Best Teen & Young Adult Other Religious Fiction

Following the Buddha through his various transformations, these clarified, often humorous narrative journeys open the ancient masters profound and gentle teachings to persons of all ages, religions, races, and ideological persuasions. Ms. Conover received a BA in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado and an MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University.

a riveting tour de force.” Life is both sweet and cruel to strong-willed young Shabanu, whose home is the windswept Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. But when a tragic encounter with a wealthy and powerful landowner ruins the marriage plans of her older sister, Shabanu is called upon to sacrifice everything she’s dreamed of. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. “Shabanu is an unforgettable heroine set like a fine jewel in a wonderfully wrought book.”— Kirkus Reviews , Starred. “Staples has accomplished a small miracle in her touching and powerful story.”— The New York Times “Remarkable .

Forced into an action-packed world of vampires, werewolves, and all things mystical, Casey Blane must quickly learn of the great power she possesses as she unlocks the mysteries of her nearly four hundred year old royal family's past in order to save herself and her coven as the next Letorian Descendant. Jodi Ann Fahey's writing is superb and it delivers a beautiful and poignant message. Her action scenes were exciting as well as thrilling and her descriptions of them as well as many other things in the novel were mesmerising.

Many of today's teenagers are tired of the pressure to compete and consume-and are looking for a different way to live their lives. Written in a style that will have immediate appeal to young "seekers" and those wanting to understand the ancient teachings, this book addresses such relevant topics as peer pressure, emotional difficulties, stress, fostering peace, and even protecting the environment. Introducing concepts such as meditation, enlightenment, metta (lovingkindness), karma, the four noble truths and the eight worldly conditions, Winston writes accessibly but doesn't try overly hard to sound cool or relevant.

Yael, a former death camp prisoner, has witnessed too much suffering, and the five wolves tattooed on her arm are a constant reminder of the loved ones she lost. A survivor of painful human experimentation, Yael has the power to skinshift and must complete her mission by impersonating last year's only female racer, Adele Wolfe. This deception becomes more difficult when Felix, Adele's twin brother, and Luka, her former love interest, enter the race and watch Yael's every move. "― Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy. "Ryan Graudin opens one of the darkest chapters in history and spins a what if into an incredible tale of survival, identity, and purpose. "The rush of an action movie combined with a flawlessly executed history, this is the book I've been waiting for. Filled to the brim with tension and intrigue, nonstop action, and a vivid cast of characters, you'll feel every bump in the road they ride. * "Graudin ( The Walled City ) crafts another fast-paced, enthralling tale of sacrifice and dogged determination as she fuses alternate history and spy-thriller suspense. A provocative rumination on self-preservation, the greater good, and the boundaries that keep heroes from becoming as cruel as those they fight.

Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. “A wildly imaginative, wonderfully irreverent epic that shines with wit and wisdom–and features excellent instructions on how to cope with Thwaps, Fangs, and the occasional Toothy Cow.”. – Allan Heinberg , writer/co-executive producer of ABC’s Grey's Anatomy, and co-creator of Marvel Comics Young Avengers. Andrew is such a gifted storyteller; this book will be a treasure to both children and adults.”. – James Bryan Smith , author of Room of Marvels ; Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing to Heaven , and Embracing the Love of God ; co-author of Devotional Classics with Richard J. Andrew Peterson, a natural storyteller in the oral tradition, has nailed the voice needed to translate a rip-roaring fantasy tale to the written page.”. – Donita K. Paul , author of DragonSpell, DragonKnight, DragonQuest, and DragonFire.