Faced with a choice of twelve titles, how do you know which of our books to buy for your kids? I've jotted down a few thoughts, to hopefully help you make the very best choice for each of the children on your heart :-)
So,
here we go:
The
Only Way by
Gareth Rowe
G.
P. Taylor recommends this book! For ages 12+.
“The
Only Way is a moving, fast-paced, gripping and genius piece of
writing.”
- G. P. Taylor
Who
should you buy this book for?
-
Anyone
who loves a good read – especially those who like G. P. Taylor's
stories!
-
Those
who struggle with bullying at school and/or have difficulties at
home. Also suitable for younger children who are good readers - but be warned that the story is quite gritty in places. There is some fighting, bullying and a bit of blood too!
- This is a great book for children who know what real life can be like - or to show sheltered children what life can be like for the less privileged
- If you want a subtle Christian message, this is the perfect book - great for worldly
wise young people with no previous thought of God
Click and buy now: http://www.dernierpublishing.com/theonlyway.php
The
Birthday Shoes by
Mary Weeks Millard
“It
made me feel like I was there!”
- Susanna
Who
should you buy this book for?
-
8-11
year old girls who love shoes!
- Girls with a great imagination
- Friends
of girls who go to church, to see what it's all about
- Girls with African background - Emily Jane, the main character, lives in the UK but 'visits' different places in Africa with her magic shoes!
- Girls with disability/illness in the family (Emily Jane's father is disabled)
- Church
children who need to build a relationship with God for themselves - Emily Jane discovers this on her adventures
Click and buy now:
Beech
Bank Girls, Every Girl Has A Story by Eleanor
Watkins
Shortlisted
for Children's Book of the Year (over 12s category), Christian
Resources Awards 2011
Chick
lit for ages 10-14.
“Really
enjoyed it and found it helpful at the same time.-
Claire
Who
should you buy this book for?
-
Girls
from any background who love their friends!
- All 10-14 year-old girls who enjoy reading
-
Church
girls who are growing in their relationship with God
-
Perfect for girls struggling with family issues
Click and buy now: http://www.dernierpublishing.com/beechbankgirls.php
Beech
Bank Girls II, Making A Difference by
Eleanor Watkins
Shortlisted
for Youth Book of the Year, Christian Resources Awards 2012
Chick
lit for10-14s.
“A
very exciting, fun to read, really well-written book.”
- Taylor
Who
should you buy this book for?
-
Girls
who have children from different cultures in their schools
-
Church
children who want to make a difference
- Girls with issues of many kinds - these books show that it is perfectly normal to be normal!
- Also great for Christian girls, as these books show quite rightly that it's great to be a Christian!
Click and buy now: http://www.dernierpublishing.com/makingdifference.php
Beech
Bank Girls III, Christmas is Coming! by
Eleanor Watkins
The
perfect Christmas gift for 10-14s!
“An
amazing, heart-warming story. A definite 10/10.”
- Ellie
Who
should you buy this book for?
Any
girl who loves Christmas
Girls
struggling with body image and issues of any kind really!
Any
girl who loves to curl up with a good book
Click and buy now:http://www.dernierpublishing.com/beechbankgirls3.php
All the Beech Bank Girls appeal to girls from all walks of life - there is a bit of adventure, lots of fun and laughter and sorting out of issues - the girls are also learning and growing in their Christian faith in a very real way through issues they are facing. They are really well-written stories with no waffling, preaching . . . and all are totally cringe-free!
London's
Gone by
J. M. Evans
For
ages 12+.
“I
just couldn't put this book down.” - Gilly
Who
should you buy this book for?
-
Older
girls who love a thrilling drama full of tension - at least up to age 16, but older girls (and women!) enjoy this book too
- Boys who wouldn't shun a book with lots
of emotion!
-
Those
who feel that being a Christian may be slightly embarrassing
- Introducing
Christianity to those with no previous church experience
We have had really good reviews of this book. The Christian element comprises of one character - Arthur - whereas neither of the girls are believers. This is a totally cringe-free story with lots of tension and drama, which you may well enjoy too!
Click and buy now: http://www.dernierpublishing.com/londonsgone.php
The
Treasure Hunt by J. M.
Evans
For
ages 8-11.
“Brilliant.”
- Ben
Who
should you buy this book for?
Boys
and girls who love mystery adventure stories – this is an
up-to-date Christian equivalent of Enid Blyton's Famous Five!
Kids
who are familiar with Bible stories, but need to see faith
outworking in experience
The
story is a gentle introduction to the issue of people trafficking
Mystery
in the Snow by J. M.
Evans
Thrilling
sequel to The
Treasure Hunt.
“I
would definitely recommend it.”
- Joshua
Who
should you buy this book for?
Boys
and girls who love adventure, cats, and the snow!
Kids
who need to know that they are as important to God as adults
Children
you would like to introduce Christianity to in a fun, relevant way!
Both the above books are also great for reluctant readers as they are quite slim volumes, but keep the pace going, with a hook at the end of every chapter!
I
Want To Be An Airline Pilot
by Mary Weeks Millard
A
victorious, heart-warming story for 8-11s.
“I
really enjoyed this book, it's one of my favourites.”
- Kemi
Who
should you buy this book for?
Boys
and girls who enjoy stories about children from other cultures
Kids
who do not realise that God loves them
Children
who lead comfortable lives, to see how many others have to manage
Living
in Hope by Mary Weeks
Millard
The
thrilling to sequel to 'I Want to Be an Airline Pilot', for 8-11s.
“This
is the best book I have ever read and I would recommend it to
anyone.”
- Sophie
Who
should you buy this book for?
Boys
and girls who need to know that prayer changes things
Kids
who are growing in their faith
Children
who know someone who has been abducted, or who have family problems
themselves
Click and buy now: http://www.dernierpublishing.com/livinginhope.php
NEW!
Under the Tamarind Tree by
Mary
Weeks Millard
The
final book in the Rwanda series for 8-11s.
“It
shows us how God helps us in our lives. I would recommend this book
to my friends.”
- Jacob
Who
should you buy this book for?
Children
struggling with a house move
Church
and non-church boys and girls who need to learn to trust God for
themselves
Boys
and girls who have friends with a disability, or who have a
disability themselves
Click and buy now: http://www.dernierpublishing.com/tamarindtree.php
Deepest
Darkness by Denise
Hayward
A
thrilling, moving story for 8-11s.
“This
is one of the best books I have read – EVER!”
- Maddie
Who
should you buy this book for?
Children
who struggle with fears of any kind
Kids
for whom the concept of prayer is new, or needs exploring
Boys
and girls who enjoy thoughtful stories. Many have been deeply moved
by this book.
Click and buy now:
http://www.dernierpublishing.com/deepestdarkness.php
If you would like any more help in choosing books, please don't hesitate to contact us :-)
May
the Lord sow many seeds through your gifts this Christmas!
