Christian+fiction

= Christian fiction   =

The Shack Left Behind series Melody Carlson - writes very popular and readable books about teen issues with a Christian message. (Suggested by many people) There you’ll find me - Jenny B. Jones (sweet romance plus issues of grief and anorexia) Sorta like a rock star - Matthew Quick (may not count as Christian fiction – but the main character does discuss her faith frequently) The River of Time series - Lisa T. Bergren Ted Dekker, the books are mainly fantasy and have graphic novels to go with. Brodie and Brock Theone’s Zion series Erynn Mangum, Beverly Lewis (“Holly’s Heart” books) Karen Kingsbury (“Unlocked’) also Redemption series “My Name was Judas” by CK Stead Dee Henderson “O’Malley Family” series is awesome. Very believable Christian thrillers. My hands came away red – Lisa McKay (teens go on a mission trip and get caught up in local violence and on the run in the wild) Lori Wick (older titles thought I think) Francine Rivers

Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul Kisses from Katie: a story of relentless love and redemption by Katie Davis, New York: Howard Books, 2012 What would cause an eighteen-year-old old senior class president and homecoming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brother's heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because the rest of them think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person but didn't know any of the language? A passion to make a difference. Katie Davis left over Christmas break her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people and children of Uganda that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. She has given up a relatively comfortable life - at a young age - to care for the less fortunate of this world. She was so moved by the need she witnessed, she's centered her life around meeting that need. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, is in the process of adopting thirteen children in Uganda, and she completely trusts God for daily provision for her and her family. Our girls absolutely love this book and it is perfect for Level 1 Personal Response too.
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