Books - Children 8 years to teens

Bethany Hamilton made national headlines on Halloween morning 2003 when she was attacked by a shark off the coast of her favorite Hawaii beach. She maintained her courage, strength, and most importantly her faith, throughout the months that followed and has become a great example to Christian young women everywhere. In this devotional Bethany writes on topics such as Christian witness, regret, identity, beauty, and family in the warm and friendly tone of a surfer girl.

One clear Bethlehem night, a poor boy greeted the Christ child with the "pa rum pum pum pum" of a drum. Two thousand years later, Christmas has been banned and replaced by a prosperity-driven holiday. Into the spiritual wasteland steps another boy who marches to the beat of a different drum---and transforms darkness into light. For ages 8-12 years approx.

He looks like an ordinary boy . . . but 10-year-old Reuben isn't normal. A mute orphan taken in by a childless woman, he's grieving his mother's death. All he has left is her shawl and the hope she planted in his heart---that someday he'll find a King who will restore his voice. For ages 8-12 years approx.

The best-selling "little book with a big message" has changed millions of lives---and now it's available in a special format just for Generation Y! Using peer-based stories, Wilkinson shows how Jabez's ancient prayer for personal blessing and expanded ministry can help 21st-century teens discover God's plan for their own lives.

The night before he died, Jesus told his closest friends what they needed to know to experience a fulfilling, world-changing life. In Secrets of the Vine for Teens, Bruce Wilkinson's powerful teen-focused message passes on the truths Jesus communicated to his disciples: how God uses tough times to set you free from the sin that's keeping you from the best in life, how He gests your attention about priorities that need to change, and how He invites you - persistently and powerfully - to experience Him.

Christy Miller is determined that things are going to go her way this spring. Her heart is set on becoming a cheerleader, and with all the practice she's put in, she's sure she can pass the tough tryouts. Plus there is the Prom to look forward to. But her dreams turn to bitter disappointment when her parents tell her she won't be allowed to attend the prom, and Christy watches in tears as Todd takes another girl. And all her hard work for a spot on the cheerleading squad can't erase the fact that one of the cheerleaders makes it clear that Christy isn't welcome. Can Christy leave a space in her heart for God to fill, or will she keep looking to others for happiness?Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Do little green men walk on Mars? What mysteries creep along the ocean floor? Authors including Sigmund Brouwer, Randy Ingermanson, and Kathy Tyers take kids where they've never been before with 15 stories that explore life outside our world---and encourage readers to discover God beyond time and space. Ages 9 and up.

Lydia's life changed the day the apostle Paul came to town--she became a Christian and dedicated herself to God's work. For ages 8-12

Elijah was an ordinary person until God called him to serve as a prophet--then everything changed. Would he be able to handle the ultimate challenge? For ages 8-12.

Journey with Paul through Jerusalem, Damascus, Philippi, and the great city of Rome, and discover for yourself the truth that changes hate into love, fear into hope, and death into life! Recommended for ages 8 to 12.

Can the brutal massacre at Columbine High School be the spark that ignites a spiritual revolution? Told by the pastor who ministered to one of the grieving families, (Rachel Joy Scott, the girl who said YES) this incredible story reveals how thousands of young people are honoring the memory of those who died by taking up the martyrs' torch and living for God. For ages teens+

After summer vacation, Blake, Jenn, Krys, Lorri, and A.C. reconnect in their private corner of cyberspace. As they share their thoughts, a new member invades their chatroom and encourages them to talk about God. At first, they engage in light banter, but then the conversation turns a dark corner when the interloper challenges their faith. Who is this guy and what does he really want? For ages 12+

Jacie Noland\'s art seems to be going nowhere when the opportunity to attend a prestigious art conference halts because of a lack of funds. To her surprise, the ony part of her life moving forward is her unexpected relationship with the \"bad boy\" at school. Will she ever be able to figure out what God wants from her? 181 pages, softcover from Focus on the Family. Recommended for ages 12 to 16.

This full-color devotional journal for girls features 15 fictionalized journal entries, which take place over a period of several months, and are illustrated with doodled artwork from the young author. Teresa's journey and journaled thoughts will help readers examine their own faith choices and dialogue with others about God. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.

Packed between the covers of this book are some big laughs and lots of good old fashioned fun. For ages 8+ Normally $9.95 now on SPECIAL for $7.95