For as long as Arya can remember, the vast, shimmering dome has been her world. She, along with her close-knit group of friends, has never seen a horizon that wasn't curved by its towering embrace. No one knows why they're here, or what lies beyond the dome's protective but confining barrier. But Arya’s relentless curiosity leads her to hidden answers, hinting at a world outside. As secrets unravel, Arya and her companions grapple with revelations that challenge everything they've known, while a budding romance, deeply rooted in love for God and His teachings, emerges in the shadows. "Dome" is not only a captivating tale of discovery and friendship but also a testament to unwavering faith. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up, this novel beautifully intertwines mystery with spiritual enlightenment and the essence of true love in God and his perfect and unchanging ways. Read more

As You Grow is written by the legendary Kirk Cameron. This fun story with brilliant art teaches the Biblical truths of the Fruit of the Spirit. Follow Sky Tree's journey from a small acorn to a mighty tree that provides shade, sustenance, and lodging! Read more

Much-loved storyteller Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of millions who have come to think of the Baxter family as their own. Now, Karen Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children - Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke - to inspire and entertain younger listeners. Brooke is the perfect older sister. For that reason, Kari and Ashley work hard to make their parents just as proud of them as they are of Brooke. Each girl has her own talents. Brooke is an excellent student. Kari is a great soccer player. Ashley, a talented artist. And they are always there for each other. But when the news comes that Dr. Baxter is moving the family from Ann Arbor to Bloomington, Indiana, and the Baxters need to leave the only home and friends they’ve ever known, no one is happy. Saying good-bye is hard, but the family still has what’s most important - their faith and their love for each other. The first audiobook in the Baxter Family Children series, number-one New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell tell the story of what it was like to grow up in the Baxter family, the best family ever. Read more

Class schedules, locker combinations, and the play for popularity — middle school is a new world with new rules.At the start of 7th grade, Elita Brown’s friends enjoy their seats at the popular lunchroom table. Meanwhile, Elita hides in the bathroom. This is not how she envisioned middle school. And her omission from the popular table is only the beginning of her problems. What will she do when she’s terrorized by the meanest girl in school and accused of a crime she didn’t commit? Elita befriends an older couple living in the woods and gains confidence through her project on the red fox. Will Elita find her way and take her seat at the best table? Full of suspense and divine moments, readers will be captivated by this story.Parents and teachers who loved Seated with Christ can invite their middle school reader to This Seat’s Saved. With great discussion questions and a main character who learns to read her Bible, trust God for the first time, and understand what it means to be seated with Christ from Ephesians 2:6, This Seat’s Saved will help young readers on their journey with Jesus. Read more

Edgar Allan Poe's name conjures up thoughts of hearts beating long after their owners are dead, of disease and plague amid wealth, of love that extends beyond the grave, and of black ravens who utter only one word. The richness of Poes writing, however, includes much more than horror, loss, and death.Alive with hypnotic sounds and mesmerizing rhythms, his poetry captures both the splendor and devastation of love, life, and death. His stories teem with irony and black humor, in addition to plot twists and surprise endings. Living by their own rules and charged with passion, Poes characters are instantly recognizable — even though we may be appalled by their actions, we understand their motivations.In This Best Collection Tales and Poems of Poe highlight his unique qualities. Discover for yourself the mysterious allure and genius of Edgar Allan Poe, who remains one of Americas most popular and important authors, even more than 150 years after his death. Read more

The second edition was issued in October 2020, if buying used please check original purchase date. The Perfect Back-to-School Book or Gift!In The Blessing Effect - Zack Towers, a sophomore star-athlete, reaches out to Joel, the most troubled and volatile kid at North Valley High. But then the unexpected happens - a powerful angel appears to Zack just in time to provide supernatural insight and guidance. The angel equips Zack to be a "Blessing" to students in need of acceptance, forgiveness, healing, and love. But the question remains… will Joel and the others choose to receive the blessings that await?The Blessing Effect is an action-packed youth-fiction novel that inspires us to reach out to those in need of love, care and inclusion. This fast-paced story motivates young and old alike to embrace the supernatural power of prayer and kindness to bring about the change that our world needs today! Let's accept the challenge to be a blessing to others... and change the world one soul at a time!It’s a Monday morning for the Towers family. As Peter Towers drives his three children to school, his encouragement remains the same: “Hey, kids—I want you to reach out and bless someone with kindness. Remember, you can make an impact on someone's life today.” But something happens when Zack, Tyler, and Emma act on their dad’s prompting to reach out and bless others. Everything changes when they discover that the supernatural power unleashed by the Blessing Effect can literally rewrite the future!PRAISE FOR THE BLESSING EFFECT“After working many years in youth ministry and now as a Christian music songwriter, I have seen firsthand how words and stories can impact lives. This book provides an antidote to bullying, violence, and pain. The Blessing Effect shows us that there are no limits when love is put into action.”— Ethan Hulse, Grammy-nominated, award-winning songwriter“"Behavioral sciences and scriptures reveal the impact that can be achieved from kindness and caring. The Blessing Effect provides a road map for combining acts of kindness and the power of the Holy Spirit. I look forward to seeing how this book will be used to bring about much-needed hope, healing, and restoration.”—Dana W. Scannell, Ph.D., Organizational Psychologist and Instructor at UCLA Anderson School of Management"After years leading youth ministry, and now as a men’s pastor, I’m excited about how The Blessing Effect will be a solid resource for our students and parents.”—Tim Lukei, men’s pastor at Mariners Church Irvine, CA"As a father of four teenagers, The Blessing Effect vividly captures the challenges and fears this generation faces, as well as providing a powerful remedy through caring, and engaging others with kindness - it puts the power of God, the power of prayer, and the power of encouragement on display.”—Kyle Zimmerman, pastor Friends Church in Orange, CA"As an art teacher in the Dallas public school system, I see a real need for my students to read The Blessing Effect. This timely and engrossing story needs to be shared today!”—Cyndy Feasel, schoolteacher and author"There is a contagious power that comes from those who put others first. The Blessing Effect teaches and encourages us to do just that.”—Greg Patton, collegiate, U.S. national and World Team Tennis head coach, motivational speakerThis YA book shows the power that prayer and kindness can unleash - great for parents and students in middle school, junior high and high school.For more information visit www.robertpozil.com Read more

Much-loved storyteller Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family books have captured the hearts of tens of millions of people who have come to think of the Baxter family as their own. Now Karen Kingsbury and her son, Tyler Russell, inspire and entertain young listeners by going back in time to tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children - Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke.Summer is over, and Dad begins his important position at an Indiana hospital. Like it or not, Bloomington is the Baxter Family’s new home. As school starts, everyone finds reasons to be excited about the move. Everyone, that is, except Ashley. Ashley desperately misses the home and friends she left behind. As she realizes her siblings have their struggles, too, she can’t help but wonder if unlikely friends can be the best friends of all? And could time and love from her family be enough to make a house feel like home?In the second book in the Baxter Family Children series, number-one New York Times best-selling Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell tell the funny and poignant tale of the Baxter children finding home! Read more

Complete your writing skills in Hebrew by learning to write the Alphabet in Cursive Script letters.Completing Hebrew 1 Workbook well prepares for this Hebrew 2 Workbook, teaching you to write the entire Hebrew alphabet in Cursive / Script letters using a set of 20+ new words you already know in Hebrew and in English, as well as establish necessary Hebrew basics.This workbook along with Hebrew 1 completes your writing skills in Hebrew! For best results, complete Hebrew 1 and then Hebrew 2 back-to-back. For Hebrew 1 Workbook, click the Author name Learn Hebrew or the Book Series.Enjoy this unique Workbook formulated by an Israeli Hebrew teacher, giving you so many exclusive features and benefits:Form the important habit of writing from right-to-left, as you read and write in Hebrew. This entire workbook and practice lessons are right-to-left. Arrows and text throughout the workbook serve as reminders until you establish this new habit.Enjoy immediate relevancy and easy memorizing by learning each letter using a word you already know in Hebrew and in English. Completing this workbook, you will have a vocabulary of 20+ words you already know in Hebrew (in addition to the 20+ different words you acquired in Hebrew 1), and new words in Hebrew you learn how to say and write.Watch my videos sounding and writing the letters, and explaining how to use my exclusive Phonetic System for Pronunciation (PSP) used in this workbook.Write Hebrew the right way from the start! Proper writing in Hebrew is very important and is based on specific direction and sequence of writing. Following the close guidance and instructions in this workbook, you develop proper writing skills from day one.Fun for kids, simple for adults, this workbook is for all ages. Kids enjoy coloring the big letters and words representing them, and students of all ages benefit from a practical approach simplifying complex Hebrew concepts. Even our font selection was carefully thought of for maximum clarity and fast results, keeping frustration away.Practice letter writing using lots of tracing, followed by freehand writing practice of each letter and word you learn in Hebrew. Use a pencil to erase and retrace for multiple use of the workbook.Learn not only the Alphabet and writing skills but gain understanding of practical Hebrew basics needed for writing, including all the letter variations you will need to write like a pro in Hebrew.Navigate easily through the workbook using letter and page numbers as well as hints in the quiz pages.Cut-out beautifully designed Cursive / Script Alphabet sheet to use on the go.The next recommended steps on your Hebrew learning journey.Inside this workbook, you will find:99 pages of learning, coloring, tracing, freehand writing practice, and quizzingBeautiful design on Black and White paper for fun learning experience and coloringLarge 8.5’’x11’’ formatDurable, travel-friendly, wipe-clean coverAll you need for understanding the Hebrew alphabet and knowing how to write using Cursive / Script letters, including 9 extra letter variationsProgressive and gradual skill buildingExtra freehand writing practice pagesProvide yourself or your little one an easy, comprehensive, and fast result learning experience building the necessary skills and confidence for a successful Hebrew learning journey.Complete your writing skills in Hebrew by ordering this one-of-a-kind Hebrew 2 Cursive / Script Workbook now. Read more

Welcome To The Childlike Faith Series. Tools To Help Your Child Learn The Fruits Of The Spirit And More!ForgivenessPatiencePeaceKindnessGentlenessFaithfulnessJoySelf-ControlGoodnessLoveWhy Choose Our Books?According to the Bible, children of Christians are holy and are being called into a relationship with God (Acts 2:39; 1 Corinthians 7:14). But even with God's invitation, your kids still have a choice whether they follow Jesus or not. Our Childlike Faith series are a fantastic was to inspire them to heed His call and lead Christian lives by following the king.Real, Challenging Lessons To Help Your Children Learn The Fruits Of The SpiritOur books will help your child to learn the important lessons of steadfast faith, trust and hope as they gain an understanding of God’s spirit through this series. Even more important than knowledge is knowing how to apply biblical principles in their daily lives. Through colorful pictures and stories, children learn how to deal with bullying - both physical and emotional - how to handle peer pressure correctly and how to overcome difficulties they encounter as they grow up in a fallen world. Children will also learn how much Jesus loves them!Reading To Young Children Extends Their Attention Span.Reading to a child has an enormous impact on language and vocabulary. Children who are read to also become better readers themselves, but that is not all – reading to your child also helps give them a calming and distraction free environment to help them develop their attention span.SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Is A Proven Method Of Teaching Children About EmotionsSocial emotional learning is a proven way for children to learn. SEL allows children to understand the feelings and thoughts of other people by seeing them modelled within easy to understand stories. SEL also encourages children to build self confidence and empathy, which will allow them to be more successful in school and their personal lives.Create Opportunities For Bonding And Meaningful Conversation With Your ChildWhen adults and children read books together, it fosters a strong emotional connection between them. More than any other form of media, books significantly broaden children's vocabularies and aid in the development of fundamental language abilities. Children are forced to think because books are interactive. Books, both fiction and nonfiction, broaden our perspectives.Reading Aloud To Children Aids In Language Development.Children absorb language skills while listening to adults read. They learn proper word usage, word pronunciation, and grammar. They develop a larger working vocabulary and internalise proper sentence construction. They will eventually be able to speak and write on their own using all of these skills. Reading aloud to your child can also help them become a more fluent reader by modelling fluency.Reading Aloud to Your Child Helps Build The ImaginationThe combination of our stories and professional water-color illustrations help your childs imagination to develop. Through the pages of our books, your children will encounter occasions and circumstances that are beyond their own experience. Youngsters who have been read to regularly have been shown to be more capable of conjuring up stories from their own imaginations.Make Your Own DIY Keychain At The End Of Every Book!We wanted to make learning interactive and fun, at the end of each of our stories you will find keychain cut outs to help your child put their fruits into practise! Simply cut out the keychains, laminate them and and put them on a key ring. You can use them for behavioural practice, as a fun activity, or even as a reward system. Read more

National Book Award finalist and two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary D. Schmidt recaptures the classic tale of one man's spiritual journey in this contemporary retelling of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, masterfully illustrated with watercolors by artist Barry Moser.Here again is the tale of Christian's epic trek from the City of Destruction to the Heavenly Palaces - of the pitfalls that threaten to waylay him and the graces that strengthen him along the way. Matching Bunyan's flare for storytelling and vivid imagery, Gary Schmidt's new narrative also echoes the style of writers like J.R.R. Tolkien, Dante, Sir Thomas Browne, E.M. Forster, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.Even after three centuries, this odyssey of faith and human perseverance continues to inspire readers today - and now Schmidt's engaging retelling will delight and stir the imaginations of a new generation of pilgrims. Read more

War is churning on the face of Ma’ta. How can the speaker Jharroz hope to stave its bloody tide? Beckoned by Empress Elek to a sacred council at Itik, Jharroz and his son An’harek embark on a journey to help her. But how will these two Elorean speakers bring light and life when darkness shrouds their quest? Come on an adventure with Jharroz and his companions across the Keeran sea. And pray to Neu-Ka they make it out alive.Speakers of Elor is the highly anticipated sequel to Speaker of Ma'ila and the second book in The Speaker Trilogy. The trilogy is completed by Speaker and the Hataka, which is out now. Read more

Inside a dark, dead volcano, the Hkusi military prepares for war. There, Jharroz za Rukh faces an important day in his mage training: the rite of Ya’at khu ma’tika, where he must kill a man to become a weapon just like his father, Khatsik the Finisher. Will Jharroz rise to glory at the right hand of the emperor, or will he heed a different voice, one that is calling him toward another life, another place, and another self? Follow Jharroz on a dark and winding journey, full of adventure, self-discovery, friendship, and love.Speaker of Ma'ila is the first book in the Speaker Trilogy by Trenton Anthony. Sequels Speakers of Elor and Speaker and the Hataka continue the Za Rukh family's adventures in Ma'ta. Read more

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume Two presents Second-Best Friend; Good-Bye Dressel Hills; Straight-A Teacher; No Guys Pact; and Little White Lies. Read more

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Ashes: Visible and Invisible is a collection of short stories by ten Catholic Teen Books authors.Finishing the Journey: When Liz's faith journey hits a roadblock, will an unexpected detour and chance encounter set her back on track?Follow Me: A teen’s future was all set—before his tragic loss. But his best friend’s secret past just might save it.Take Up Your Cross: Justin's religion is outlawed. When an unbeliever asks him about the meaning of life, what can he say?A Big Ask: Could God be asking Paul to sacrifice a piece of himself for Lent—literally?Lent Royal & Ancient: A modern American teen discovers what faith, life and love are like in seventeenth-century Scotland.No Greater Love: Teenager Lexie Dugan struggles to understand the sacrifice of Lent when she’s asked to help take care of her siblings while her pregnant mother is on bed rest.A Very Jurassic Lent: When a risky Ash Wednesday mission to sterilize T. rex eggs goes wrong, fasting is the least of Joshua, Darryl, and Harry's worries.Lucy and the Forsaken Path: A medieval girl stranded on a forsaken path confronts threats from without and turmoil from within.Bread Alone: Struggling with loss, hunger, and temptation, Ethan finds himself walking in the steps of Jesus.Prepare the Way: Asher’s desire to prepare for the Messiah intensifies after he’s robbed by bandits, but would fighting alongside the Zealots be the best way? Read more

Treasures: Visible and Invisible is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.A teen boy sets out to save a friend from pagan druids, but maybe he’s the one who needs saving.Between an unearthed treasure and a visit from Heaven, a young monk is in for the surprise of his life!A young girl seeks a mysterious treasure that holds the key to granting a nun's dying wish.Honora is desperate—then a peculiar clover and a mysterious young man change everything.William’s weekend job is a little gift from heaven, but now his family needs a real miracle.When threatened by mobsters, Grace receives help from a surprising source.Alone and afraid, a young girl finds friendship in a stranger. But could this boy be trouble?Kyle was determined to save the precious relic--but now his whole family is in danger. Read more

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume One includes Best Friend, Worst Enemy; Secret Summer Dreams; Sealed With a Kiss; The Trouble With Weddings; and California Crazy. Read more

Is this true about your teen girl:You wish to have her explore God's Word.Despite the best of intentions, reading the Holy Bible could seem like an arduous task."Teen Study Bible for Girls” is an attempt to provide a framework of relatable themes from the Bible that can give guidance to teens at a critical juncture in their lives. Developing an intimate and long-lasting bond with the almighty.Key Features of this study bible :Weekly theme-based NIV™ Bible Study Plan written for modern-day teenagersRelatable explanations of Bible scriptures with life application moralityReflection questions for thought-provoking responses from teen girls.Powerful prayers to generate positive energy.A new book for teen girls from the Best Selling Author of "Devotionals for Women" - Denise Gilmore Read more