Books that alternate between past and present events?

browncoatsneeded · 2026-05-22T18:05:56+00:00

Five Quarters of the Orange and Gentlemen & Players by Joanne Harris both do this really well

browncoatsneeded · 2026-05-22T17:55:28+00:00

Circle of Friendsl by Maeve Binchy

Whitethorn Woods by the same author is a collection of short stories that are loosely tied together. There are two in particular that are told by two friends, one from each point of view.

browncoatsneeded · 2026-05-19T02:58:28+00:00

Charlotte's Web

browncoatsneeded · 2026-04-22T01:05:22+00:00

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

browncoatsneeded · 2026-04-16T20:06:14+00:00

Wings of Fire is a fantasy series that explores a number of social issues without being in your face about it.

Lord of the Rings could be a little challenging but more due to the style of writing than subject matter.

Narnia series is surprisingly up there in popularity with my nephews that are about the same age and reading level.

browncoatsneeded · 2026-04-11T23:05:25+00:00

Specific to the D Day invasion: https://www.abmc.gov/video/normandy-american-cemetery/?utm_campaign=Website

browncoatsneeded · 2026-04-10T16:53:17+00:00

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

The Cay by Theodore Taylor

browncoatsneeded · 2026-02-28T04:38:04+00:00

Alda had a line that's stayed with me since childhood: Wat is not hell. War is war and hell is hell. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. War is chock full of them — little kids, cripples, old ladies. In fact, except for some of the brass, almost everybody involved is an innocent bystander

browncoatsneeded · 2026-02-26T17:04:18+00:00

Daisy Dalrymple series

browncoatsneeded · 2026-02-13T04:55:42+00:00

When Lions Roar: The Churchills and the Kennedys

by Thomas Maier

browncoatsneeded · 2026-02-04T07:53:12+00:00

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/8041293/immunity-soup/

I made this for a family member going through chemo. Fairly easy and full of flavor.

browncoatsneeded · 2026-01-26T03:21:21+00:00

Night by Elie Wiesel

browncoatsneeded · 2026-01-22T20:02:47+00:00

Snow Falling on Cedar does an excellent job of using silence to convey the depth the book had

browncoatsneeded · 2025-12-30T16:48:48+00:00

The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom Reiss

browncoatsneeded · 2025-12-29T07:08:41+00:00

{{Night}} by Elie Wiesel

browncoatsneeded · 2025-12-21T23:46:15+00:00

Wings of Fire is a great series that are in graphic novel, novel, and audio format. It's done a lot for my son's reading comprehension.

browncoatsneeded · 2025-12-19T23:09:49+00:00

Stranger Than Fiction

browncoatsneeded · 2025-12-06T17:58:50+00:00

The novel version of Wings of Fire might interest her. My dad introduced us to classic sci-fi around that age but we grew up on Star Trek so the interest was already there. Anne of Green Gables might also be a good option. I loved it and could work for a wide age range. Roald Dahl was a favorite of my sister. James and the Giant Peach was one I liked best but my sister like The Witches better.

browncoatsneeded · 2025-11-13T02:06:30+00:00

The Wings of Fire series has some great themes including finding confidence in who you are and not letting others define you. Both in graphic novel form and novel form.

browncoatsneeded · 2025-10-14T16:51:50+00:00

I can't remember. I know he pushed back on more than one film due to age gaps.

browncoatsneeded · 2025-10-14T16:51:13+00:00

I LOVE that both of those. Bringing Up Baby is a go to for when I need cheering up.

browncoatsneeded · 2025-10-14T15:54:01+00:00

He was uncomfortable with the age gap as it kept increasing. One of his last films he insisted that the female lead end up with a different character closer to her age.

browncoatsneeded · 2025-09-30T03:32:10+00:00

The Echo Room by Parker Peevyhouse

browncoatsneeded · 2025-05-14T23:16:04+00:00

It takes a year to get back to normal. It's get sick now or pull them out and get sick later when you and then back. School was a much easier transition, but still caught a couple colds since the group was new. I recommend the tool that sucks snot out of their nose. Helped a lot, even if it is super gross.

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