22) Departed Glory by Peter Danielson – Saul rises up to unite the Israelites and drive out the Philistines. By his side is Eri, a Child of the Lion.

23) The Death of Kings by Peter Danielson – As Saul’s madness overtakes him, David rises in glory. Urnan and Eri find their loyalties divided.

24) The Shining King by Peter Danielson – David retreats to Judah while Urnan and Eri and Sunu try to bring together the warring Israelites.

25) The Triumph of the Lion by Peter Danielson – a satisfying ending to the series.

26) Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool – a haunting tale of a mythic quest for two or more boys to find their way home again

27) In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz – a hilariously gruesome take on Jack and Jill as they travel through various twisted fairy taies

28) Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor – thought-provoking

29) Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott – just as funny and as wise as the first time I read it

30) Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino a delightful reread

31) Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor – much to think about

32) Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel by Richard H. Minear (Introduction by Art Spiegelman)