Time of the Child

Time of the Child, by Niall Williams

21/60 | Started 04.06.25 • Finished 04.21.25 | 4.5 stars

Set in the fictional Irish town of Faha, this novel centers around a country doctor named Jack and his daughter Ronnie. One night, a young boy in town discovers an abandoned baby with the help of some townsmen, delivers the baby to Jack's door. I loved getting to know Jack and Ronnie, as well as the quirks of Faha's people, and the extraordinary events that occurred during the time of the child. Though slow at points, this one is a must read.

Viking Adventure

Viking Adventure, by Clyde Robert Bulla

20/60 | Started 03.07.25 • Finished 04.09.25 | 3.5 stars

"This book is about a boy named Sigurd. He travels to Wineland on a ship. I didn’t like the way Sigurd’s friend Gorm died, with Halfred pushing him off the cliff, so this book was kind of so-so for me."

Carolyn, age 8

The Children of Noisy Village

The Children of Noisy Village, by Astrid Lindgren

19/60 | Started 03.07.25 • Finished 04.07.25 | 5 stars

"This book is about a girl named Lisa and all of her friends. They live in Noisy Village and have all kinds of adventures. My favorite funny story is “Anna and I go shopping.” They go to the store to get some things and then walk back to the fork in the road, where they remember that they forgot to buy some things. This happens several times, then they finally get home, and Anna remembers that they forgot the main thing they went for, bologna sausage! This story was sooo hilarious."

Carolyn, age 8