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Batson, Wayne Thomas The Door Within (2005)
Aidan enters a realm of knights, kings, and unusual creatures, but must rely on instinct to deal with the terror, tempest, and treason in this new world. First in a trilogy.

Brinkerhoff, Shirley Choice Summer (1996)
After learning that she is pregnant, 16 year old Nikki faces the toughest decision of her life. First in the Nikki Sheridan series

Byrd, Sandra Island Girl (2005)
During her summer visit to her grandparents’ farm in Oregon, 13 year old Meg deepens her understanding of friends, family and faith. First in the Friends for a Season series.

Carlson, Melody Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely (2004)
Two sophomore girls, best friends since kindergarten, grow apart when one wants new friends and decides the other is a popularity liability. First in the TrueColors series.

Carlson, Melody Mixed Bags (2008)
At a boarding house for rich girls who are interested in fashion, DJ will have to change her tomboy ways in order to fit in. First in the Carter House Girls series.

Cooney, Caroline B. A Friend at Midnight (2006)
After rescuing her younger brother who was abandoned by their divorced father, Lily finds her faith in God tested as she struggles to rescue herself from the anger she feels.

Davis, Bryan Raising Dragons (2004)
When Billy's world is turned upside down by a father he thought he knew, he finds himself grappling with his faith. First in the Dragons In Our Midst series.

Dekker, Ted Chosen (2007)
The Forest Dwellers land is being decimated by the Horde, so four 16 year old recruits are on a mission to find the seven lost Books of History. Lost Books series.

Gunn, Robin Jones Only You, Sierra (1995)
16 year old Sierra returns from a missionary tour in England to a number of unsettling changes in her home and family. First in the Sierra Jensen series.

Gunn, Robin Jones Summer Promise (1988)
A summer in California for a Wisconsin farm girl brings her a new image, a moral dilemma, and questions about what is important in life. First in the Christy Miller series.

Jenkins, Jerry B. The Tattooed Rats (2006)
In the year 2012, Christianity is outlawed and Patch must form his own beliefs and try not to get killed along the way. First in the Renegade Spirit series.

Jenkins, Jerry B. The Vanishings (1998)
The Rapture has taken place and four teens face the Earth’s last days together. First in the Left Behind: the Kids series.

Johnson, Lissa Halls Stuck in the Sky (2001)
Jacie experiences conflicting feelings about her Christian faith, pursuing her interest in art, and the new boy at school. First in the Brio Girls series.

Kelly, Theresa Living on Nothing Atoll (1999)
Cass Devane’s life is turned upside down when her mother remarries and they go to live in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. First in the Aloha Cove series.

Lewis, Beverly Whispers Down the Lane (1994)
After being beaten by her father, Lissa goes to her 8th grade classmate’s house who helps her find protection. First in the SummerHill Secrets series.

Mackall, Dandi Daley Horsefeathers! (2000)
Scoop lives on a horse farm that can barely be maintained, but faith and a mysterious neighbor provide the needed help. First in the Horsefeathers series.

Mackall, Dandi Daley Kyra’s Story (2003)
Stressed by high school, Kyra begins taking prescription drugs, unaware that her twin brother will suffer the consequences. Part of the Degrees of Guilt trilogy.

McDaniel, Lurlene Holly’s Story (2005)
With the support of her two best friends, Holly tries to deal with her brother’s murder and her anger at God. First in the Angels in Pink series.

McVoy, Terra Elan Pure (2009)
Tabitha and her four best friends all wear purity rings, but when one breaks the pledge each girl must examine her faith, friendships, and what it means to be pure.

Morris, Gilbert Secret of the Planet Makon (1998)
Six teens on the crew of the Daystar look for the secret that means death or life to the Makon people, the spacecraft, and the planets beyond. First in the Daystar Voyages series.

Paul, Donita K. Dragonspell (2004)
A former slave, Kale becomes a servant to Paladin, but she has much to learn about the difference between slavery and service. First in a series.

Peretti, Frank The Door in the Dragon’s Throat (1985)
An archeologist and his two children journey to the Near East in search of a biblical treasure which local residents believe is cursed. First of the Cooper Kids Adventure series.

Rushford, Patricia H. Silent Witness (1993)
Jennie meets Sarah while on vacation in Florida and tries to help her solve a murder. Part of the Jennie McGrady Mystery series.

Taylor, G. P. Shadowmancer (2004)
When Obadiah Demurral, the power-hungry Vicar of Thorpe, attempts to become a god by dabbling in magic, Raphah joins forces with Kate and Thomas to stop him.

Todays Girls.com Stranger Online (2000)
To save her reputation at school, Amber must uncover the identity of the stranger who has been sending threatening emails to her website. First in the TodaysGirls.com series.

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Batson, Wayne Thomas	The Door Within (2005) Aidan enters a realm of knights, kings, and unusual creatures, but must rely on instinct to deal with the terror, tempest, and treason in this new world. First in a trilogy.
Brinkerhoff, Shirley	Choice Summer (1996) After learning that she is pregnant, 16 year old Nikki faces the toughest decision of her life. First in the Nikki Sheridan series
Byrd, Sandra	Island Girl (2005) During her summer visit to her grandparents’ farm in Oregon, 13 year old Meg deepens her understanding of friends, family and faith. First in the Friends for a Season series.
Carlson, Melody	Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely (2004) Two sophomore girls, best friends since kindergarten, grow apart when one wants new friends and decides the other is a popularity liability. First in the TrueColors series.
Carlson, Melody	Mixed Bags (2008) At a boarding house for rich girls who are interested in fashion, DJ will have to change her tomboy ways in order to fit in. First in the Carter House Girls series.
Cooney, Caroline B.	A Friend at Midnight (2006) After rescuing her younger brother who was abandoned by their divorced father, Lily finds her faith in God tested as she struggles to rescue herself from the anger she feels.
Davis, Bryan	Raising Dragons (2004) When Billy's world is turned upside down by a father he thought he knew, he finds himself grappling with his faith. First in the Dragons In Our Midst series.
Dekker, Ted	Chosen (2007) The Forest Dwellers land is being decimated by the Horde, so four 16 year old recruits are on a mission to find the seven lost Books of History. Lost Books series.
Gunn, Robin Jones	Only You, Sierra (1995) 16 year old Sierra returns from a missionary tour in England to a number of unsettling changes in her home and family. First in the Sierra Jensen series.
Gunn, Robin Jones	Summer Promise (1988) A summer in California for a Wisconsin farm girl brings her a new image, a moral dilemma, and questions about what is important in life. First in the Christy Miller series.
Jenkins, Jerry B.	The Tattooed Rats (2006) In the year 2012, Christianity is outlawed and Patch must form his own beliefs and try not to get killed along the way. First in the Renegade Spirit series.
Jenkins, Jerry B.	The Vanishings (1998) The Rapture has taken place and four teens face the Earth’s last days together. First in the Left Behind: the Kids series.
Johnson, Lissa Halls	Stuck in the Sky (2001) Jacie experiences conflicting feelings about her Christian faith, pursuing her interest in art, and the new boy at school. First in the Brio Girls series.
Kelly, Theresa	Living on Nothing Atoll (1999) Cass Devane’s life is turned upside down when her mother remarries and they go to live in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. First in the Aloha Cove series.
Lewis, Beverly	Whispers Down the Lane (1994) After being beaten by her father, Lissa goes to her 8th grade classmate’s house who helps her find protection. First in the SummerHill Secrets series.
Mackall, Dandi Daley	Horsefeathers! (2000) Scoop lives on a horse farm that can barely be maintained, but faith and a mysterious neighbor provide the needed help. First in the Horsefeathers series.
Mackall, Dandi Daley	Kyra’s Story (2003) Stressed by high school, Kyra begins taking prescription drugs, unaware that her twin brother will suffer the consequences. Part of the Degrees of Guilt trilogy.
McDaniel, Lurlene	Holly’s Story (2005) With the support of her two best friends, Holly tries to deal with her brother’s murder and her anger at God. First in the Angels in Pink series.
McVoy, Terra Elan	Pure (2009) Tabitha and her four best friends all wear purity rings, but when one breaks the pledge each girl must examine her faith, friendships, and what it means to be pure.
Morris, Gilbert	Secret of the Planet Makon (1998) Six teens on the crew of the Daystar look for the secret that means death or life to the Makon people, the spacecraft, and the planets beyond. First in the Daystar Voyages series.
Paul, Donita K.	Dragonspell (2004) A former slave, Kale becomes a servant to Paladin, but she has much to learn about the difference between slavery and service. First in a series.
Peretti, Frank	The Door in the Dragon’s Throat (1985) An archeologist and his two children journey to the Near East in search of a biblical treasure which local residents believe is cursed. First of the Cooper Kids Adventure series.
Rushford, Patricia H.	Silent Witness (1993) Jennie meets Sarah while on vacation in Florida and tries to help her solve a murder. Part of the Jennie McGrady Mystery series.
Taylor, G. P.	Shadowmancer (2004) When Obadiah Demurral, the power-hungry Vicar of Thorpe, attempts to become a god by dabbling in magic, Raphah joins forces with Kate and Thomas to stop him.
Todays Girls.com	Stranger Online (2000) To save her reputation at school, Amber must uncover the identity of the stranger who has been sending threatening emails to her website. First in the TodaysGirls.com series.