Category Archives: Teen

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making – Catherynne M. Valente

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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is the amazing first book in the Fairyland series.  Filled with magic and adventure, this story delights, and September is a heroine worthy of praise.  She is not only clever and fun but displays a great deal of heart.  After reading this book, we had to get the other two books in the series from the library as quickly as possible…It really is that good!

What Does God Really Promise? – Carolyn Larsen

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What Does God Really Promise? tackles a 101 questions about God’s promises, the church, and the future.  A response to each question as well as a relevant Bible verse are supplied.  Our family opted to use this text as part of morning devotional time with our daughter.  It is a nice addition and provides a good starting point for discussion.  The whimsical artwork throughout the book is a delight.  This little gem would make a lovely gift.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal

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This lovely little hardback book is a combination prayer journal and coloring book.  It is filled with space to write as well as scripture, prayers, and beautiful artwork to personalize. Tyndale Press now has an entire collection of coloring/journaling products which make beautiful gifts. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Bible Stories: In the Beginning – 4 Movie Collection

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Bible Stories: In the Beginning includes movie adaptations of the lives of four different Bible characters – Abraham, Moses, Jacob, and Joseph.  These movies have been restored and remastered, but they still clearly feel like they were produced in a different time. That being said, the stories are faithfully presented and feature a number of notable actors. Although the video is rated “family approved” by the Dove Foundation, I would caution parents to preview the video first.  The treatment of animals is a particular concern.  The images are realistic for the time period, and I believe young viewers could easily be disturbed by them. 

While this complimentary video was provided for review by FishFlix, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

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The Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis

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The Chronicles of Narnia is an amazing fantasy series with strong Biblical themes.  It can be enjoyed by children as well as adults.  Our daughter has been reading thru the series with Dad at bedtime and loves it.  I highly recommend partner reading these book aloud with your child and discussing them.  There is a lot to take in for the reader on every page.  This particular edition of the series includes beautiful illustrations and would make a terrific gift.

101 Ways to Have Fun: Things You Can Do with Friends, Anytime! – From the Editors of FaithGirlz!

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This nifty book is part of the FaithGirlz! series and is full of fun, age-appropriate activities for tween/teen girls.  Many of the activities are perfect to do with friends.  I know our daughter will delight in exploring the options with her friends in the months and years ahead.  This one is a winner!

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Harper Collins Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Backwards Beauty: How to Feel Ugly in 10 Simple Steps – Jessie Minassian

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Backwards Beauty is a great book specifically targeted for teen girls.  The book explores beauty and the often ridiculous things we do to try to attain it.  The conversational style of the author makes the text extremely engaging and fun to read.  Ultimately, the book compares the concept of beauty as presented by the media and the world around us with how true beauty is described and defined within scripture.  This book would make a terrific resource for a middle school/high school girl’s Bible study.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale Press, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Get Your Story Straight – Kristen Hatton

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Get Your Story Straight is a 52 week devotional geared toward teens and young adults.  There are five activities each week which focus on the same scripture and are highly accessible.  This devotional would be a great text for a small group study.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Litfuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.