The teenage years are exciting and full of change .... and challenges! The library has a great selection of books that can speak to teens in their language, and help them integrate their faith into their own unique lives. A few recommendations are featured below.

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Title: Drawn by aChina Moon (Trailblazer Books)

Author: Dave & Neta Jackson

Bethany House Publishers

Thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (8-12) to Christian heros of the past.

Mollie can’t believe that her best friend, Ida, and her family left Virginia to live in a “heather” country. What about marrying handsome Southern husbands? Going to women’s college together? However, Mollie’s frustration slowly turns to fascination as Ida’s letters describe her exciting life among the Chinese – sea worms for supper, wearing men’s pants, Chinese New Year, and helping with the amazing missionary work of Lottie Moon.

But as the years go by, China endures war, disease, and rebellion, and Molly becomes more and more worried about Ida. Realizing that each letter she receives could be the last, Mollie wants to help her beloved pen pal. But how…and at what price?

Title: Tree House Trouble: The Cul-De-Sac Kids

Author: Beverly Lewis

Bethany House Publishers

Abby Hunter and Stacy Henry are building a tree house – with a little help from Stacy’s grandpa. When the hideaway is finished, the girls discover that a very cool tree house can be cause for BIG trouble. Especially when they start posting signs that read Definitely No Boys Allowed! What will happen to their faithful club motto: The Cul-de-sac kids stick together”? Is this the end for Abby’s club on Blossom Hill Lane?