Sisters of the Last Straw Volume 1: The Case of the Haunted Chapel

Late last year I read the fifth book in this series, The Case of the Christmas Tree Capers, a Christmas story. I enjoyed it and appreciated the concept. I stated that it reminded me of Tales of a Magic Monastery by Theophane the Monk. And that sense is even stronger after reading the first volume. It is a cute read, and I have picked up the rest of the books in the series. I am prereading them, and then reading them with my youngest two children. A fun story in a fun and entertaining series. In this volume we find out how the Sisters of the Last Straw were formed, and from whence they got their name. We meet a grouchy neighbour, a family in need, and a kindly priest. The sisters in this story are fun, and the tale is often funny. Sister Krumbles Sister Shiny Sister Lovely Sister Lacey Mother Mercy The black and white illustrations by Sue Anderson Gioulis add to the story. The book teaches us about human nature, about living the gospel, and about trusting God. It also teaches us about the different strengths and weakness in different characters, and how to live in community. The nuns seem to end up in a lot of pickles. And from the chapter titles you always have a preview of what is about to happen next: In a Big Jam Goats on the Run Sheer Genius Up In Smoke Strange Visitors Secret Passages Hidden Housemates Continuing Capers They lessons they learn, and the work they do can serve as examples to us, especially living in larger families. There are great lessons for the young readers the series is written for, and also for us older folks who might read it with or to them. It is a fun story in an entertaining series. And we look forward to reading the rest of the series.

A group of would-be sisters form a community and solve a mystery. It has overtones of 16th Century England.

My 10 year old daughter has fallen in love with the Sisters of the Last Straw. She is dyslexic, and these are the very first books that have EVER captured her attention enough for her to read and finish on her own. They are funny, engaging and at a relatively easy reading level. We find ourselves laughing aloud as we read them. Each of the sisters has a unique personality and a bad habit they are struggling to overcome. As situations develop, we can anticipate which sister will be in trouble next! Permeated throughout are themes of patience, forgiveness and reliance on God's grace.

I write a similar one for another book in the series. If you have girls between 5-12, get these cut fun and Faith filled adventures of misfit nuns causing mischief as they strive for holiness.

It made a great gift!

My daughter loves these books! She says theyre fun to read and I catch her laughing at the sisters antics as shes reading.

Funny and entertaining

My 9 year old daughter loved it!