreneur, equity, expense, investment, monopoly, network, profit margin

Book 8 is dedicated to: John Pestana

The Tuttle Twins and the Fate of the Future

We want to read something that makes us think really hard about how to make the future better.

The book their neighbor recommended is Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard.

Concepts explained in book: peaceful cooperation, coercion, dystopia, government, jurisdiction, persuasion, polycentric law, society, state

Book 9 is dedicated to: Lew Rockwell

Anatomy of the State e-book and audiobook

Against the State by Lew Rockwell e-book

The Tuttle Twins and the Education Vacation

John Taylor Gatto explains that he used to think of improvements for the current education system but now admits he was wrong. He explains why compulsory education can harm children and why it cannot be fixed.

Concepts explained in book: free will, compulsory education, conformity, conveyor belt, curriculum, propaganda, social engineering

Book 10 is dedicated to: John Taylor Gatto

Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling e-book

The Tuttle Twins and the Messed Up Market

Small loans are often a huge help to microenterprises (small business involving one or a few people).

Concepts explained in book: free markets, human action, delayed gratification, incentive, interest, microenterprise, trade-off, subsidy, risk, praxeology, opportunity cost

Book 11 is dedicated to: Ludwig von Mises

The Best of Ludwig Von Mises e-book

3 Choose Your Consequences Books for Teenagers

The Tuttle Twins and the Hyperinflation Devastation

Concepts covered: inflation, cryptocurrency, communities, being prepared

The Tuttle Twins and the Little Pink House

Concepts covered: eminent domain, zoning conflicts, freedom

The Tuttle Twins and the Case of the Broken Window

Concepts covered: morals, teamwork, kindness

For homeschooling families: weekly curriculum on free market principles. Members receive ongoing support, free Tuttle Twin books and workbooks as they are released (only paying shipping).

Exciting New Tuttle Twins Project:

Animated TV Series: Episode 1-3 coming out soon.

I’d like to share with you an inspiring book that relates to the liberty themes discussed in the Tuttle Twins books. Here’s Lew Rockwell’s introduction to the 65-page book taken from a speech to the United States Congress.

“Ron is the anti-politician. He tells unfashionable truths, educates rather than flatters the public, and stands up for principle even when the whole world is arrayed against him.


It’s Ron’s truth-telling and his urge to educate the public that should inspire us as we carry on into the future.”

Pursue the Cause of Liberty e-book

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I Will Fear No Evil! It’s Easy to Get Hooked on Reading This Christian Mystery Series

It’s been so long since I discovered this series that I forget how I discovered it. The good news, for you, is that the author, Debbie Viguie, is a prolific writer and is about to release the last book in the Psalm 23 Mystery series. Book 23 is on preorder and is title Forever. The latest book Amazon currently has is book 17. The first book is The Lord is My Shepherd. Christianbook has the first two books together in one ebook. The secret to gaining access to the preorder books is to join her Facebook fan group. Debbie posts often in the fan group.

This entertaining saga is a character-driven murder mystery series. In the first book, Cindy’s church is getting ready to celebrate Easter. Cindy Preston is a secretary at First Shepard Church. She stumbles across a dead man’s body in the sanctuary. Jeremiah Silverman is a rabbi that works at a Jewish Temple next door. Jeremiah has a mysterious past that is gradually revealed as the series picks up steam.

Debbie weaves information about Passover celebrations and Jewish traditions in the background, but the story centers around how Cindy and Jeremiah meet and work together to solve mysteries they discover in their hometown. Detective Mark Walters tries, unsuccessfully, to convince Cindy and Jeremiah to let him handle the investigation. Once engrossed in the story, it feels like you’re watching a movie instead of reading a book. (The book isn’t for the squeamish, but it’s not graphic.)

Please chime in and comment below if you are familiar with the series.
(Also, I’d love to hear what you think if you decide to give this series a try!)

Curious About How to Live Your One Life Well?

Update: You can join the authors in a live book study in the month of March 2020. https://www.facebook.com/groups/exhalebookstudy

I met Cheri Gregory listening to the Grit ‘n’ Grace Girls Podcast. Later, I joined the Grit ‘n’ Grace intern team and witnessed Cheri’s enthusiasm for women recognizing how much God cherishes them. She encourages women to discover their strengths and use those strengths to bless others. All of this is evident in her books. She has co-authored many books and coaches women to live their one life well.

Cheri has many books on the topic of living your one life well including ” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>You Don’t Have to Try So Hard, and her newest one, Grit ‘n’ Grace Girls Podcast episodes. The first section of the book covers the ways in which most women take on extra responsibility and hang on to negative events in the past and encourages them to let go of who they are not. The second section shares ways that it is okay to love yourself and express who you are to the world without it being considered bragging or boasting. The last section celebrates living a full life and being sensitive to direction from God. A study guide will be released soon for use in group study. So many of the ideas in the book are simple and effective in freeing women to be themselves.

Her latest books are timely reminders of the power of relying on Christ’s words, “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30) and “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (II Timothy 1:7) You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. (Galatians 5:13)

I was given a copy of You Don’t Have to Try So Hard and Exhale to review. Exhale releases on June 4, 2019. The authors have bonuses available for all pre-orders at exhalebook.com.

Online Work:

cherigregory.com

https://sensitiveandstrong.com

https://writebesideyou.com

gritngracegirls.com

Audiobook (read by authors):

Exhale

Books:

Written with Kathi Lipp:

” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>You Don’t Have to Try So Hard

” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>The Husband Project: 21 Days of Loving Your Man on Purpose and With a Plan

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Ten of the Best Family-Friendly Stories

Are you searching for stories the whole family can read and enjoy?  I’ve listed some great imaginative stories that you can enjoy together.  I’ve also included a few bonus books that contain plays your family can use to have your own theater night. Summer is a great time to read together.

10. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

9.  A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

8. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg

7. I Want to Go Home by Gordon Korman

6. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

5. Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White

4. By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson

3. Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild

2. Little Women or Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

1. Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Plays:

Cinderella Outgrows the Glass Slipper

Theater for Young Audiences

The BFG: A Set of Plays

Audiobooks:
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

A Wrinkle in Time

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Little House in the Big Woods

Charlotte’s Web

By Darkness Hid

Ballet Shoes

Little Women

Anne of Green Gables

The Hobbit

read by Rob Inglis

read by Andy Serkis

Please share this post with a friend that is looking for book ideas for their kids for summer reading fun.

Amy Carroll Shares Good Rules For Hope-Filled Living

Welcome!  I’m glad you stopped by.  Today, I’m talking to Amy Carroll, Rebel Rule Follower.  I found out about Amy through the Grit ‘N Grace Girls Podcast.  I’d been listening to every episode and heard Cheri Gregory say they were looking for interns.  She encouraged applying to those who thought they wouldn’t be selected.  I applied and have been proofreading for the podcast for over a year.  I love being on the Grit ‘N Grace Team and being part of the Grit ‘N Grace community.  Amy encouraged me to re-start my blog, and I’m thrilled she did.  Her message is one of hope, and I love the way she encourages others to follow good rules while breaking bad ones.

Amy Carroll
Amy Carroll, Rebel Rule Follower

Josie: On the Grit and Grace podcast, you share a lie and a truth. How did that originate? Continue reading “Amy Carroll Shares Good Rules For Hope-Filled Living”

Denise DuBois Pass: Models Living a Shame-Free Life

I’m glad you’re here!  I’m thrilled to introduce you to  a wonderful writer and gifted singer.  I met Denise through the Grit ‘N Grace girls podcast.  We were both interns at the same time before she started her own podcast.  I love her message and how freely she shares her love.

Denise DuBois Pass of Seeing Deep Ministries

Josie: Hiding or denying shame doesn’t heal it. I love this sentiment and your direct approach to handling shame. I heard you invite people to tell you areas where they feel shame, and you offered to research those areas. Is shame unlimited in the ways it affects you? Continue reading “Denise DuBois Pass: Models Living a Shame-Free Life”

The Best of Christian Science Fiction From A Small Publisher that Selects 4-8 Stories a Year

update: Bought in 2014, and still publishing speculative fiction with a Christian Worldview, Enclave Publishing.

Have you heard about Marcher Lord Press (since October 2008)?  I’m glad I heard about it and have been following their progress.  They had a sale on one of their ebooks, By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson, so I bought it.  I couldn’t believe how quickly I reached the 500th page and wanted to read more.  The 2 sequels are To Darkness Fled and From Darkness Won. The trilogy is available for a low pice!

By Darkness Hid is told from two points of view, Achan Cham and Vrell Sparrow.  Achan Cham, a lowly servant and a stray, aspires to become a Kingsguard Knight.  Sir Gavan, a Kingsguard Knight, decides to train Achan, as Sir Gavan used to be a stray himself.  Achan is even more unusual because a stray usually has knowledge of one of his parents, but Achan doesn’t know who either of his parents are.

Vrell Sparrow flees and dresses as a stray boy to avoid an arranged marriage.  Vrell’s mother is in agreement and tells Vrell she can come home as soon as Prince Gidon chooses another woman.  Vrell knows how to bloodvoice, so she plans to keep in touch with her mother that way.

Bloodvoicing is a communicating with thoughts.  One of the Kingsguard Knights that is escorting Vrell uses bloodvoicing as well.  Jax, the Kingsguard that uses bloodvoicing, tells Vrell that bloodvoicing is a great power when used for good.  He also tells her to thank Arman for the gift of bloodvoicing.  Vrell knows that Arman is the only true God.  Vrell and Achan communicate by bloodvoicing before they meet. I’m going to stop the review now, so I won’t reveal too much of the plot.

I enjoyed the well-written story.  Jill Williamson created an interesting world in this book, and I’m looking forward to continuing the series.  If you read the book, please leave a comment to share your favorite part of the story.

5 Favorite Christian Fiction books

I plan to continue to review many books, but today I thought I would give you my top 5 favorites.  It is hard to narrow it down, but I chose the books that really made an impression.

Sophie’s Heart by Lori Wick – I have read this one several times.  The main character, Sophie, is so appealing and it was easy to connect with her and cheer for everything to work out for her.

Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn – I love all the sisterchick books, but this was is the one I remember best.  Jenna is invited to cook for a group of missionaries in a restored palace in Venice.  She invites her sister-in-law, Sue, to come along as a helper.  Jenna and Sue have a great time and grow closer as they discuss God and the struggles in their lives.

Just Beyond the Clouds by Karen Kingsbury – The first book A Thousand Tomorrows was excellent, but sad, read.  This book continues Cody’s story and he finds love.  It also tell more about Carl Joseph and his friend Daisy.  My favorite character was Elle, and I loved her patience as she works with Carl Joseph and Daisy.

Evidence of Mercy by Terri Blackstock – This is the first book in the Suncoast Chronicles series, and one I’ve read several times.  The story starts with a plane accident and the suspense continues throughout the rest of this fast paced story.  Lynda is a spunky attorney and a very likeable Christian woman.

A Penny for Your Thoughts by Mindy Starns Clark – I’ve reviewed this one on the blog, and it’s the first book in a great series.  Callie’s job is to investigate nonprofit organizations that have applied for grant money & she stumbles accross a murder mystery.  This series is very fast paced and easy to read.

Please post your favorite Christian fiction books, and we’ll all have a great list to refer to when looking for a book to read!

Sisterchicks in Wooden Shoes

I love the Sisterchick series, so I read this one as soon as I could after it was published.  Robin Jones Gunn does a great job with this series, and she takes me along with her again as she visits a foreign land.  This books is about two friends who have been life-long penpals.  Noelle now lives in Holland.  Summer finds out she has an abnormal medical test and decides to visit Noelle before having to face more testing.

I want to visit the Corrie Ten Boom house and museum, so it was nice to get to visit with Summer and Noelle.  They visited so many great places and had such an adventure one afternoon on an unusual boat.  Noelle and her husband treated Summer like an honored guest.  Summer was refreshed from the visit and from her quiet time with God every morning.  I’m looking forward to traveling again with the next set of sisterchicks!

Get Cozy, Josey

I’ve enjoyed reading this series by Susan May Warren and hope she will continue to write about Josey. Get Cozy, Josey is the third book in the series. The first book, Everything is Coming Up Josey, follows Josey as she moves to Russia as a missionary. The second book, Chill out, Josey!, is about her married life as she continues to live and minister to the people in Russia. The third book continues her story as she moves her family to Siberia, mostly to support her husband. She ends up making many friends and reaching out to the women of the village.

I like Josey because I can identify with her. She is insecure about herself, but trusts God to help her. She is braver than I am, though. I don’t think I would be willing to do without indoor plumbing! I admire her dedication to her husband. She moves to Siberia because he’s excited about it, and when his excitement wanes, Josey encourages him. Josey does have to prove to the town and her husband that’s she’s been faithful, but you’ll have to read to find out why.