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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Relationship Fiction

The Christy Miller Collection, Vol. 1 (Summer Promise / A Whisper and a Wish / Yours Forever)
Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs all 4 Volumes of the Christy Miller Series with enough romance, drama and heartwarming moments to keep you reading the entire series and wanting more. Find out what happens when Christy's parents make an announcement that puts Christy in a new high school at the start of her sophomore year. With a wild grrrr she wadded up her beach towel and heaved it at the mirror, watching it wobble and distort her lanky proportions. “Yes, Aunt Marti.” Christy grabbed a brush and pretended to be untangling her long, nutmeg-brown hair. Her aunt, a slim, stylish woman in her forties, opened the guest room door and looked around. Just myself,” Christy answered calmly, trying to suppress the volcano of fiery emotions boiling within her. Aunt Marti dramatically pointed her acrylic fingernail toward the door. We didn’t fly you all the way from Wisconsin so you could spend the summer hiding in your room. Suddenly the internal volcano erupted with great force, spewing words with the hot tears. They’re rude and mean, and they laughed at me.” Christy covered her face with her hands; the tears oozed through her fingers. “I had no idea!” Her aunt switched tones and ushered Christy to the edge of the bed. It took Christy a few minutes to compose herself before she said calmly, “I don’t fit in with the people here. “Look at me, Aunt Martha!” Christy jumped up from the bed and stood in front of her. “Well, look at me.” Christy stretched out her arms to provide a full view of her 5-foot-5-inch, 110-pound frame. Her one-piece bathing suit covered her Olive Oyl torso like a bright green Ace bandage. You might be a bit of a late bloomer, but really, you’re a very sweet girl, and you’ve got a lot of potential.”. Christy covered her face with her hands and cried until the tears ran down her arms. The kind that makes a person snort and gasp, and no matter how idiotic you feel or how hard you try, you can’t stop. “This is exactly the reason I told your mother I wanted you to spend the summer with us. You deserve more than your parents can give you right now, and goodness knows your mother and I didn’t have much when we were growing up.”. “As I was saying, my goal this summer is to treat you to some of the finer things in life and to teach you, Christina Juliet Miller, how to become your own person.”. Christy blinked and tried to suppress a wild belch that bubbled up as a result of so much sobbing. “Are you sure you’re ready to transform a belching green bean frosty cone into ‘her own person’? Your uncle doesn’t know it yet, but he’s going to take you to an early dinner and a movie tonight.” Aunt Marti swished out the door. Paula, her best friend back home, always gave her advice when it came to major decisions like this. She was the one who helped her pick out the dumb green bean bathing suit! Christy scrunched up her nose and stuck her face close to the mirror, examining her skin for new blemishes. Even her eyes showed the effects of her crying spree; they were puffy and bloodshot. She immediately released her hair and turned away from the mirror, embarrassed that he had caught her in the midst of such scrutiny. He must have just come back from golfing, judging by the perspiration stains on his polo shirt. “By the way,” he lifted his baseball cap and wiped his forehead, “I haven’t told you yet, but I’m glad you came to stay with us this summer.” Then he added, “You are my favorite niece, you know.”. She didn’t feel like showering, and it wouldn’t take her that long to change. Finding the pad of stationery Paula had given her when she left Wisconsin, Christy set to work. I didn’t see any. movie stars at the airport, but I still have your notepad, so I can get. some autographs in case I see anybody famous.
Reviews
"I'm a huge fan of falling in love with your best friend, first loves staying together and everything, so I love the story of Todd and Christy."
"These books hold so many stories and helpful motivational topics for kids to make the best choices in life."
"Robin Jones Gunn’s books are spectacular!"
"I read these books while in middle school."
"I love this book because it goes through every day problems that teens go through."
"I started reading these books as a teenager and I enjoyed them a lot!"
"I read this series as a teenager and decided to read it again now as adult."
"Awesome book and story that is very relatable and good for teens and even pre teens."
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The Merchant's Daughter (Fairy Tale Romance Series)
Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff’s vile behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. 'True, readers will peg the happy ending at the start, but the progression of Annabel’s honorable love affair will have the rapt attention of Christian-fiction fans.'.
Reviews
"I have read three of the author's books in just as many days, and I can't wait to read another! I didn't read them in order because I didn't realize they use the same characters throughout three of the stories. One of the best parts of the story was how excited Annabel was about holding and reading a Bible."
"Annabel, however, desires to become a nun and live her life studying the Bible, so she takes matters into her own hands and agrees to three years of indentured service to Lord le Wyse in order to pay her family's debt and also escape the unwanted advances of the bailiff. Having just moved to the remote hamlet of Glynval in order to build a new manor house, Ranulf le Wyse is on a quest to hide from the world and recover from his past."
"Everyone knows the basic "Beauty and the Beast" story, and this is faithful to the essential elements of a proud injured man filled with anger who falls in love with a woman who is beautiful inside and out, and she with him as she finds the goodness beneath the beastly exterior. I didn't let the jarring misfit of religious opinion to time period ruin the story because the modern interpretations of God's love, justice, and mercy were consistent with the characters and story."
"From Annabel gathering wheat and the Lord telling men to leave her alone to his having to justify his love by getting permission (from God and himself) to love Annabel, I thought it was a strong Boaz / Ruth storyline."
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Christy Miller Collection, Vol. 2: Surprise Endings / Island Dreamer / A Heart Full of Hope (Books 4-6)
Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs each one with enough action, romance, and drama to keep you reading and wanting more. It all starts the summer Christy vacations on a California beach and meets two friends who change her life forever. But after moving across the country with her family, Christy must begin her sophomore year of high school uncertain where she’ll fit in. A red-headed new best friend, a try at cheerleading, a job at a pet store, and expectations for the prom fill Christy’s high school years with a string of laughter-and-tears moments. Fireball Katie keeps everyone guessing what she’ll do next, and surfer Todd keeps showing up while popular Rick has determined to get her full attention! The competition is tough and some of the girls are just rude, but Christy thinks she has a good chance to make the squad. Christy Miller is spending her sixteenth birthday on Maui with her family, Todd, and Paula, her best friend from Wisconsin! I continue to hear from readers all over the world, many girls saying that they gave their life to Christ after reading Summer Promise. Christy Miller ended the cheer with a long, leggy leap. Christy nodded at Mrs. James and tried not to feel self conscious, even though so many girls were standing around watching her. “And be sure you stretch out after practice today.” Mrs. James turned her attention to the next girl in line. Stepping away from the critical stares of the varsity cheerleaders, Christy took a deep breath and silently mouthed the cheer. “Give it a rest, Miller!” one of the varsity girls said, coming in her direction. It was Renee, a junior with short dark hair and eyes like a raven. Christy tried to ignore Renee and finished the cheer with a solid jump. “Sophomores can try out like anyone else,” Christy said quietly, lifting her damp nutmeg brown hair off the nape of her neck. Christy meant the statement to sound firm and threatening, but it affected Renee as much as a harmless kitten batting at a thread. That explains why the most popular guy in school hangs out with a little sophomore who thinks she’s going to be next year’s star cheerleader.”. ‘Teresa Angelina Raquel Moreno,’” Teri mimicked in a high-pitched voice with a heavy Spanish accent. Renee turned to glare at Christy with a hard, pinched expression. “It’s not you.” Teri wrapped her long, wavy brown hair up in a knot and tried to secure it with a scrunchie. As soon as she was in the front door, the first thing she did was call her closest friend, Katie, to tell her about the incident. He didn’t give her a reason, but from what she heard from one of his friends, Renee thought he was taking you.”. “But Katie, I’m the kind of girl Rick teases and calls when he’s bored. “I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings,” Katie said, all the fire doused from her voice. “But if you don’t think I’m right, then just ask yourself to honestly answer one question.”Katie paused. “Ask yourself, Would I have tried out for cheerleading if Rick hadn’t talked me into it and gone with me to practice the first day? For at least twenty minutes after they hung up, Christy remained sitting on the hallway floor with her back against one wall and her stocking feet against the other, searching her heart for an honest answer to Katie’s question. Deep down, Christy wasn’t sure if she ever would have worked up the nerve to try out if Rick hadn’t coaxed her into going to the first practice. If Katie wanted to talk about Todd’s influence on Christy, well, that was another story. She would gladly admit that Todd had a unique way of challenging her and directing her decisions. She remembered looking up into the screaming silver-blue eyes of this tall, blond surfer and thinking how he fit her description of the perfect guy. She tugged at her socks, cuffing them and uncuffing them, remembering when she had scrunched in the hallway last week, the night before the first cheerleading practice, and talked on the phone with Todd for an hour. Christy had told him all about how she was thinking of going out for cheerleading and eagerly waited for his opinion and. encouragement. Christy had taken Todd’s words to heart, and that night. she had written in her diary: In thinking through the whole situation now, Christy felt certain that even if Rick hadn’t walked her to practice that first day, she still would have gone. “Coming!” Christy left her cheerleading thoughts huddled in the hallway as she went into the kitchen. Mom’s stew generally consisted of whatever leftovers had been in the refrigerator long enough to be unappealing if eaten by themselves. Venturing a sniff of the concoction, Christy had to admit it smelled good. “You know how to put in just the right seasonings to make even leftovers smell as though you started fresh.” Mom gave Christy a puzzled look. She pulled the silverware from the drawer and began setting four places at the kitchen table. The last thing she wanted to be reminded of tonight was how tight money had been since her family moved to California from Wisconsin. Christy and her mom and dad all listened patiently as David reenacted, with considerable exaggeration, his teacher’s facial expression when she found gum on her shoe. As soon as David excused himself from the table, Mom leaned over, and a sweet smile spread over her lips. “Dad and I have gone over the paper you brought home. from the cheerleading adviser, and we’ve decided that the only way for this to work is if you find a way to come up with half of the money.”. “Yes.” Christy tried hard to hold back the tears that pressed against the corners of her eyelids. Perhaps you could advertise in the toddler Sunday school class you’ve been helping out with the last few weeks. She hadn’t even considered the possibility of staying home in Escondido all summer–especially to babysit. “If you’re serious about cheerleading, we’re with you 100 percent, and we’ll find a way to come up with half the cost. In the sanctuary of her room, Christy found it impossible to concentrate on her “tons” of homework. She went over to her dresser and picked up the San Francisco music box her aunt had bought her on their trip there last summer. Winding the brass key on the bottom, Christy set it back on the dresser and watched the ceramic cable car move up the little hill as it played “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”. She was convinced that becoming a cheerleader ranked as an important dream at this point in her life. I worked hard, and I accomplished my goal.” Plus, she would be able to take a stand for what she believed, as Todd had said. And babysitting all summer was practically the last thing Christy wanted to do with her precious free time. With a determined twist of the knob, Christy wound up the music box once more. Effortlessly, the little cable car took its free ride to the top of the glassy hill.
Reviews
"This was an gift for someone else."
"My 12 year old loves this series!"
"Great young Christian books."
"These books are fantastic for tweens and teens alike!"
"My granddaughter loves to read these books."
"The Christy Miller series is "must read" literature for all teenaged girls and their moms."
"I'm not a teenager but I am young at heart and I highly recommend this series!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Social Issue Fiction

The Christy Miller Collection, Vol. 1 (Summer Promise / A Whisper and a Wish / Yours Forever)
Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs all 4 Volumes of the Christy Miller Series with enough romance, drama and heartwarming moments to keep you reading the entire series and wanting more. Find out what happens when Christy's parents make an announcement that puts Christy in a new high school at the start of her sophomore year. With a wild grrrr she wadded up her beach towel and heaved it at the mirror, watching it wobble and distort her lanky proportions. “Yes, Aunt Marti.” Christy grabbed a brush and pretended to be untangling her long, nutmeg-brown hair. Her aunt, a slim, stylish woman in her forties, opened the guest room door and looked around. Just myself,” Christy answered calmly, trying to suppress the volcano of fiery emotions boiling within her. Aunt Marti dramatically pointed her acrylic fingernail toward the door. We didn’t fly you all the way from Wisconsin so you could spend the summer hiding in your room. Suddenly the internal volcano erupted with great force, spewing words with the hot tears. They’re rude and mean, and they laughed at me.” Christy covered her face with her hands; the tears oozed through her fingers. “I had no idea!” Her aunt switched tones and ushered Christy to the edge of the bed. It took Christy a few minutes to compose herself before she said calmly, “I don’t fit in with the people here. “Look at me, Aunt Martha!” Christy jumped up from the bed and stood in front of her. “Well, look at me.” Christy stretched out her arms to provide a full view of her 5-foot-5-inch, 110-pound frame. Her one-piece bathing suit covered her Olive Oyl torso like a bright green Ace bandage. You might be a bit of a late bloomer, but really, you’re a very sweet girl, and you’ve got a lot of potential.”. Christy covered her face with her hands and cried until the tears ran down her arms. The kind that makes a person snort and gasp, and no matter how idiotic you feel or how hard you try, you can’t stop. “This is exactly the reason I told your mother I wanted you to spend the summer with us. You deserve more than your parents can give you right now, and goodness knows your mother and I didn’t have much when we were growing up.”. “As I was saying, my goal this summer is to treat you to some of the finer things in life and to teach you, Christina Juliet Miller, how to become your own person.”. Christy blinked and tried to suppress a wild belch that bubbled up as a result of so much sobbing. “Are you sure you’re ready to transform a belching green bean frosty cone into ‘her own person’? Your uncle doesn’t know it yet, but he’s going to take you to an early dinner and a movie tonight.” Aunt Marti swished out the door. Paula, her best friend back home, always gave her advice when it came to major decisions like this. She was the one who helped her pick out the dumb green bean bathing suit! Christy scrunched up her nose and stuck her face close to the mirror, examining her skin for new blemishes. Even her eyes showed the effects of her crying spree; they were puffy and bloodshot. She immediately released her hair and turned away from the mirror, embarrassed that he had caught her in the midst of such scrutiny. He must have just come back from golfing, judging by the perspiration stains on his polo shirt. “By the way,” he lifted his baseball cap and wiped his forehead, “I haven’t told you yet, but I’m glad you came to stay with us this summer.” Then he added, “You are my favorite niece, you know.”. She didn’t feel like showering, and it wouldn’t take her that long to change. Finding the pad of stationery Paula had given her when she left Wisconsin, Christy set to work. I didn’t see any. movie stars at the airport, but I still have your notepad, so I can get. some autographs in case I see anybody famous.
Reviews
"I'm a huge fan of falling in love with your best friend, first loves staying together and everything, so I love the story of Todd and Christy."
"These books hold so many stories and helpful motivational topics for kids to make the best choices in life."
"Robin Jones Gunn’s books are spectacular!"
"I read these books while in middle school."
"I love this book because it goes through every day problems that teens go through."
"I started reading these books as a teenager and I enjoyed them a lot!"
"I read this series as a teenager and decided to read it again now as adult."
"Awesome book and story that is very relatable and good for teens and even pre teens."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Clean & Wholesome Romance

Making Faces
Collective loss, individual loss, loss of beauty, loss of life, loss of identity. This is a story of friendship that overcomes heartache, heroism that defies the common definitions, and a modern tale of Beauty and the Beast , where we discover that there is a little beauty and a little beast in all of us. Having grown up in the middle of wheat fields without a television, with only her books and her siblings to entertain her, she developed a strong sense of what made a good story.
Reviews
"I have labelled 'Making Faces' a melodrama as it has all the makings of one: a villain towards the end; a hero; a damsel in distress who needs rescuing from her lack of self esteem as well as from physical danger; plus sentimentality and even some over-played theatre from its characters at times. There's a bit on September the 11th and the invasion of Iraq, and if you are not overly offended by America's lean towards patriotism and her desire for warring retaliation, then you'll find the book cute and entertaining most of the way through."
"No love triangles or senseless dramas but real tragedies that make you look at the world just a bit differently."
"While I knew that some part of the story involved going to war, I had no idea it focused a lot on the events of 9/11. I personally did not know anyone affected by those events, but it is still heartbreaking and difficult to think about what happened. For those reasons, I usually shy away from watching movies/reading books that focus on that."
"It has me laughing and smiling at Bailey's enormous love of life and fun. Nevertheless, it was the strength of Harmon's prose that kept me captivated and in love with her characters and story."
"She broke my heart time and time again, while simultaneously rebuilding the simple joys back into life."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Friendship Fiction

The Christy Miller Collection, Vol. 1 (Summer Promise / A Whisper and a Wish / Yours Forever)
Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn packs all 4 Volumes of the Christy Miller Series with enough romance, drama and heartwarming moments to keep you reading the entire series and wanting more. Find out what happens when Christy's parents make an announcement that puts Christy in a new high school at the start of her sophomore year. With a wild grrrr she wadded up her beach towel and heaved it at the mirror, watching it wobble and distort her lanky proportions. “Yes, Aunt Marti.” Christy grabbed a brush and pretended to be untangling her long, nutmeg-brown hair. Her aunt, a slim, stylish woman in her forties, opened the guest room door and looked around. Just myself,” Christy answered calmly, trying to suppress the volcano of fiery emotions boiling within her. Aunt Marti dramatically pointed her acrylic fingernail toward the door. We didn’t fly you all the way from Wisconsin so you could spend the summer hiding in your room. Suddenly the internal volcano erupted with great force, spewing words with the hot tears. They’re rude and mean, and they laughed at me.” Christy covered her face with her hands; the tears oozed through her fingers. “I had no idea!” Her aunt switched tones and ushered Christy to the edge of the bed. It took Christy a few minutes to compose herself before she said calmly, “I don’t fit in with the people here. “Look at me, Aunt Martha!” Christy jumped up from the bed and stood in front of her. “Well, look at me.” Christy stretched out her arms to provide a full view of her 5-foot-5-inch, 110-pound frame. Her one-piece bathing suit covered her Olive Oyl torso like a bright green Ace bandage. You might be a bit of a late bloomer, but really, you’re a very sweet girl, and you’ve got a lot of potential.”. Christy covered her face with her hands and cried until the tears ran down her arms. The kind that makes a person snort and gasp, and no matter how idiotic you feel or how hard you try, you can’t stop. “This is exactly the reason I told your mother I wanted you to spend the summer with us. You deserve more than your parents can give you right now, and goodness knows your mother and I didn’t have much when we were growing up.”. “As I was saying, my goal this summer is to treat you to some of the finer things in life and to teach you, Christina Juliet Miller, how to become your own person.”. Christy blinked and tried to suppress a wild belch that bubbled up as a result of so much sobbing. “Are you sure you’re ready to transform a belching green bean frosty cone into ‘her own person’? Your uncle doesn’t know it yet, but he’s going to take you to an early dinner and a movie tonight.” Aunt Marti swished out the door. Paula, her best friend back home, always gave her advice when it came to major decisions like this. She was the one who helped her pick out the dumb green bean bathing suit! Christy scrunched up her nose and stuck her face close to the mirror, examining her skin for new blemishes. Even her eyes showed the effects of her crying spree; they were puffy and bloodshot. She immediately released her hair and turned away from the mirror, embarrassed that he had caught her in the midst of such scrutiny. He must have just come back from golfing, judging by the perspiration stains on his polo shirt. “By the way,” he lifted his baseball cap and wiped his forehead, “I haven’t told you yet, but I’m glad you came to stay with us this summer.” Then he added, “You are my favorite niece, you know.”. She didn’t feel like showering, and it wouldn’t take her that long to change. Finding the pad of stationery Paula had given her when she left Wisconsin, Christy set to work. I didn’t see any. movie stars at the airport, but I still have your notepad, so I can get. some autographs in case I see anybody famous.
Reviews
"I'm a huge fan of falling in love with your best friend, first loves staying together and everything, so I love the story of Todd and Christy."
"Christy is an endearing character who gets into a lot of mischief just trying to live life. Christy's hair is so short, now, and the clothes might not be her favorite styles, but she does feel older and sophisticated. Can Christy find her true self without breaking her summer promise? Her family is moving to California, but before Christy can get too excited, she discovers that her family won't live in Newport Beach like Aunt Marti and Uncle Bob. And a brush with the law on a trip to Palm Springs won't help prove to her parents that she's growing up. Book 3. Yours Forever. Christy can't wait to spend Christmas in Newport Beach. Christy is a delight to read and she struggles with a lot of tough things in this series."
"These have been my favorite books since I was 14 years old."
"These books hold so many stories and helpful motivational topics for kids to make the best choices in life."
"Robin Jones Gunn’s books are spectacular!"
"I read these books while in middle school."
"I love this book because it goes through every day problems that teens go through."
"I started reading these books as a teenager and I enjoyed them a lot!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Family Fiction

North! Or Be Eaten (The Wingfeather Saga)
Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they’re really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. It is obvious that his musical talents have been put to good use as his use of words, plot and narrative read like a well scored film script. The author spills characters like Podo and Nurgabog onto the page, then weaves a tale of danger that holds the reader captive. Those people just ain’t civilized.”. –Donita K. Paul, author of The Vanishing Sculptor “In a genre overrun by the gory and the grim, Peterson’s bite-sized chapters taste more like a stew of Gorey (Edward) and Grimm (the Brothers). “An immensely clever tale from a wonderful storyteller - filled with great values and even greater adventure!”. –Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales “Thrills, chills, spine-tingling mystery, and lots of smiles. Or Be Eaten worthy of a big mug filled with a favorite beverage and a cozy nook near a crackling fire for hours on end.
Reviews
"Each time there is a line that has a footnote, there is a link that jumps you to the appropriate footnote, and then a link back from the footnote to the line in the story that referenced it."
"The Wingfeather series is probably mostly a series boys and young teens will read; maybe not so much the girls, though one of the leading characters is a girl. It would be a great series to read to your children."
"Just finished reading the second book."
"Path: The Wingfeathers flight to the Ice Prairies takes them through perilous encounters with Fangs, Snickbuzzards, wicked Overseers, betrayal, and bitterness. Agreement: This book moves from the children's tale of "The Dark Sea of Darkness" to a nonstop ride of adventure."
"A wonderful sequel to his first book, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, Andrew Peterson's North!"
"A sterling book."
"Andrew Peterson has created another gripping tale - a true can't-put-it-down story of peril, intrigue, and shocking plot twists that he executes with such masterful dexterity. I'm an oldest, like Janner, and his frustrations with his siblings have opened my eyes to the similarities between he and I... it's challenged me to be patient and brave and uncomplaining, as he strives to be. Ever since reading this book I have been heartened by the memory of the Wingfeathers' adventures, their moments of cheer, their laughs, and the hard times, and the courage required of them."
"Wonderful series, my daughter read all four books in a few weeks!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Science Fiction

A Time to Die (Out of Time Book 1)
What she finds on the other side about the world, about eternity, and about herself changes Parvin forever and might just save her people. " A Time to Die weaves a strong premise, interesting science fiction, a spiritual message, and a likeable heroine into a compelling, well-written novel.
Reviews
"The author also did a great job of conveying the emotions one would feel in the situation Parvin was in. Every emotion that Parvin felt, I was able to feel myself because Nadine Brandes not only described Parvin's emotions in perfect detail, but she also made you feel a deep attachment to the other characters. She made me love all the characters and at the end, I realized how I had slowly fallen in love with her characters and their emotions. Basically, Nadine Brandes is a spectacular author who knows how to use the emotions of the characters to deeply affect the emotions of the reader. And seeing Parvin go from struggling to have faith to doing everything for God's purpose really inspired me to live for God, no matter if it made me an outcast like Parvin."
"I fell in love with this series from the very first line… “There was once a time when only God knew the day you’d die…” With both books in this series I find myself irritated with how good of a writer Nadine is. Parvin Blackwater feels as though she has wasted her life- At the age of 17 she has only one year left to live according the clock."
"This book surprised me many times - which I consider a success, especially for the dystopian genre. Overall, I enjoyed this book."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Historical Fiction

Storm of Fire and Blood: Sword and Serpent Book III
Tossed on a ship bearing him to the icy northern reaches of Britannia, Jurian dreams of a mysterious woman and a sword driven into a stone. As the storm of fire and blood sweeps across the Empire, Jurian relinquishes his sword and the honor he most desires to fulfill the prophecy along with his destiny.
Reviews
"The trilogy is finished but the adventure continues."
"Other authors do not know how to count, and you get trilogies of 9 books like the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, or Xanth that is now up to 40 published and 2 forthcoming in the series. In Fact the only trilogy I liked as much were The Lord of The Rings by Tolkien, and I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga, and for vary different reason. In my review of Sword and Serpent I stated: “I believe that this would have been a book that both Tolkien and Lewis would have loved. I can picture the Inklings sitting with a pint discussing the story and speculating where it would go next.” And in my review of The Tenth Region of the Night I added: “I believe they would have loved this sequel and be eagerly awaiting book III.” And from where I sit it was worth the wait. In this book, and this series, Dr. Taylor Marshall writes in and around the lives of saints, drawing us back in time to when Christianity was a feared and persecuted religion. He has drawn extensively from historical sources and written this incredible tale around truth, and around the legends. But after he receives a word of knowledge he knows that the future he had hoped for might not be, for he will be forced to choose between his faith, and his life. We follow the stories of numerous characters, in different locals who are all being drawn to the Diocletian and a conflict between earthly and heavenly powers."
"This novel, set in the 4th Century, is truly a masterpiece of fiction intertwined with legend and history. There are so many novels today to pick from, how great to have a story that actually Is fun, interesting, hard to put down, and also life changing. The subject here, as in the other 2 books preceding it, is the Christian faith as lived by great saints. In “Storm of Fire and Blood” Taylor Marshall continues the story where the previous one left off. Woven into the tale are great elements of true friendship, self sacrifice, forgiveness, conversion, and enduring Christian love. Here is a wonderful portrayal of some truely saintly lives spun into a very interesting and captivating story."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Emotions & Feelings Fiction

A Single Bead
On the anniversary of the plane crash that took the life of her beloved grandmother and threw her own mother into a deep depression, 16-year-old Katelyn Marie Roberts discovers a single bead from her grandmothers rosary-a rosary lost in the crash.
Reviews
"Stephanie did an excellent job of giving the reader enough information and description about the characters and relationships without dragging it out."
"It also considers how adults don't have it all together, how families, though imperfect, can pull together through hardship, and ways to pray and not be a total dork about it. It's also a perspective that feels very real: the teens in this book aren't goody-two-shoes who pray all day, and there's even a scene where there's a "speed rosary" prayed."
"Not to spoil the ending for anyone, but at the end of the book, I found myself wondering about the rest of the story, and then the last line..."
"Every Catholic YA, Middle-Schooler, parent, etc."
"If you are a devout Catholic and would like to read a sweet story that does include a loss of a special loved one, this book is for you."
"We gave this to our 13 year old daughter, she read it in one day and loved it."
"A good read for young teens."
"A beautifully written, faith-filled page-turner."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Values & Virtues Fiction

Greyson Gray: Camp Legend (The Greyson Gray Series) (Volume 1)
But when Greyson stumbles upon a terrorist's sinister plot brewing in the observatory, a place already haunted by a chilling camp legend, he suddenly toils with two dueling worlds - one of lurking danger and mystery, the other of competition and awkward romance. Threaded with witty, sarcastic humor and gritty suspense , Camp Legend puts you in Greyson's shoes not only as he battles evil in thrilling chases, but also as he deals with his awkward first crush, menacing bullies, and the loss of his father. In Camp Legend , you fall in love with the quirky characters, their witty humor, and their admirable leader who reminds many of Indiana Jones - with a signature look, daring confidence, and a knack for trouble. Then, just when you get to know the kids, a spark is set to their world, erupting in an epic, dangerous adventure that threatens civil war. Even as the later books take Greyson and his friends into more intense action and maturity, there is still the humor and endearing qualities that keep you rooting for them to the end. Greyson deals with a missing father, bullying, betrayal, girl-problems, and tough moral issues. At the same time, the series takes on many issues that are prominent in today's America including: tolerance, drone warfare, surveillance, bitter politics, and religion. Many YA books are dystopian - meaning the country has already fallen and it is up to the protagonist to defy those that brought it down. The Greyson Gray Series takes the best of both worlds, with light-hearted, lovable characters trying to prevent the collapse of the country.
Reviews
"Greyson (camper) and Brandon (counsellor) are likable and convincing leads in this story of camp life."
"Grandson like Greyson Gray, he gets a chuckle once in awhile."
"My 12-year-old grandson loved Books One and Two of the Greyson Gray series."
"I'm a avid reader of everything but I hope the author reads this review, this series is going to take off like wildfire!"
"This was a good book written with humor, intrigue, and kept your interest."
"The only thing I think you should put more work into is the romance."
"A well written book with great characters."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Action & Adventure

Storm of Fire and Blood: Sword and Serpent Book III
Tossed on a ship bearing him to the icy northern reaches of Britannia, Jurian dreams of a mysterious woman and a sword driven into a stone. As the storm of fire and blood sweeps across the Empire, Jurian relinquishes his sword and the honor he most desires to fulfill the prophecy along with his destiny.
Reviews
"Engaging, beautiful, and reverent without losing sight of its mission as story to be enjoyed."
"Other authors do not know how to count, and you get trilogies of 9 books like the Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, or Xanth that is now up to 40 published and 2 forthcoming in the series. In Fact the only trilogy I liked as much were The Lord of The Rings by Tolkien, and I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga, and for vary different reason. In my review of Sword and Serpent I stated: “I believe that this would have been a book that both Tolkien and Lewis would have loved. I can picture the Inklings sitting with a pint discussing the story and speculating where it would go next.” And in my review of The Tenth Region of the Night I added: “I believe they would have loved this sequel and be eagerly awaiting book III.” And from where I sit it was worth the wait. In this book, and this series, Dr. Taylor Marshall writes in and around the lives of saints, drawing us back in time to when Christianity was a feared and persecuted religion. He has drawn extensively from historical sources and written this incredible tale around truth, and around the legends. But after he receives a word of knowledge he knows that the future he had hoped for might not be, for he will be forced to choose between his faith, and his life. We follow the stories of numerous characters, in different locals who are all being drawn to the Diocletian and a conflict between earthly and heavenly powers."
"This novel, set in the 4th Century, is truly a masterpiece of fiction intertwined with legend and history. There are so many novels today to pick from, how great to have a story that actually Is fun, interesting, hard to put down, and also life changing. The subject here, as in the other 2 books preceding it, is the Christian faith as lived by great saints. In “Storm of Fire and Blood” Taylor Marshall continues the story where the previous one left off. Woven into the tale are great elements of true friendship, self sacrifice, forgiveness, conversion, and enduring Christian love. Here is a wonderful portrayal of some truely saintly lives spun into a very interesting and captivating story."
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Fantasy

North! Or Be Eaten (The Wingfeather Saga)
Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they’re really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. It is obvious that his musical talents have been put to good use as his use of words, plot and narrative read like a well scored film script. The author spills characters like Podo and Nurgabog onto the page, then weaves a tale of danger that holds the reader captive. Those people just ain’t civilized.”. –Donita K. Paul, author of The Vanishing Sculptor “In a genre overrun by the gory and the grim, Peterson’s bite-sized chapters taste more like a stew of Gorey (Edward) and Grimm (the Brothers). “An immensely clever tale from a wonderful storyteller - filled with great values and even greater adventure!”. –Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales “Thrills, chills, spine-tingling mystery, and lots of smiles. Or Be Eaten worthy of a big mug filled with a favorite beverage and a cozy nook near a crackling fire for hours on end.
Reviews
"Each time there is a line that has a footnote, there is a link that jumps you to the appropriate footnote, and then a link back from the footnote to the line in the story that referenced it."
"The Wingfeather series is probably mostly a series boys and young teens will read; maybe not so much the girls, though one of the leading characters is a girl. It would be a great series to read to your children."
"Just finished reading the second book."
"Path: The Wingfeathers flight to the Ice Prairies takes them through perilous encounters with Fangs, Snickbuzzards, wicked Overseers, betrayal, and bitterness. Agreement: This book moves from the children's tale of "The Dark Sea of Darkness" to a nonstop ride of adventure."
"A wonderful sequel to his first book, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, Andrew Peterson's North!"
"A sterling book."
"Andrew Peterson has created another gripping tale - a true can't-put-it-down story of peril, intrigue, and shocking plot twists that he executes with such masterful dexterity. I'm an oldest, like Janner, and his frustrations with his siblings have opened my eyes to the similarities between he and I... it's challenged me to be patient and brave and uncomplaining, as he strives to be. Ever since reading this book I have been heartened by the memory of the Wingfeathers' adventures, their moments of cheer, their laughs, and the hard times, and the courage required of them."
"Wonderful series, my daughter read all four books in a few weeks!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult Christian Mysteries & Thrillers

Light of the Last: Wars of the Realm, Book 3
Validus now knows that the young man is at the epicenter of a global spiritual war, and the angels must use a millennia of battle experience keep Drew alive, for the Fallen want him dead. Chuck Black is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the popular Kingdom Series and The Knights of Arrethtrae series.
Reviews
"Although I really enjoyed the first two books (Cloak of the Light and Rise of the Fallen), I felt that Chuck Black rushed in depicting the main character’s - Drew Carter- life and the plot. Also, you can really see that Drew is struggling to find out if God truly exists in contrast to science, evidence, and all the terrible things that occur in the world around him. Most of the book is based on the realities that we face today, but it contains some things that would normally never occur like a device allowing you to see into another realm and a man with the ability to see angels and demons with the naked eye."
"My children have read many books by Chuck Black, so they were excited to see this new series come out. Since I had not read Book 1 or 2 or this series, when I started with this book, the third of the series, it did take me a little bit to get acquainted with all of the characters."
"I have read this book twice now and it is my hands down favorite of all the books I have read (which is saying a lot since I have read many books)."
"If you like angelic warfare / demonic activity / end times story lines, this will blow your mind!"
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