This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Reference and Information Services Staff, 07/08
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Mars diaries. Mission 1, Oxygen level zero(2000)On Mars in 2039, fourteen-year-old virtual-reality specialist Tyce Sanders must discover why oxygen is leaking out of the space station's dome in time to save those who live there, and in the process develops a new relationship with God.
On hope's wings(1998)In 1948, while her mother is off making yet another movie, fourteen-year-old Allison O'Brian makes her way from New York to Oregon to see the grandfather she has never met and to learn what she can about her supposedly dead father.
Cherished wish(1998)Fourteen-year-old Allison finds herself the center of a custody battle between her glamorous, but neglectful, movie star mother and her long-absent artist father who wants her to live with him in a small Oregon town.
Autumn secrets(1998)Allison O'Brian is thrilled to be back in Oregon, at long last living with her father, and overjoyed at the prospect of starting high school. But just as she begins to adjust her all the new things in her life, her father makes the biggest announcement of all--he and Grace, the adoptive mother of Allison's friend Heather, are engaged!
Dreams of promise(1999)After a desperate rescue mission, Allison is reunited with her father and soon-to-be stepbrother Andrew. Allison is ready to enjoy the rest of her freshman year in high school. She has new friends, her grades are good. Just when it seems like Allison's year couldn't be better, Shirley Jenson determines to see Allison's reputation ruined. Shirley's sneaky tricks almost work. And when an almost too-good-to-be-true story falls in her lap, Allison knows this could be the article of a lifetime. But her investigation is unknowingly bringing her closer to danger. Will Allison put the clues together before it's too late?
Diary of a teenage girl : novel(2000)Sixteen-year-old Caitlin O'Conner keeps a six-month diary in which she records the day-to-day events of her life as well as her struggles to understand herself and God's plan for her future.
It's my life by Caitlin O'Connor(2001)Sixteen-year-old Caitlin struggles with her feelings about her best friend's pregnancy, boys who tempt her to break her vow not to date, non-Christian friends, and what God may be calling her to do with her life.
Who I am, by Caitlin O'Conner(2002)It's challenging enough to be a normal high school senior, but Caitlin OUConner has a host of new difficulties to deal with in the third book of Carlson's fascinating teen series. A soul-stretching time of racial reconciliation at school and within her church helps Caitlin discover God's will as never before.
On my own : a novel(2002)In her first year at college, Caitlin's diary reflects her homesickness, the challenges of rooming with a non-Christian, and evolving friendships, old and new.
Sold out : a novel(2003)Conflicts arise when fifteen-year-old Chloe Miller and her fellow band members are discovered by a talent scout from Nashville and are invited to record and tour.
Road trip : a novel(2003)After signing a contract with a major recording company, Chloe, Allie, and Laura set off on tour as the opening act for only the most popular Christian band in the country, Iron Cross. Allie's mom and little brother add yet more craziness to life on the road.
My name is Chloe : a novel(2003)An intelligent but insecure fifteen-year-old aspiring musician, who sports off-beat clothes, spiked hair, and multiple piercings, questions the existence of God until she meets Him head-on in a graveyard.
Face the music: a novel(2004)Seventeen-year-old Chloe Miller and her friends continue to tour as Redemption, a rising new Christian band, experiencing love, death, and marriage, but learning where to turn when things spin out of control.
Just ask : a novel(2005)Sixteen-year-old Kim Peterson learns more about herself and her friends, and practices her new commitment to God, by writing a teen advice column for the newspaper on which her father is managing editor.
Meant to be : a novel(2005)In spite of a newfound faith, sixteen-year-old Kim Peterson faces a dreary Christmas and New Year because her mother has been diagnosed with cancer.
Falling up : a novel(2006)Dealing with her grief over her mother's recent death and major problems her family and friends are facing cause Kim so much stress she even finds it hard to pray, but things improve when she really starts to "let go and let God."
Mixed bags(2008)DJ's grandmother is a former fashion model who has restored an old mansion and turned it into a boarding house for rich teenaged girls who are interested in fashion, presenting DJ with a conflict between retaining her tomboy identity or changing her style, as she decides whether or not to try to fit in.
Homecoming Queen(2008)From the Back Cover
With six teenage girls living under one roof, things are bound to get interesting.
Mix six teenaged girls and one 60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two and youve got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlsons new chick lit series for young adults!
The Carter House experiences a shake-up as one of its own returns home after an unnerving disappearing act. Then, friction grows as a school Homecoming Queen race heats up, turning friends and housemates against one another. DJ, Eliza, Taylor, Kriti, Rhiannon, and Casey show they have plenty of lessons to learn as the votes roll in. Some grow smarter and closer to God, while others seem to make the same mistakes over again.
Despite all their differences and disagreements, the Carter House girls continue to grow together, forging a bond that strengthens through hardship. Hearts CAN change and friendship paves the way for at least one girl to move closer to God.
Viva Vermont!(2008)From the Back Cover
Mix six teenaged girls and one 60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two and youve got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlsons new chick lit series for young adults!
Christmas is coming and Mrs. Carter treats the girls to a weekend trip to General Hardings luxurious Vermont ski lodge. Naturally, she has no idea that Taylor has invited some guys to follow themboys who have a different type of adventure in mind.
As usual, Mrs. Carter does not pay close attention to the girls activities. When a dinner outing and small accident keep her away overnight, DJ, Eliza, Taylor, Kriti, Rhiannon, and Casey are quickly in over their heads. As a party gets completely out of hand, only Gods help can get the Carter House girls out of this gigantic mess.
Stealing Bradford(2008)DJ's efforts to make sense of Christianity, prayer, and the Bible only seem to make it harder for her to deal with the inability of the girls in her grandmother's boardinghouse to get along, especially after Taylor begins flirting with Rhiannon's boyfriend.
Raising dragons(2004)Modern fantasy novel that inspires young people to pursue faith, courage, and love, to dig deep within to find their God-given strengths no matter how difficult the circumstances.
The candlestone(2004)A modern fanasty novel that inspires young people to believe in the promises made by trustworthy friends, to discern between good and evil, and to use their God-given strengths to fight against evil and set the captives free.
Circles of seven(2005)Filled with action,danger, and suspense this book is sure to keep readers in their seats, following Billy and Bonnie to the exciting conclusion. This is the third saga in a four book series.
Tears of a dragon(2005)Ashley and Billy, aided by the dragons, their friends, and a powerful, ancient book, each take courageous steps to rescue loved ones from Morgan Le Faye and her demonic Watchers.
Last of the Nephilim(2008)When the Nephilim, a race of giants from ancient times, invade Second Eden, endangering the existence of that alternate dimension as well as every soul on Earth, the two Oracles of Fire, Sapphira and Acacia, and two young girls lead the battle to stop them.
Chosen(2007)As the land of the Forest Dwellers is increasingly decimated by the Horde, Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, choses four sixteen-year-old recruits for a special mission--to find the seven lost Books of History that have power over the past, present, and future.
Infidel(2007)As Johnis and the other "chosen" recruits of the Forest Guard are pulled into deeper danger to secure the seven lost Books of History, Johnis tries to rescue his mother from enslavement by the Horde, but risks betraying the Forest Dwellers.
Renegade(2008)As Johnis, Silvie, Billos, and Darsal continue their quest for the four still missing Books of History, Billos makes a decision that has devastating consequences for himself and his companions, especially the devoted Darsal.
Chaos : a lost book(2008)The four heroic young Forest Guard recruits embark on their last mission to recover the lost Books of History before the Dark One enleashes their power to enslave humanity.
Second chance(1998)
The vanishings(1998)After the Rapture, Judd Thompson, Vicki Byrne, Lionel Washington, and Ryan Daley find their way to the New Hope Community Church, where they meet Bruce Barnes, who enlightens them as to the significance of the event.
Through the flames(1998)To help Lionel in his search for his uncle, Ryan spies on Andre's house and gets chased by the murderous LeRoy. The kids decide to set up LeRoy--the man who shot Andre--and Judd comes up with a plan.
Facing the future(1998)Since the Rapture.
Bruce Barnes has been teaching Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan about the coming events during the Tribulation. They are sure Christ will return for them, but one question remains: Who is the Antichrist?
Bruce thinks he knows. The kids aren't so sure. Until a man who has met the Antichrist shares his nightmarish story.
In this new series based on the best-selling book Left Behind. Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye present the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four young friends -- Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan. As the world falls in around them, they band together to find faith and fight the evil forces that threaten their lives.
Stuck in the sky(2001)Jacie experiences conflicting feelings about her Christian faith, pursuing her interest in art, and the "hot" new boy at school.
Opportunity knocks twice(2002)When his old girlfriend moves back to town, Tyler worries that dating her again will interfere with his friendships, especially with the beautiful Hannah, and draw him away from God.
In between(2007)Soon after moving to a small Texas town, fifteen-year-old Katie Parker's rebelliousness complicates her life at home and school, but when she is accused of vandalism, she finds hope through a new friendship, involvement in a play, and her foster family's faith in God and her.
On the loose : a Katie Parker production (act 2)(2007)Sixteen-year-old Katie Parker finds her newly blossoming faith tested after a tornado rips through town, her foster mother is diagnosed with cancer, and Katie is accused of stealing.
The big picture(2008)Dumped by her possible boyfriend at a drive-in theater, Katie returns home to find that her mother, a former convict and current addict, wants to take her away from her foster family, friends, and church, and Katie must make important decisions as she considers what family and home really mean.
Holly's story(2005)With the support of her two best friends, high school senior Holly tries to deal with the murder of her brother and her anger at God for allowing the crime to happen.
Kathleen's story(2005)With the support of her two best friends, sixteen-year-old Kathleen tries to balance her summer volunteer work at the hospital with her responsibilities caring for her mother, who has multiple sclerosis, and her attraction to a handsome boy.
Raina's story(2006)After sixteen-year-old Raina learns that she is a perfect match for donating bone marrow to a leukemia patient in Virginia, she discovers that the young woman is the sister she never knew she had.
Staying pure(1997)Payton Skky is dating the best-looking guy in school. While he pressures her to sleep with him, she is content to wait until marriage. When she starts to doubt her resolve, Payton questions everything.
Sober faith(2000)Preparing for their debutante ball, Payton and her three friends struggle with the temptations of alcohol, despite their Christian faith.
Saved race(2001)As Payton leaves high school and goes on to college, she and her friends learn to deal with racism and other difficult issues.
Get a life(1998)When a classmate is diagnosed with leukemia, the students at Clearwater Crossing High School organize a fund-raising carnival. After they've formed teams to work the booths, the members of one team find they couldn't be more different. Becoming surprisingly close-knit, the group drifts back to their regular lives when the carnival is over. Can they come together again when an unexpected tragedy strikes?
Reality check(1998)Jenna Conrad, Peter Altmann, Melanie Andrews, Jesse Jones, Nicole Brewster, Miguel del Rios, Leah Rosenthal, and Ben Pipkin form a very close group when they are brought together by tragedy. But they couldn't be more different from each other! Two devout Christians, a cheerleader, a dark, brooding type, a football player, and a nerd, not to mention the others, make up this diverse group. Join them as they grow together in friendship and in faith. Readers will delight in the first two titles in this inspirational new series: Reality Check: Clearwater Crossing #2 Now that we have gotten to know the teens at Clearwater Crossing High, things are getting complicated! Leah and Miguel have kept their budding relationship a secret, but Jenna is heartbroken when she finds out. On top of that, Jenna's 13-year-old sister is acting like a complete pest and driving her crazy! Peter's got a crush too--on Jenna! Will telling her the truth ruin the special friendship they have? And Nicole is fed up with guys. She thinks that winning a national model search would be the perfect payback to Jesse after he humiliated her at school. But she doesn't really feel right about getting revenge, or does she?
Heart & soul(1998)After a cheerleading stunt goes terribly wrong, Melanie is rushed to the hospital. Her frightened friends are praying for her recovery. Drifting in and out of consciousness, she feels a comforting presence. Is her imagination at work, or is Melanie not as alone as she thinks? Of course Nicole's concerned about her so-called friend, but she has a modeling contest to worry about. She's still following a strict diet--she's got to be in perfect shape. Especially now that Jesse's begun to take her seriously.... Finally, Jenna has a room she can call her own! But will her new surroundings cause hurt feelings between Jenna and her closer-than-close sisters?
The race(1990)Tricia learns to trust in God as she deals with the problems of her father's serious illness and her mother's disapproval of Tricia's involvement with horse racing.
Go for the glory(1991)After a string of wins, Trish breaks her arm, and since the horse Trish and her father have entered in both the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby won't tolerate another rider, it seems that they're going to miss the greatest opportunity of their lives.
Eagle's wings(1991)Because her father is ill, without telling her parents, horse-loving Trish earns money after school at the race track, where trouble begins when one of her mounts is in a mysterious accident.
DJ's challenge(1995)A new job for her mother and a possible move to another city threaten to part DJ from her horse.
Olympic dreams(1995)Thirteen-year-old DJ needs God's help in achieving her dream of getting a horse and competing as a show jumper in the Olympics.
Fast forward to normal(2001)High-school junior Becca finds herself resentful when her parents suggest adopting Alvaro, the ill Guatemalan boy staying with them temporarily