* Take Your Best Shot: Review and Giveaway *

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Take Your Best Shot by Austin Gutwein and Todd Hillard
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
List Price: $12.99
Ages: 12 and up







Melissa J's Thoughts:

While this book is geared for teeangers, Take Your Best Shot inspired me - -in a great way!  If  9 year old can start a movement to raise a million dollars in international AIDS releif and build a school and medical clinic in Zambia, surely I, a 34 year old woman, can impact my world, somehow, someway!

It started with a four minute video about a little girl named Maggie, living in Zambia, orphaned by AIDS and left without aunts, uncles, grandparents, and her little brother. Nine year old Austin Gutwein watched that video and couldn't get it out of his head. He began telling his parents he wanted to do something. Thankfully, Austin had parents that believed in their son, with God, and supported his desire to do something! His dad put in a phone call to World Vision, and they agreed to talk to Austin. 

When they heard his heart and asked him what he liked to do, his response was, "I like basketball."  While they gave him their ear, they later said they thought they'd never hear from him again. Little did they know what God, in a 9 year old boy would do!  


It began with Austin making the commitment to shoot 2,057 sponsored free throws. This goal would support eight AIDS orphans. Austin, with a numb arm, completed this goal but that wasn't the end. It was only the beginning. The following year he began recruiting others to do sponsored free throws and a grand total of $38,000 was raised!  The third year, 1500 kids were doing shooting hoops and more than $85,000 was raised. Austin was on his way to a million dollars of raised money, something that he hadn't even dreamed of four years prior!


Take Your Best Shot is more than Austin's story (which is what I was initially expecting). It is a story that has God's fingerprints all over it, including the salvation story. Not only that, it is a book that causes adolescents to ask themselves some deep, heart searching questions - questions that have the potential to bring about world change as it did in Austin's case!





Mel's Thoughts:
After going through World Vision's Step Into Africa and seeing the faces of the children who are affected by AIDS, day in and day out, this book really hit home for me.  It really confirmed a calling in my own heart as I read the story of how Hoops of Hope came to be.  Take Your Best Shot is so beautifully written; I am amazed by the wisdom of Austin Gutwein, as he shares his story.  As the story weaves through several chapters, there are many quotes and Scriptures used to back up everything that is taught throughout the book.  Each chapter also ends with discussion questions/ things to ponder. 

Who would have ever dreamed that one kid, one video, a basketball, and a hoop in America could be used to change lives half a world away?  The story started in 2004 when nine year old Austin Gutwein saw a World Vision video, titled Maggie's Story.  He was already writing to a child named Ignatius, whom his family was sponsoring, in Africa; but something resonated within him when he saw Maggie's story, and he was so moved that his father contacted World Vision to see how Austin could help, what a nine year old boy could do to help.  James 1:27 came to life for him- Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world (NKJV).  As he shares his story, he also shares the stories of others who are "taking their best shot": Ayla, who is making a difference, even though she is suffering from cancer; Buna, who was forced into prostitution but has been able to turn that around and do a work that is so necessary.  He shares how we can become world-changers....in essence, he is speaking to teens throughout this book, but I felt God speaking to my heart at various times throughout the book; no matter the age, I highly recommend this book.  Anyway, he alternates between stories of his travels and experiences in Africa with spiritual insights that have come about.  In order to be world-changers, we don't have to be a certain age or a certain class.  It starts with a broken heart and a mindset that is set on eternity more than on the temporary things of our everyday lives.  He says that it's not about what we do, but it's about who we are.  It's about our availability to God and willingness to be used by Him.  In doing the will of God for our lives, in reaching beyond our comfort zones to help those in need, our hearts will, in turn, be blessed.  He cautions to check your motives at the door, though.  Vision and passion are other necessary ingredients.  Sometimes it's just the little things done without anyone else's knowledge that can make all the difference in the world.  Tidbits of wisdom are sprinkled throughout. 

Austin was able to use his passion for basketball to start the organization Hoops of Hope.  The second year that Hoops of Hope was going, when World AIDS Awareness Day came around on December 1, they were able to raise enough money to sponsor over 100 AIDS orphans.  The dream kept going, though.  In the next few years, as more and more kids got involved around the country and the world, they had raised enough money to build a school and two medical clinics.  A lab is set to follow in 2010.  It's simply amazing what God can do in the life of someone who has a heart dedicated to taking his best shot.  A nine year old boy answered God's call to action, and look what God did through him.  Throughout the book, Austin stresses the importance of living the one life we have to the fullest.  We only have one short life in lieu of eternity....when you think about life in terms of eternity, it is like a needle in a haystack, so minute.  That's why it's crucial to use our time here wisely.  

I definitely would encourage everyone to read this book.  It's one that I will be keeping on my shelf to read to my boys when they get older.  It has ignited a fire in my own soul.  At $12.99 on Thomas Nelson, I would definitely purchase this book.  It would be a great book to share with teens or even with others who might benefit....in my opinion, anyone would benefit from reading this book.  

We have one copy of this book to give away. Simply leave us a comment with your email address and we will use an online random generator to pick our winner on December 19th. 

 

* Tales from Terrestria *

I had never heard of Ed Dunlop, much less his books, until two months ago when Mel contacted him for Mama Buzz. How glad I am, that this author's writing has come into my awareness. In a few more weeks I'll be reviewing one of this series on here but in the meantime, I want to introduce a three book series (eventually 7 book series) he currently has at his website Tales of Castles.

Tales from Terrestria is a series that can stand alone. In other words, the books do not need to be read any particular order. While based in the kingdom of Terrestria as it's foundation, each story is unique in it's own right and does not build on the previous book.

Book 1 is The Quest forThunder Mountain, a book I have not had the privilege of reading. However, if it is like the Chronicles of Terrestria series I am reading, it is a book that families will want to buy so they can begin building this series to their library!  In complete honesty, I highly recommend Ed's books.


The Quest for Thunder Mountain

The Quest for Thunder Mountain, written to show the wonder of doing the will of God, is the first book in the new young adult allegory series Tales from Terrestria, a companion series to the Terrestria Chronicles.

Ages 10 and up

Price $7.99

* Curse of the Spider King *

The Curse of the Spider King: Book 1 in the Berinfell Prophecies

By: Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper


Ages: 12 - 17


Put out by: Thomas Nelson

Price: $14.99


Disclosure: Thomas Nelson provided complimentary copies to Mama Buzz reviewers for the purposes of this blog tour.

Mel's Thoughts:
Curse of the Spider King, written by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper, is Book 1 in The Berinfell Prophecies.  When I first started reading this book, I thought that this was just going to be another magical story, and I thought that parts of it were going to be boring.  I was so wrong.  As I continued reading, I realized that this was quite the adventure story, reminding me, only at times during the stories of Berinfell, of The Lord of the Rings.  The story weaved in and out of 7 different kids' lives, as well as having sections that told about the night that the city of Berinfell fell.  It was an action-packed story that truly kept my attention with its vivid detail and descriptions of what was going on.  One of my favorite parts of the book was the car chase between Kat and her housekeeper and the mysterious man, who kept showing up in a long trench coat.  Only this was no detective; this man had been watching all seven of the kids.....and he wasn't the only one.  He was a Drefid, and he was out to kill Kat, for the sake of the Spider King, who wanted them dead before they could help to restore the Elvin kingdom.  This scene in the book had such action in it that I felt like I was watching a movie. 

The story alternates between the seven kids' lives and how each one is given a book, The History of Berinfell.  The seven kids are Tommy Bowman, Autumn and Johnny Briarman, Jett Green, James "Jimmy" Lewis Gresham, Kat Simonson, and Kiri Lee Yuen.  These kids had no idea who they really were, royalty.  As each one was given the mysterious book, they would begin to read it, and the words on the pages would literally come to life before their very eyes, showing them the story of Berinfell.  The night that Berinfell was destroyed, seven royal children were taken and later exiled to live in the human world.  Now, eight hundred years later, they are discovering new things about themselves; but they don't have time to take it all in; they have to fight in a war they could have never imagined.

This book is definitely a book that Jacob would enjoy, but I may wait a while before I let him read it.  I might would read it to him at this age, although I don't think he'd have much of a problem reading it or understanding it himself.  Some of the fighting scenes were just a bit graphic, nothing too harsh, though.  It is the type of story that he would love, though.  At $10.19 on Amazon, it's definitely worth that, in my opinion.  I honestly think it would make a great Christmas present for a slightly older child, maybe middle grades.  It's a hardback book, 372 pages filled with action-packed stories that will surely keep his attention.  The beginning of a book has a Principal Cast list that lists each character from the book and describes who they were.  It's a little overwhelming at first, but as you read through the book, you can go back to it and truly understand who you are reading about.  There is also a Principal Locations list.  I give this book two thumbs up.


Melissa J's Thoughts

 The day this book becomes a movie and hits the movie theater, I am so there!  I know that sounds pretty adolescent, but that's what I was thinking about 1/4 of the way into the book. This is one awesome series, and even if I don't have to review the rest, I will be buying them for my own library!  

In some ways, it feels like the same type of story that so many other books are made out of. Children who transverse across worlds (think Chronicles of Narnia) and colorful scenes that involve elves and evil beings (think Lord of the Rings) are not a unique literary theme by any means. However, Wayne and Christopher have such an amazing talent with written words and intricate story lines, it seems new in Curse of the Spider King. 

At first, I couldn't quite track with the book. There are, at first read, several characters in both the here-and-now world, as well as the world of Allyra, but thanks to the character list, I was able to keep track of who was who. Truth be told, I like books that are a bit more advanced than just cursory reading.  Curse of the Spider King delivers that to me.  

Seven, thirteen year olds, all of which have nothing in common, are tied together by one single thread. That thread puts their lives in peril, as well as the ones they care for. Also at stake, is the entire existence of Allyra and the elves. In a destiny that not only affects them, but also many others and each teenager must make the choice as to what role they will play in a drama that involves two worlds and countless lives. 

The Berinfell Prophecies may just become the next Lord of the Rings series and I am thrilled to begin adding it to my library. 

PS--check out The Underground at the Berinfall website and join the adventure! 


 

* The Dopple Ganger Chronicles, Books 1 and 2 - Review and Giveaway *

This Giveaway has now ended. Congrats to tmc480 for winning it!

 

Book 1 The First Escape

  Book 2   The Secret of the Indigo Moon     

The Doppler Ganger Chronicles by G.P. Taylor

Ages: 7-13

Retail value (per book): $19.99

 (From the Tyndale Site)  G. P. Taylor:  A motorcyclist and former rock band roadie turned Anglican minister, Graham Peter (G. P.) Taylor has been hailed as "hotter than Potter" and "the new C. S. Lewis" in the United Kingdom. His first novel, Shadowmancer, reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List in 2004 and has been translated into 48 languages. His other novels include Wormwood (another New York Times best seller which was nominated for a Quill Book Award), The Shadowmancer Returns: The Curse of Salamander Street, Tersias the Oracle, and Mariah Mundi. Taylor currently resides in North Yorkshire with his wife and three children.

G.P's books, The Dopple Ganger Chronicles have parents raving - - and I'm pretty impressed myself, which is why I requested some review copies for Mama Buzz. This is a brilliant idea!  G.P. has combined the new rage of manga, with regular styled writing, to bring a series to the younger adolescent age group that will captivate and have them storming bookstores for the newest release. 

The books follow the adventures of twins Sadie and Saskia Dopple and their friend Erik Morrissey Ganger, all residents of a school for wayward children. Book 1 saw Sadie and Saskia being separated as a very mysterious and rich woman adoped Saskia. Once adopted, Saskia founds she was in danger. Back at the school Erik and Sadie began the dangerous filled escapade to rescue Saskia.

Book 2 opens with Erik immediately in a sticky situation in a hidden tunnel that he didn't mean to find. As the pages progress, an old enemy from Book 1 reappears and all three children find themselves in danger - and adventure - once again.

Not only is this an exciting series for kids to read, the style it is presented in, makes it the most unique book I have ever seen. Punctuated with manga-based comic strips and art work, the writing of the book is broken up so that even a young person who struggles to read will stay engrossed in the book. After The First Escape came out, parents began writing about how their children who struggle to read, were glued to the books. Kids who live with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning disabilities, have all taken to this series and parents are expressing gratefulness for that fact. 

The only way to explain how the book is set up to allow readers to see for themselves. Chapter 1 of The First Escape is available in PDF format, as is Chapter 1 from The Secret of the Indigo Moon.

 I have a copy of both Book 1 and Book 2 to give away. They will be given together. To enter, leave a comment with your email address. 


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* For Girls Only! Devotions - Review and Giveaway *

Disclosure: Melissa recieved this book from Tyndale, as a complimentary copy for review and giveaway purposes 




For Girls Only! Devotions written by Carolyn Larsen, illustrated by Leah Sutherland, and put out by Tyndale House retails for $9.99. It needs to go on mom's Christmas lists if they have tween (ages 8 - 12) daughters!

As written on the back cover:

Fighting your fears!

Feeling like you don’t measure up!

Dealing with gossip!

For Girls Only! Devotions talks about the issues you face.

Many devotion books tell you what the Bible says; this one does that . . . and more! It also helps you live out what the Bible says. Each devotion includes a story about a real issue, a self-quiz for you to check out how you’re doing, some tips on living out the message, and quotes and Scriptures to reinforce the lesson. It’s a fun way to learn more about living out your faith in real life.

First of all, the cover itself is attractive, and I would even say, engaging enough for girl's to have their interest piqued. Open it up, and you will find more than boring black and white print devotionals. Each page is written in a purple font and has artwork that only adds to the words on the page. A book like this will capture--and keep--your daughter's attention right up until the end.

Each devotional is 4 pages in length, but don't let that give the assumption it's hard reading. Instead, the writing is in a conversational tone that tween girls can relate too, on topics that hit home. Titles include, but are not limited to, "It's all about Me!",  "Whatever", "Secret Sins", "Just downright Mean!" "It Hurts so Much", "Heart-Stopping Fear", "Not Good Enough", "Sucked in", "What if it's Not True?", "Let the Earth Swallow Me", "I love my Friends", "I'm Bored!", "Hero Worship", "Stressed Out!", "Make it Stop!", "Dream Big", and "On the Outside Looking In".

A verse introduces the reading, and a "Checkup Time" wraps it up. In the Checkup Time, girls can evaluate where they stand on the issue they just read about, by answering some questions based on a five point scale. A key helps them understand their heart a bit better, when they review what numbers they circled most. It doesn't stop there however. The reader is then given some suggestions on "Things to Do" to work on the area that was addressed and verses and quotes are given for them to meditate on for the remainder of the day.

As mamas, we desire to see our girls have a relationship with God, and we know that part of that starts with a daily quiet time. Whether your daughter is just now, trying to develop that daily quiet time, or has been doing it for a couple of years now, For Girls Only! Devotions will be a valuable asset to her spiritual walk.

Tyndale has provided a complimentary copy of this book to our readers. Simply leave a comment below, with your email, with why you think your daughter will enjoy this book, to enter. Additional entries can be gained by:

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* The Blue Umbrella: Review and Giveaway!!! *

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The Blue Umbrella: A Novel

*This book was given as a complimentary copy to Mama Buzz Reviewers by David C. Cook and Mike Mason, for blog tour and promotion purposes.

The Blue Umbrella: retails for $14.99

Ages 9-12

Enjoy a free excerpt of this book at Mike Mason's website.


The Blue Umbrella, by Mike Mason from David C. Cook on Vimeo.

Melissa J's Thoughts:

The Blue Umbrella made me feel restless in the first half. Disturbed almost. The kind of disturbed I had when I read the Lemony Snicket books (which by the way, was for research purposes, not for pleasure reading). It was as if the evil villains in the book had almost a sexually-overtoned sadistic issue going on.

For example, when Zac, the boy in the book, is given a beating with a cane, he is supposed to ask, "May I please have another one?" after each one. Later, one of the "aunties" canes her equal-peered sister and the sister too, must ask, "Please, may I have another one?" This to me, was almost like a sexual-bondage overtone and made me feel. . . weird.

It also made me think, "This is not a book for a 9 year old to read!"

That being said, in the second half of the book, as puzzle pieces began to fall into place, the book made more sense, as did the strange evil that the characters lived with and by the time I turned the last page, I decided it was a book that I liked. It is not, however, a book I would recommend to parents of 9 year olds. More along the 13-15 year old age bracket--maybe. And even then, as a conservative Christian parent, I would take the opportunity to discuss what, yes, even my teen was reading, should they read it.

For those who are used to the sexually overtoned evil of Lemony Snicket or the darkness of Harry Potter and have no issues with those books, then The Blue Umbrella will not be an issue--though perhaps it should be as I believe parents need to be sensitive to their child's reading material.

I look forward to future books, both as a reader, as well as a parent and an individual who works with teens. I am curious to see what Mike Mason will deliver in future writing to this age bracket.

Mel's Thoughts:

The Blue Umbrella is a story full of imagination and mystery.  It's full of characters that, at first, are hard to understand, but as you move through the story you begin to understand what is going on.  As I was reading last night, I was about halfway through the story, and the mystery began to click, and I figured out exactly what was going on. 

Zac is a young boy who has just lost his mother to a lightning strike.  He is taken by his Aunties to live in the small town of Five Corners, where colorful characters abound.  As Zac enters their world, he begins to notice that not everything is as it should be.  Auntie Pris and Auntie Esmerelda are very cruel to him, even beating him with their magical cane, which seems to have a sickening effect on Zac's health and soul.  He ends up befriending Butler and Sky Porter, the storekeeper across the street, along with the Reverend's children, and as he does, he begins to unravel the mystery behind Five Corners.  As he struggles to fight off the Aunties and their terrible Dada, the story gains suspense.

Personally, I struggled to get into this story.  It seemed like the same things just kept happening over and over throughout the first half of the book, and then finally, the real action began.  This story is meant for kids, probably older kids, but I'm not sure I would want Jacob reading it yet.  The magic in the story doesn't phase me; I'm fine with him reading stories that work his imagination, of course, depending on what kind of story it is.  I think it's more the pervasive evil of the Aunties and Dada that gets me....it might be necessary to describe Zac's beatings and the horrible way in which the Aunties die, but I just think it's a story better suited for when Jacob gets older, as in young adult.  I'm also not so sure it would keep his attention in the first half of the book.  It doesn't seem to show the story so much as tell it without a lot of dialogue in the beginning.  I do have to say, though, that once I got into the story, I wanted to keep reading to see exactly what happened in the end. 

The book is priced at $14.99 and is available on David C. Cook.   You can also read more about the book, read an excerpt from it, and see inside of it on Mike Mason Books. 

(Disclosure: We were provided with this free book by David C. Cook & Mike Mason, in association with MamaBuzz.)

We have a copy of this book to give away. Simply leave a comment - with your email - and you will be entered into our giveaway drawing. Giveaway ends on November 7th, with the winner announced on November 9th.

TOS Crew- Sarah Books: Sarah's Wish

Mel participated in this review with the TOS Homeschool Crew.

Sarah Books is a series created by a grandfather of nine children, all of who are homeschooled.  Jim Baumgardner created this series specifically for his grandchildren, so that they could learn about our history and what we've been through.  He wanted them to have books that were full of moral values and empty of any profanity or other behaviors.  Recently, Jacob was reading a book, which I will leave unnamed here, and he came in and
told me that it had a bad word.  Sure enough, I got to looking, and a children's book was using profanity.  I just about died.....here I was letting him read a simple children's story, and it had that in it.  So, I was really glad when this book showed up in our mailbox, especially after reading why Mr. Baumgardner wrote this series.

Sarah's Wish is the first book in the series.  There are two other books, Sarah's Promise and Sarah's Escape.  The book starts out with a note to readers, concerning a glossary of words used in the nineteenth century.  This glossary helps young and old alike understand some of the words that were used back then, so that we can better understand the story.  Words like Apothecary, High-falutin', Underground Railroad, etc. appear in this glossary. 

The story starts out in a very dramatic and even traumatic way.  When I first read the beginning chapter to Jacob, I was thinking maybe I should have previewed it, because right away Sarah's mother is killed in a buggy accident.  The stories are geared more toward older children or young adults.  Sarah is left an orphan, but she is lovingly taken in by a family, until in steps Granny.  The story is full of   characters, and you can just see and hear them as you're reading: Mary, Granny, Brother Franklin, Running Fox, Doctor Baum, Graybeard, Charlie, etc.  As the story weaves on, the reader comes to realize that Sarah and her mother were part of the Underground Railroad, helping slaves regain their freedom.  It is full of action and suspense, as Sarah truly longs to keep this work going, even in the absence of her mother.  This would be a great book to use when you are studying this subject in history; it's a book that could honestly be read again and again.  I plan on coming back to it when we reach that point in our studies.

You can read excerpts of each book on the Sarah Books website.  My book actually came autographed with a bookmark, and yours can too, if you order from the website.  It just adds that personal touch.  Sarah's Wish is only $9.99, no shipping and handling.  It also comes with a free audiobook download in the back of the book, which makes it great for young readers, since they can read and follow along at the same time; or you can even put that on a cd and have it for in the car, on the run.  If you'd like to receive Sarah's Web Newsletter, you can email sarahbooks@cox.net with "Send Newsletter" in the subject line.  Don't miss out on this adventurous series of books for your children.

To read more reviews, head on over to the TOS Crew Blog.

(Disclosure: I was provided with this free book by Sarah Books, in association with the TOS Homeschool Crew.)

Redefining Beautiful by Jenna Lucado

Mel's take:
It was honestly such a blessing to be able to review the book, Redefining Beautiful, by Jenna Lucado.  This book is written mainly for teen girls, but I found my mama's heart encouraged by the words that I read in this book.  As we get older, we sometimes forget what it was like to be a teenager, and although I wouldn't want to go back and do it all over again, I do wish this book had been out when I was younger.  I found that it was such a refreshing read.  

Jenna writes this book, along with excerpts from her dad, Max Lucado.  She makes the book so relateable and real for teens today.  Every topic covered has to do with not just outer beauty, but more importantly, inner beauty, because most of the time, what is happening on the inside, is reflected on the outside.  Jenna illustrates that concept really well by not only giving examples of different types of teen scenarios/characters, but also by explaining how that relationship with God can be found and can flourish.  It's not all serious, though.  Jenna has a way of throwing in funny little tidbits, and I found myself giggling as I read, especially stories she shared about growing up with her dad.  There are also several places in the book, where  you can journal or answer certain questions, to help you better understand and be able to grasp what is behind a lot of thought processes that go on when you're a young girl, struggling to understand. 

Along with the inner beauty, there are little boxes she has added with real beauty tips that can be tried, and I found myself wanting to try just a few, especially the Vaseline on the feet....I don't think I knew there were so many uses for Vaseline.:)    

I was so impressed with Jenna's candid voice throughout the book and how she just seemed so real.  It was easy to see that she has a heart for the Lord and a heart for reaching out to our young girls today.  I've been trying to think of a young girl I could pass this book on to, but I'm not sure I want to give it up just yet.:)  I highly recommend this book, especially if you have a teen girl in your midst that could use a helping hand, a fresh new outlook on God and what it means to be His forever. 

To read more reviews on this book, visit Thomas Nelson.

Melissa J's Thoughts 

Redefining Beautiful is a breath of fresh air in a world that thrives on (indecent, shallow, and shocking) shows like The New 90210 and Melrose Place, all geared towards a adolescent audience. 

Instead of pre-marital sex being a given, Jenna calls out for a sexual purity that allows dignity and grace to remain intact. Instead of girls who chase after boys, Jenna encourages girls that they are worth being pursued. Instead of tight-fitting clothes that leave little to the imagination, Jenna challenges girls that modesty can be beautiful. 

In Redefining Beautiful, teens girls are presented with an alternative definition to the word beautiful.. 

Beautiful: What God sees when God sees you. 

While this may seem like a Christian cliche to throw out to struggling adolecents, who live in a world where beauty is based on looks, it isn't. Not when it is encased in Jenna's writing. She presents this definition with a realism of how hard it is to believe, in light of the lies the world feeds girls. She writes of "ugly days" and zits and isn't so far removed from her own teen years that she has lost touch of how devatasting those things can be for a girl. 

While empathizing with teen girls, Jenna holds true to her message in each chapter--true beauty is what God says is beautiful. It proceeds out of an intimacy with Daddy God and manifests in a spirit that no amount of money can buy and the world's most beautiful person can't duplicate with their own power. 

Redefining Beautiful is more than just a book to read. Jenna has given her readers places to write notes and answer questions, so the truths she writes, hit home just a little bit more.  It's a book very needed in today's culture and I'm proud to have it on my book shelf of books for teen girls!






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* Books and Products for Jr. Highers *

The Blue Umbrella

Sarah Books: Sarah's Wish

Word of Promise, Next Generation

Redefining Beautiful

Amazing Bible Timeline