Children's Summer Reads

From Nikki Salt & Sarah Scrase-Hollamby A guide for young people to help them grow in confidence as they navigate the sometimes perilous journey into adulthood. Packed with true stories, shared experiences and simple tools to help teens scramble out of life’s quagmires and walk confidently towards a life rich with God’s promises.We are created in God’s image and have the potential to live a full and joyful life. So, as we head into adulthood, why does it all feel so overwhelming? We doubt our abilities, question our beliefs, worry about our image, and fear making mistakes. No one understands us and the world becomes a lonely, confusing labyrinth.Spoken through voices of love, wisdom, and encouragement, this book guides us through the pitfalls of the teen years and shares stories of young people who are navigating this journey. It doesn’t hide difficult or uncomfortable issues, but shares experiences that are true and often raw. The honesty will have us burst out with laughter one minute and cry the next. But ultimately the message is this: there is hope, we’re not alone, we are loved. We can become the confident people that God intends us to be. Appropriate for 11-14 Years Contents Introduction Poem My Body My Fears My Mental Health My Mistakes My Abilities My Disabilities My Image My Friendships My Intimate Relationships My Family Summing Up and a Last Few Thoughts Further Help and Support Specifications Book Format - Paperback Age - 11-14 years Published - January 2022 Weight - 260g Dimensions - 129 x 199 x 11mm ISBN - 9781838581374 ISBN 10 - 1838581375

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From Margaret McAllisterBuyer beware! The price of a bargain may be higher than you think.Everyone is thrilled by The Life Shop. It sells everything - from cat baskets to cruises to career plans - and all a great price. Lorna alone cannot understand why her friends, neighbours and even her normally sensible Mum are obsessed by the Life Shop. She realises that its customers seem to be losing their individuality.Are the enticing products costing more than is apparent? More importantly, Lorna is also concerned about her disabled brother - how does he fit into the Life Shop's all too perfect world?Appropriate for 12+

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From Annie Try Discover a powerful story of resilience and faith. Em's journey through life in care and the aftermath of traumatic memories leads her on a quest for normality, including uncovering family secrets. But the truth she discovers tests everything she holds dear - her passion for dance, relationships, and identity. Follow her as she searches for the support she needs and finds strength in her faith. This heart-wrenching tale will inspire and encourage Christian teens on their own journeys. Published book reviews: Sue Strifles - 16-03-23 Unintentional Poet - 13-03-23 C.F. Dunn - 18-03-23

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Zach wants to go home. His new house opposite the churchyard and his tiny village school are nothing like the London life he misses. But when he comes across a confused and lonely gargoyle in the graveyard, Zach finds himself in the middle of a strange, exciting and sometimes terrifying adventure. Can Zach and his friends help Gladstone the Gargoyle to go back to his seat on the church tower before it's too late?

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Genie notices everything – like when somebody has moved one of her 136 coloured pencils, or when her big sister, Jules, starts acting very strangely and buying secret flowers. But when she spots that Gladstone the Gargoyle has disappeared from the church tower again, she knows there must be a really big problem – and soon Genie, Gladstone, Zach, Davy, and Jules are on a mission to prevent disaster!

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Ethan is in big trouble, and to make things worse, Gladstone the Gargoyle has gone missing. When the children discover that he has been down from his tower before, can they piece together the clues from history to work out why he appears and how to get him back?

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Meet Sparky and the Smarts - an ordinary family who frequently find themselves in extraordinary situations! Every family has its quirks... and Sparky's is no different! Follow the Smarts as they discover that even the most ordinary day can turn into a string of mishaps and misadventures, but with the love and help of God and family (and a dash or two of Sparky's famously quick thinking), things really will turn out well in the end.This time, the crinkly cousins have come to stay, bringing with them all kinds of chaos; Grandad's slippers have mysteriously disappeared; and there's a canine conspiracy underway... what could possible go wrong?!Written by Alexa TewkesburyIllustrated by Anna-Maria Glover

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Meet Sparky and the Smarts - an ordinary family who frequently find themselves in extraordinary situations! Every family has its quirks... and Sparky's is no different! The Smart family are here with tales of everyday hilarity, as they look to God (and the quick-thinking Sparky!) to help them out of their various misadventures.This time, Sparky gets stuck in a strange house; everybody's pestering Stanley about his pants; and Grandad's been let loose in a motorbike shop... what could possible go wrong?!Written by Alexa TewkesburyIllustrated by Anna-Maria Glover

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Meet Sparky and the Smarts - an ordinary family who frequently find themselves in extraordinary situations!Sparky and her family are back with more hilarious misunderstandings and sticky situations that require just a little bit of help from God... all in a day in the life of the Smarts from Priory Park! Will Mr and Mrs Smart be able to pull off the best surprises ever? Will Sparky be able to solve the mystery of the wrong toilet in time to save Stanley? And will Mrs Smart's stint as a sleuth uncover an imposter in Grandad Bagg's life?Written by Alexa TewkesburyIllustrated by Anna-Maria Glover

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Meet Sparky and the Smarts - an ordinary family who frequently find themselves in extraordinary situations!Sparky and her family are back with more hilarious misunderstandings and sticky situations that require just a little bit of help from God... all in a day in the life of the Smarts from Priory Park!Will Stanley finally get his big break as a weather person? Will Auntie Bella save the day, or end up creating more drama? And will some sequins, sunflowers and a few llamas be enough to stop the school fete from turning into a complete disaster?Written by Alexa TewkesburyIllustrated by Anna-Maria Glover

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Meet Sparky and the Smarts - an ordinary family who frequently find themselves in extraordinary situations!In their hilarious hectic way, Sparky and the Smart family end up in a few kerfuffles that call for Sparky's quick-thinking brain and some assistance from God.The chaos unfolds as Sparky and Stanley get stranded at the library; Auntie Bella lets the kids loose at the zoo; and Sparky hatches a plan involving a four-legged creature in an attempt to help Stanley...Written by Alexa TewkesburyIllustrated by Anna-Maria Glover

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Meet Sparky and the Smarts - an ordinary family who frequently find themselves in extraordinary situations!Along with her family, Sparky (Priory Park's most quick-thinking resident) encounters all sorts of mayhem that calls for some assistance from God.How exactly does joining a choir create a family emergency? How exactly does a moped become a mystery to be solved? And how exactly does the show go on after a nougat disaster?Written by Alexa TewkesburyIllustrated by Anna-Maria Glover

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