Official Review: The little Candle by Richard W. Rogers

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Letora wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 07:18 The religious tone would make me shy away from this one but it does have wonderful lessons.
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baha Ibrahim wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 10:05 liked the idea, charming story simply woven with family and faith ,gift for kids
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Teddyquam wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 13:25 How cute! Sounds like the perfect book that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas for the little ones.
I hope you have a chance to read this lovely Christmas story. Thanks for commenting!
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AvidBibliophile wrote: 26 Jul 2020, 01:26 I think I’d enjoy any Christmas tale full of popcorn garlands, snowflakes, small acts of kindness, and lil candle remnants! Thank you for providing such an informative and entertaining critique. :candle:
Christmas will be here before you know it! This enjoyable story will put you in the spirit of the season. Thanks so much for the encouraging comments!
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Laura was just a child, and her candle was so small. How could her little efforts make any difference when the storm was so strong?
Nice intro. Great review.
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I think I would love to read this book to my grandchildren as it is a sweet story about faith.
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Books with well developed characters leave a sweet hangover in the mind. Thank you for your detailed review and recommendation.
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I really believe I would enjoy this book. Thanks for the review!
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Priyanka2304 wrote: 26 Jul 2020, 01:34 I really enjoyed reading your review. Kids will definitely love reading it.
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aaurba wrote: 26 Jul 2020, 04:44 I find Laura's situation tragic, and I am intrigued to know how Laura had overcome this. However, the moral could be a problem for non-Christians and non-believers.
The author does a good job of involving the reader in the story line. Thanks for commenting!
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johnny_42 wrote: 26 Jul 2020, 18:04 :techie-reference: The little Candle is a fine book. Thought the religion part field a bit off, But it was fine book
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Valkyrie9 wrote: 28 Jul 2020, 06:02 This sounds like a beautiful story! I love the idea of modernizing the Wise Men's journey. The positive message that small and insignificant are not the same thing is such an important lesson for children to learn. Thanks for the warm and well crafted review.
I enjoyed the book's positive message. I hope you get a chance to read it, too. Thanks for your motivational comments!
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Patrick Maina1 wrote: 28 Jul 2020, 07:44 Being small is not the same as being insignificant.That is an invaluable piece of advice there.This story must be one big lesson to young readers.
I agree. Readers will learn a valuable lesson from The little Candle. Thanks for commenting!
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Greeneyes4961 wrote: 29 Jul 2020, 09:04 I think I would love to read this book to my grandchildren as it is a sweet story about faith.
I hope they enjoy it! Thanks for reading the review and leaving a comment!
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Vic Chimezie wrote: 30 Jul 2020, 01:25 Books with well developed characters leave a sweet hangover in the mind. Thank you for your detailed review and recommendation.
Oh! I love that description. :-) Thanks for commenting!
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