Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret by Trudy Trueit
03:14 The Mysterious Benedict Society: The Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
04:23 A Chance in the World (Young Reader's Edition) by Steve Pemberton
05:26 The Boy in the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf
06:14 A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by C. Coco De Young
07:04 Someplace to Call Home by Sandra Dallas
08:04 A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Neilsen
08:54 War Horse by Michael Morpargo
09:54 Honestly Elliott by Gillian McDunn
11:00 The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
12:20 Yonder by Ali Standish
13:34 Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepeteys
14:30 Fallout by Steve Sheinkin
15:13 Lines of Courage by Jinnifer A. Nielsen
16:12 The Invisible Boy by Alyssa Hollingsworth
17:38 Words on Fire by Jinnifer A. Nielsen
18:55 The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
19:40 The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer
21:29 Wrap Up
Find Arlene on Youtube: youtube.com/@UCPNBy3gPC1wufe0SDjGbMHw
Find Arlene on Instagram: instagram.com/arleneandcompany
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____ Great Places to Get Books _____
- Local Library - I realize this isn't an option for everyone, but I heavily utilize our library.
- Better World Books - I love what this company stands for. You can buy used or new books from small bookstores, and support getting books in the hands of those who need them. What more could you ask for? betterworldbooks.com
- Thrift Books - They offer a massive selection of used books. Earn free shipping with purchases of $10 or more as well as points you can use on future purchases. thriftbooks.com
- Book Outlet - I often get the BEST deals by shopping at Book Outlet. They offer discount pricing on new books in great condition. They often have sales on top of their already low prices, and you can earn rewards to redeem on coupons for future purchases. This link gives you a $5 coupon to use on your first order of $25 or more. (I'll get a $5 coupon too!). Shipping is always free for orders over $35. bookoutlet.com/loyalty/referral/LsWiurDY?c=url
- Amazon - Use smile.amazon.com and a percentage of every purchase you make will be donated to the local or national organization you chose.
I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three. I’m excited to share our homeschooling journey with you. We tend to follow a child led, literature based, unit study approach to homeschooling, but I like to pull ideas from many different educational philosophies. The great thing about home education is that each family and life stage is so different. No two homeschools look the same. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to help you think outside the box to create a dynamic homeschool experience tailored to your family.
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret by Trudy Trueit
03:14 The Mysterious Benedict Society: The Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
04:23 A Chance in the World (Young Reader's Edition) by Steve Pemberton
05:26 The Boy in the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf
06:14 A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by C. Coco De Young
07:04 Someplace to Call Home by Sandra Dallas
08:04 A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Neilsen
08:54 War Horse by Michael Morpargo
09:54 Honestly Elliott by Gillian McDunn
11:00 The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
12:20 Yonder by Ali Standish
13:34 Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepeteys
14:30 Fallout by Steve Sheinkin
15:13 Lines of Courage by Jinnifer A. Nielsen
16:12 The Invisible Boy by Alyssa Hollingsworth
17:38 Words on Fire by Jinnifer A. Nielsen
18:55 The Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
19:40 The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer
21:29 Wrap Up
Find Arlene on Youtube: youtube.com/@UCPNBy3gPC1wufe0SDjGbMHw
Find Arlene on Instagram: instagram.com/arleneandcompany
Bravewriter Dart Unit for the Very, Very Far North: store.bravewriter.com/collections/literature-singles/products/very-very-far-north
Follow me on Goodreads:goodreads.com/user/show/42017687-laura-byrd
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/tickettolearning
____ Great Places to Get Books _____
- Local Library - I realize this isn't an option for everyone, but I heavily utilize our library.
- Better World Books - I love what this company stands for. You can buy used or new books from small bookstores, and support getting books in the hands of those who need them. What more could you ask for? betterworldbooks.com
- Thrift Books - They offer a massive selection of used books. Earn free shipping with purchases of $10 or more as well as points you can use on future purchases. thriftbooks.com
- Book Outlet - I often get the BEST deals by shopping at Book Outlet. They offer discount pricing on new books in great condition. They often have sales on top of their already low prices, and you can earn rewards to redeem on coupons for future purchases. This link gives you a $5 coupon to use on your first order of $25 or more. (I'll get a $5 coupon too!). Shipping is always free for orders over $35. bookoutlet.com/loyalty/referral/LsWiurDY?c=url
- Amazon - Use smile.amazon.com and a percentage of every purchase you make will be donated to the local or national organization you chose.
I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three. I’m excited to share our homeschooling journey with you. We tend to follow a child led, literature based, unit study approach to homeschooling, but I like to pull ideas from many different educational philosophies. The great thing about home education is that each family and life stage is so different. No two homeschools look the same. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to help you think outside the box to create a dynamic homeschool experience tailored to your family.
