Age 13

Based on a true story: In the heart of Haiti, a massive earthquake transforms young Darlene’s world into ruins within seconds. Trapped beneath the debris of her collapsed school, Darlene faces a test of courage that few can imagine. "How We Survived: Buried under the Rubble" is a poignant tale of resilience and hope. This inspiring story follows Darlene as she clings to life and hope in the darkest of times. With every passing moment under the rubble, she draws upon a strength she never knew she had. As she fights against all odds, Darlene teaches us what it truly means to be a survivor ...

Are you looking for a good Young Adult Christian Fiction book - one that has supernatural and high- tech themes but not filled with vampires, witches and similar themes that are so prevalent in a lot of teen novels these days? This may be just the book you're looking for. The Enchanting Legends of Shiloh Mansion:The Young King by D. K. Ogans blends this story about family, youth, and the use of High-tech to take us on an adventure to a real place and time, where we can experience teens with determination, perseverance, and courage. This family is a true role model for families and youth of ...

The New Girl - Book 7: Backlash The roll-on effect of the skate park drama causes further problems for the twins and jeopardizes Ali’s chance to spend more time with Mike. Meanwhile, Alexa’s idea to prank Ronnie leads to a backlash she isn’t prepared for. Will Ali find a solution to her problem? And how does Alexa manage to cope with the dilemma she’s now faced with? This book is another drama-filled adventure that will keep you wondering what is going to happen next. A great book for girls 9 -12 and beyond.

Twins - Book 9: Connected is another exciting addition to the Twins series. In this book, Casey and her twin sister, Ali are faced with more challenging situations including the introduction of their mother’s new friend, Brad. Although the girls are desperate for their families to unite, will their plotting lead to the outcome they are hoping for? As well, the school leadership election is looming ahead and this creates another dilemma that the girls struggle to solve. Can they use their twin connection to help them through this crisis and will it be enough to prevent a rift in their ...

When Grace Underwood arrives on Kelley's Island to teach at a one-room schoolhouse, she expects a quiet year of traditional lessons. Instead, she finds herself embroiled in a century-old mystery when one of her students, Ashley Reed, claims to be communicating with the ghost of a Civil War soldier's son. Armed with the unconventional teaching methods she learned at Mrs. Pink's History Mystery School, Grace must navigate skeptical friends, concerned parents, and many doubts as she helps Ashley uncover the truth behind two matching lockets and a family torn apart by war. With the help of her ...

Girl Gang - Book 3: Gossip and Lies With the arrival of Meg Ryland and her trouble-making ways, Casey fears the worst for her relationship with Jake. When she is later bombarded with gossip she can't ignore, she struggles to deal with the situation at hand. Meanwhile, Liam continues showing an interest and Casey is reminded of the fun boy she met at summer camp and initially fell for. While Holly's life seems to have taken a positive turn, Ronnie finds she is not so lucky. Desperate to be included in the popular crowd, she does whatever it takes to be accepted. A string of gossip and lies ...

Twins - Book 12: Staying Strong Casey and her twin sister, Ali face more challenges in the final weeks of the school year. After a voting poll has been added to Instagram, Casey's distress escalates especially when she discovers that her twin is the favorite among their classmates. But who could possibly be responsible for something so cruel and mean? Casey suspects Ronnie as the obvious culprit but could it be someone else? The bullying continues with further events occurring that upset Casey even more. Will it ever end and will Casey now be able to concentrate on her end of year exams so ...

Twins Book 10 - The Outcome In this installment of the very popular Twins series, many issues are finally resolved. But do the twins, Casey and Ali, finally get the happiness they are hoping for? Or does Meg's influence change everything to such a degree that Ali's life is forced to take a different path? You will have to read to the very end to discover what is ahead in this wonderful series of books for girls. Twins is a series that girls 9 - 12 and young teens are sure to enjoy!

Twins: Book 5 - Turmoil This book continues the story of Casey and Ali, two identical twin girls who have finally discovered the secret that has been kept from them since birth. Just as things seem to be going well, a new discovery takes place that throws their lives into turmoil once again. An unforeseen event leads Jake to question the girls' identity. But has he discovered the truth, and if so, what will the consequences be? In addition, Casey is reminded about something important that she is completely unprepared for. What will the girls do to help Casey avoid failure at school and the ...

Stories are vanishing again—but this time, they’re not being erased. They’re being rewritten. Armed with her StoryScope, a stubborn journal, and an ever-growing crew of misfit legends, thirteen-year-old Juniper Quill must journey through a warped Neverland, a satirised empire of giants, a jungle ruled by silence, and a city where Arabian tales have fallen asleep. Along the way, she faces pirates who collect taxes, talking horses who quote poetry, hunter-kings afraid of joy, and the Redacto, a mysterious villain with the power to twist tales from the inside out. If Juniper can’t find...

The next chapter has begun… but someone else is holding the pen. When forgotten characters start vanishing and beloved tales return rewritten beyond recognition, 13-year-old Juniper Quill knows the stories are no longer safe. The Gilded Scriptorium, an ancient order of rogue curators, has begun an Ink War, determined to erase chaos, choice, and creativity from the world forever. To stop them, Juniper must journey through four fractured story realms: a mythic Greece stripped of emotion, a forest of abandoned fairytales, a mechanical world of manufactured fiction, and a land of unwritten ...

They saved the farm. Now the Outback needs them again. After becoming global heroes, Tommy and his legendary Blue Heeler Lizzy are finally settling back into farm life… or so they think. When wild brumbies tear through fences and a secret threat begins unravelling the land they love, Tommy and Lizzy must rally their crew once more. Joined by six new four-legged recruits, and Ellie, a sharp, fearless newcomer who might just be more than a friend, Tommy leads the team across the red heart of Australia. From bush festivals to floods, fires, and betrayal, they uncover a shady land deal that ...

What will High School be like for Remmy and Sandy? Almost all of their friends are attending the same school, except for Charlie! He is attending an all-boys private boarding school, much to Remmy's disappointment. Sandy is still friends with Rachel and Susie, but she is starting to question those friendships when they join in with another group of 'cool' girls. High School is starting to feel like a repeat of Middle School. An immediate attraction to a boy called Tony gives Sandy some breathing space, and she explores her creative side with the drama club. The two step-sisters grow apart ...

It’s Christmas Eve at Melody Manor—and the monsters have gone viral. Prank mastermind Felix Fizzlewick is all set to film the ultimate talent show stunt with his best friends, his trusty gummy worms, and his hand-painted guitar... until it’s stolen by a melodramatic Phantom with a Wi-Fi addiction and a cursed melody that could erase creativity across the internet. Now trapped inside the haunted theater with a gang of classic monsters, Captain Hook (hooked on followers), Mr. Hyde (fueled by snacks), the Invisible Man (a germaphobe hacker), and the tentacled Whisperer (part squid, part ...

Since she could remember, young Hannah Monroe has endured pain and struggles. Now, she's moved in with Aunt Loretta and her husband...After arriving, Hannah was delighted to just be a kid and hang out with her friend, Monet, steering clear of all the girl drama but griping about the mounds of homework and their annoying peers. One day darkness creeps in, securing its grip on her childhood innocence. At only twelve years old, Hannah wonders if she will ever find hope to overcome the darkest moments of her life. Will any one ever believe her? Will anyone even care?

An extraordinary, brilliant book to be read by every divorcing parent and young children facing divorce. An emotional and inspiring story about the divorce through the eyes of a child. Irene, is a 10-year-old girl whose parents are getting a divorce. In the midst of her confusion and helplessness, Irene turns to her diary to express her feelings and better process her parents’ divorce. With the help of her grandmother and her teddy bear she finds a way to make her parents listen to her. This book is for kids (8 to 12 years) and their parents. If someone is going through a divorce and has ...

A fun, cheesy middle-grade novel. Phoebe, an ordinary 14-year-old American girl is hopelessly in love with Chase, a famous teen idol. When he fails to notice her at his concert, Liz, her best friend, and a budding chemist, plays Cupid by concocting a love potion. What could be sweeter than a love potion on Valentine’s Day? But when Phoebe gets more than she wished for, is it what she really wants?

The New Girl - Books 7, 8 & 9 The roll-on effect of the skate park drama causes further problems for the twins and jeopardizes Ali’s chance to spend more time with Mike. Meanwhile, Alexa’s idea to prank Ronnie leads to a backlash she isn’t prepared for. Ronnie causes so much trouble for Alexa that Casey decides it's time to intervene. Her confession leads to even more trouble, not just for Alexa, but Casey as well. Added to this is the rift in the twins' relationship. Will the girls manage to close the divide and regain the close connection they once had, or will their new neighbor ...

A young girl awakens to find she has memories from two different pasts, fifty years apart, both of which ended tragically when eight years old. She feels different. She is different. She is alive! The Professor has taken charge of a secret government project, which April is the core part of. Li-Ming is assigned to be April’s ‘educator’ and is a a harsh disciplinarian, although as April develops, she softens. However, April is warned by 'Travis', someone who resides inside her head, to trust no-one. When April and Li-Ming begin the drive across America in a specially adapted RV (the ...

Tommy & Lizzy are back in their most adventure-filled story yet! When fourteen-year-old Tommy discovers a weathered notebook tucked inside his late grandfather’s saddlebag, he never imagines it will launch him into a forgotten pact, and a mystery buried beneath decades of red dust. The notebook holds clues to a trail hidden across the outback: carved cattle brands, spiral stones, and cryptic poems that lead not to gold, but to something far more dangerous... and far more important. With his loyal Blue Heeler Lizzy, her two wild pups, and sharp-witted classmate Ellie by his side, Tommy ...