The books are among the best ever written. They are enjoyable and enlightening, helping your student live well.
The primary books should be read first and preferably in order. Then, if time allows, the secondary books should be read in order as well.
Guides are sometimes provided to support comprehension.
I will be adding to these lists periodically.
7th Grade
First Semester
| Primary | Secondary |
| Genesis* Exodus 1 and 2 Samuel (Guides 1 and 2) 1 and 2 Kings Odyssey | Till We Have Faces The Magician’s Nephew The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Prince Caspian The Voyage of the Dawn Treader |
Second Semester
| Primary | Secondary |
| The Last Days of Socrates Luke and Acts Aeneid Revelation | The Silver Chair The Last Battle Galatians Romans (Guides 1 and 2) James |
*For reading Bible books, recommend the New Living Translation or the English Standard Version.
8th Grade (Coming Soon)
Short List
| Personal Growth |
| Gospel of Mark The Chronicles of Narnia – a classic children’s story series that combines adventure, Arthurian romantic literature, fairy tale, and allegory The Odyssey – a Greek hero struggles to return home and is confronted by twelve temptations Jesus The Great Philosopher – Jesus on the big questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, and relationships |
| Civics |
| Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story |