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In this revised edition, bestselling author Nancy Rue provides a guide on how to deal with girl politics, God-style.
Yesterday you were BFFs, planning to attend the same college and be in each other's weddings. Today you sat down at the lunch table and she got up and left without a word, taking other friends with her, and giggling as they walked away. Your teacher says ignore her, your mom says talk to her, and your dad says, "It's just what kids...
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Laura Duffy has been through some tough stuff-moving to a new state, starting her junior year in a new school, fights, kidnapping attempts, accusations, even explosions; but she's always had her friends to fall back on-at least until now. When old enemies start new trouble, Laura finds herself feeling very alone with a God who seems to be asking her to choose between faithfulness and friendship. And if that weren't hard enough, Laura is confronted...
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Lucy Rooney is a feisty, precocious tomboy who questions everything-even God. It's not hard to see why: a horrible accident killed her mother and blinded her father, turning her life upside down. It will take a strong but gentle housekeeper-who insists on Bible study along with homework-to show Lucy that there are many ways to become the woman God intends her to be.Aunt Karen is taking over Lucy's life-what's left of it. Middle school...
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Knowledge is power, girlfriend.
One day you were an easy-going kid, and the next-wham! You're an emotional roller-coaster. Hair is growing in all-new places, and your best friend whispers the word "bra" in gym class.
Now that you're not a little girl anymore, you have lots of questions about growing up, your changing body, and your desires to move beyond kiddie lip gloss. In this book you'll discover all the really weird body stuff you're going through...
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How many times have you heard grown-ups say, "Just be yourself"? How many times have you heard grown-ups say, "Just be yourself"?
But how can you be yourself when that self always seems to be different-depending on where you are, who you're with, or what you're doing? Your parents see you as their little girl and your friends think you're a cool chick…while you feel like a big geek who can't do anything right. And that cute boy in math? Who knows...
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Sophie's learning about medieval codes of honor in seventh grade honors class-and in life. Sophie's shaved her head to empathize with a gravely ill friend, but negative assumptions and cruel teasing have her trying to deflect the attention with humor-and wisecracking always seems to land her in trouble! In the meantime, Sophie takes action to prevent another of the Pops' mean schemes-but to do so, she lies about her friends and loses them as a result....
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You've got mail ... lots of it! Author Nancy Rue loves getting letters from her readers, but finding the time to answer them has always been a challenge. Dear Nancy was born from a desire to connect with readers in-depth by really answering their questions, particularly the ones she gets asked over and over, like, "How did you become a writer?" and "What's your favorite Scripture verse?" for example. Readers want more than just tips on writing, though-they...
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Growing up is hard when you don't have a mother-but God helps Lucy find her way. Lucy is a feisty, precocious tomboy who questions everything-even God. It's not hard to see why: a horrible accident killed her mother and blinded her father, turning her life upside down. It will take a strong but gentle housekeeper-who insists on Bible study along with homework-to show Lucy that there are many ways to become the woman God intends her to be. Lucy's...
10) Sophie's World
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When future film director Sophie LaCroix visits Williamsburg, Virginia, her imagination sends her straight into the eighteenth century. An unlikely heroine, Sophie's forced to use her new-found war tactics to foil a heinous plot and save a friend from impending humiliation by the popular girls.
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This new Faithgirlz!™ book helps girls ages eight to twelve develop God-centered self-esteem. Every girl is unique and beautiful, but not every girl sees herself that way. And with the often conflicting messages girls get-from the media, from boys, from parents and teachers, and from each other-it's no wonder that many of them never learn who they really, truly are. As a result, girls regularly hand over decisions and choices of varying importance...
13) The Body Book
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The ultimate resource for the "girl stuff" coming your way. The transition from girl to teenager makes the tween years a time of great change-especially in the body department! This unique and creative book for girls ages 7–11 answers the most common questions girls have during this often confusing and overwhelming stage in life. The Body Book gives girls the scoop on everything from body changes and cramps to diet and exercise in an inviting and...
14) Here's Lily
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Grow with the spirited, sometimes awkward, but always charming Lily as she learns what real beauty is. In this fun, entertaining story, readers meet awkward sixth grader Lily Robbins who, after receiving a compliment about her looks from a woman in the modeling business, becomes obsessed with her appearance and with becoming a model. As she sets her sights on winning the model search fashion show, she exchanges her rock and feather collection for...
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Bullies aren't born mean-through the vicious cycle of mean, bullies are made. According to the Ambassadors 4 Kids Club, one out of every four students is bullied-and 85% of these situations never receive intervention. Parents, students, and teachers have amped up solving the bullying problem for a networked generation of kids. Written by bestselling author Nancy Rue, each book in the Mean Girl Makeover trilogy focuses on a different character's point...
16) The Beauty Book
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Learn with Lily and her friends just what it means to be beautiful in God's eyes-inside and out! In a society so focused on the idea that external beauty reigns supreme, it can be difficult for young girls to figure out what "true" beauty is all about. This unique and creative book for girls ages 7–11 answers the common questions girls ask during this often confusing and overwhelming stage in their lives in an inviting and conversational manner....
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It's Dr. Lily to the rescue! The second book in the Lily series, with over a million copies sold! After witnessing a car accident and helping a little boy who was hurt, Lily embarks on a mission to become a "great doctor"-and no one's going to stop her! Lily starts watching medical shows on TV, checks out health books at the library, and signs up for a Taking Care of Your Body class for girls. As usual, Lily goes overboard, and it's not long before...
20) New Girl in Town
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Real life stories about real life issues teens are facing today. Book one in a new StudentWare fiction series for mid-teens that deals with the challenges, problems, and excitement of becoming young women of faith When Laura Duffy's family moves to Satellite Beach, Florida, she feels out of place as a junior at the high school where her good grades mark her as a nerd. Mrs. Isaacsen, a school counselor, invites Laura to join a weekly group for "conflicted"...
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