Books for Young Teens

One woman's journey to victory. Jenna, the older sister, was beautiful. Talented. Popular. Neat. Confident. Sara was the next born - the ordinary one. For years she was simply known as "Jenna's sister," without an identity of her own. Falling into the trap of comparison, Sara became all too familiar with inferiority, the gut-wrenching pain of believing she was worthless. But she found victory and wants others to...

Join Christian and his companions on their journey to the Celestial City, as they pass through many experiences common to us all, in Bunyan's timeless allegory of the Christian's walk with God. paperback, 192 pages

Like other German cities, Krauter became a blacked out vacuum at night. But tonight Hans felt it was especially quiet. Something must be wrong. Finally Hans arrived at Felderstrasse 21. "Maria" he hissed. No one answered. Heart pounding, Hans entered the house. Except for a few scattered possessions and a rumpled bed on the floor, the place was deserted. His wife and children were gone! Hans buried his face in his...

by Aileen Fisher Peter thought nothing exciting could happen on his uncle’s farm on the Ohio River. But what were the mysterious sounds in the night, skiffs on the river, strange people asking questions, and the lantern in the attic at night? Peter discovered that his Quaker relatives were part of the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to freedom.

This collection of stories follows teenage girls who faced challenges just like others, but who chose to honor their parents, learn from mistakes, and pursue a God-honoring path of enduring values. Be encouraged by their victories and instructed by their failures as you, too, put on the King's ornament of grace. Softcover, 140 pages