Homeschoolmom3 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) My friend is in need of help creating her son a "history course" next school year. Her son will be in 7th grade and really enjoys good literature. I am helping her create an awesome course but I am just one person, would love to hear everyone's thoughts because you guys are AWESOME! Looking for a solid spine ideas and great lit in that time period. They are devout conservative Protestants and she is raising her children in a strict environment so questionable literature for that age is out. ;) Thanks so much!! Edited July 23, 2016 by Homeschoolmom3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdobis Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 A Single Shroud A Proud Taste of Scarlet and Miniver Catherine, Called Birdy The Bronze Bow The Door in the Wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you! Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I, Juan De Pareja The Shakespeare Stealer The Second Mrs. Giaconda From The Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Perhaps needing a read-through but I don't remember anything objectionable: Beware, Princess Elizabeth Mary, Bloody Mary If you want slightly earlier, Son Of Charlemagne (late 700s) is a good read. In fact, the book company who publishes it might be your best bet to find others that have absolutely no objectionable material - https://www.bethlehembooks.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) A Single Shroud A Proud Taste of Scarlet and Miniver Catherine, Called Birdy The Bronze Bow The Door in the Wall I think those are all Middle Ages except for Bronze Bow which I'd classify as Ancient. Here's a recent thread from the Logic stage board: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/617709-favorite-lit-for-middle-agesrenaissancereformation/ Edited July 24, 2016 by deerforest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 I think those are all Middle Ages except for Bronze Bow which I'd classify as Ancient. Here's a recent thread from the Logic stage board: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/617709-favorite-lit-for-middle-agesrenaissancereformation/ Thanks, its been awhile since I have read some of those. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 I, Juan De Pareja The Shakespeare Stealer The Second Mrs. Giaconda From The Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Perhaps needing a read-through but I don't remember anything objectionable: Beware, Princess Elizabeth Mary, Bloody Mary If you want slightly earlier, Son Of Charlemagne (late 700s) is a good read. In fact, the book company who publishes it might be your best bet to find others that have absolutely no objectionable material - https://www.bethlehembooks.com/ Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I am planning MARR for my 6th grader right now. Finding loads of Renaissance materials at the library, but almost nothing worth reading on the Reformation. Some Reformation books: Reformation Heroes by Kleyn and Beeke** This is excellent, with short sections, but challenging text. Covers everyone! Courage and Conviction (vol 3 of the History Lives series) Mindy and Brandon Withrow Biographies of various reformers by Lousie Vernon (not fabulous literature imo, but there isn't a lot to choose from!) Martin Luther: A Man Who changed the World by Paul Maier - lovely picture book Voices of the Renaissance and Reformation:Primary Sources by Rob Shearer Struggle for Freedom series by Piet Prins - set in the Neatherlands. This was John Calvin by van Halsema There is a Landmark bio on Luther, but I haven't read it and don't know if it is any good. Rats, Bulls and Flying Machines is popular, but imo very weak on the Reformation. IMO, a strong middle school student should read some Luther and some Calvin, to get a taste. Calvin is really not hard reading! Try Book 1 Ch. 1 from the Institutes for discussion. Luther is more challenging, but wrote more widely about everyday life too. The 95 Theses are an obvious choice, but selections from The Bondage of the Will or his commentary on Galatians would work well too. Torchlighters animated videos are young for a 7th grader, but there is one on Tyndale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 The Hawk that Dare Not Hunt by Day by Scott O'Dell - about Bible smuggling and William Tyndale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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