S.A.L.T. Brainy Pixel Media Review, Shine a Light Today

SHINE A LIGHT TODAY. AKA: SALT

The Christian & Faith-Based go-to media review series that spotlights faith-driven books, films, and podcasts worth your time.

Tears of a Dragon (Dragons in Our Midst #4)

Tears of a Dragon (Dragons in Our Midst #4)

Tears of a Dragon is the fourth and final book of Bryan Davis’ Dragons in Our Midst series. In it, Billy Bannister and company must face off against the evil Watchers, armed only with prophecy, Excalibur, and a few dragon allies. This is a story of bravery, including with great care stories of honor, love, and, most importantly, salvation.

Read More
Circles of Seven (Dragons in Our Midst #3)

Circles of Seven (Dragons in Our Midst #3)

Dragons in Our Midst: Circles of Seven is the third book of Bryan Davis’ Christian epic fantasy series. Featuring all the beloved (and less beloved) characters from the first two books, plus some new allies and foes, the adventure descends into an even deeper level of myth and symbolism as the heroes navigate the seven circles of the underworld.

Read More
Raising Dragons (Dragons in Our Midst #1) (Copy)

Raising Dragons (Dragons in Our Midst #1) (Copy)

The Candlestone is the second book of Bryan Davis’ Dragons in Our Midst series. Picking up shortly after the events of the previous book (Raising Dragons), this series takes the main characters on a whirlwind journey to Montana to rescue Bonnie Silver and fulfill the prophecies that have been laid out before them in Merlin’s ancient journal.

Read More
Magnificent Mulligans: Dolphins in Danger
Middle Grade, Tyndale House Publishing, Books Brainy Worker Middle Grade, Tyndale House Publishing, Books Brainy Worker

Magnificent Mulligans: Dolphins in Danger

The Magnificent Mulligans: Dolphins in Danger is another outstanding middle-grade adventure novel written by Bill Myers. In this story, the Mulligans — two parents, eight children, and a whole park full of animals — encounter rogue dolphins, errant tennis players, hungry flamingoes, one giant cougar in a tiny airplane, and a variety of lessons on disobedience and its consequences. All of which are narrated by the delightful Winona, the family chimpanzee.

Read More
Magnificent Mulligans: What a Croc!
Middle Grade, Tyndale House Publishing, Books Brainy Worker Middle Grade, Tyndale House Publishing, Books Brainy Worker

Magnificent Mulligans: What a Croc!

The fourth book of the Magnificent Mulligans series, What a Croc!, sees the Mulligan family racing around town to catch their wayward animals, all while battling against a supposed curse and preparing for an upcoming mayoral election. With a core message of trusting in God to work out all things for your good, the Mulligans must serenade irate elephants, corral hungry crocodiles, and hunt down…ghosts?

Read More
Smoke in the Air!
Middle Grade, Tyndale House Publishing, Books Brainy Worker Middle Grade, Tyndale House Publishing, Books Brainy Worker

Smoke in the Air!

The Mulligan family is back for another messy and heartfelt adventure in Smoke in the Air! written by Bill Myers and published by Tyndale House Publishing. This third entry into the Magnificent Mulligans series is a red-hot disaster as a raging fire threatens the wildlife park. Split into teams, the family must race to protect each other and the animals under their care, learning important lessons about sacrifice, love, and salvation.

Read More
Lions, Elephants, and Lies

Lions, Elephants, and Lies

Lions, Elephants, and Lies is the second book of the high-flying Magnificent Mulligan’s series, written by Bill Myers and published by Tyndale Publishing House. The peril is turned up to 11 in Lions, Elephants, and Lies as the various Mulligan teams encounter the consequences of lying as Jessica and Janelle switch places at school while Dad, Nick, and Lisa all head to Botswana to help an orphaned baby elephant and encounter a team of poachers.

Read More
Leapin’ Leopards
Middle Grade, Books, Tyndale House Publishing Brainy Worker Middle Grade, Books, Tyndale House Publishing Brainy Worker

Leapin’ Leopards

Leapin’ Leopards is the first book in Bill Myer’s exciting, animal-packed adventure series, The Magnificent Mulligans. The Mulligans, a large family in charge of the 1350-acre Mulligan Wild Animal Park have their hands full with the birth of a baby giraffe, middle school fashion drama, and an escaped leopard name Freda. All these adventures lovingly transcribed to the reader by the wry-humored family chimpanzee, Winona.

Read More
Jesus vs. the Bad Guys
Books, Kids, Tyndale House Publishing Brainy Worker Books, Kids, Tyndale House Publishing Brainy Worker

Jesus vs. the Bad Guys

Jesus vs. the Bad Guys is a new children’s book written by Connor Shram and Jared Neusch with illustrations by Daniel Duncan. This imaginative and Scripturally-based story takes a look at Jesus’ teachings of nonviolence and the love of one’s enemies. This story presents the richness of the Gospel in a charming and kid-friendly manner using age-appropriate metaphors and comparisons.

Read More