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A Dog Called Lucky Tide - Koehler, William
In saving a drowning dog, Tim loses his job & could lose his families timberland. Will Tim & Lucky Tide save his family's land?

Absolutely Awesome - Carrol, Michael & Caroline
A devotional for teens about the really cool things God has made. (Faith At Home Selection)

Adventure On Padre Island - Renken, Aleda
A Haley Adventure Book "adventure stories that apply Christian principles in everyday living."

All Ends Up - Wilson, Gina
Because of her background Claudia feels different to her school-friends. Can she ever think of herself as valued and loved?

And Then God Made Laughter - Degrote-Sorensen, Barbara
Having, fun laughing, and enjoying a good time with friends  are part of life. But sometimes what looks like fun really isn't, and what seems to be a harmless prank can really hurt. The characters in these stories are finding out what having fun is all about, and they're learning that you can be a Christian and still have a good time. After all, God created laughter, and what God makes is good.

Ask Lily - Rue, Nancy

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Bible Heroes - Barbour Publishing Inc
Four great heroes of the bible Noah, Joseph, David and Daniel

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Chapter Closed For Peggy - Martin, Dorothy
Peggy - a believable teen with her believable hang-ups. Frustrations, triumphs, love, heartaches - all play their vital role both on and off the high school campus.

Childhood At Brindabella - Franklin, Miles
This delightful autobiography is the story of Miles Franklin's (author of My Brilliant Career) first ten years, spent partly on her parents' station in the mountain valley of Brindabella, not far from the present Canberra.

Christmas Mystery, The - Gaarder, Jostein
From the author of the international bestseller 'Sophie's World' comes the mysterious and magical story of a journey back through two thousand years of history to Bethlehem, to see the Christ-child.

Coorong Captive - Thiele, Colin
Fitzie and Hughie's camping and boating holiday seems jinxed from the start.  One thing after another delays their departure, and when the outboard motor on Fitzie's tiny boat refuses to start it seems like the last straw.  Finally they set out - but within hours Hughie has to rush to the local hospital where his mother has been taken after a car accident.  So Fitzie sails on by himself into the wild and beautiful loneliness of South Australia's Coorong.

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Elizabeth Gail And The Handsome Stranger - Stahl, Hilda
Elizabeth sighed as she looked at the boy standing on the beach. He was gorgeous! When she had told Jill Noteboom she'd come with her on a working vacation, Elizabeth certainly hadn't expected top encounter a "handsome stranger"!

Entering The Teen Zone - Coleman, William L.
Here is one devotional you can relate to!  If you're worred about your looks or your grades or what your parents are going to do next, this book can help.  You see, you're not alone.  God's there with you.  And the upbeat messages in this book will remind you of that every day!

Every Young Man's Battle - Arterburn, Stephen & Fred Stoeker
How can any young man remain pure in the real world of sexual temptation? Yet God expects His children to be sexually pure. So how can you survive the relentless battle against temptation? This book provide the powerful ammunition to use. The authors examine the standard of Ephesians 5:3 - "there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality" - in a positive and sensitive light. And they explain how an authentic, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is the key to victory over temptation.

Evolution and the High School Student - Taylor, Kenneth N.
The purpose of this book is to find out whether the view of evolution is provable, probable, or even possible.

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Fight Against Albatross Two - Thiele, Colin
Albatross Two is an offshore oil well. From the moment the giant rig arrives off the little fishing village of Ripple Bay and begins drilling, it dominates the lives of everyone in the community.

Find Out For Yourself: Young people can discover their own answers - Price, Eugenia
It's a wide-awake world - everywhere young people are waking up and discovering that their hang-ups have real answers.   Find Out For Yourself - about yourself; about your tastes, talents, prejudices; about God, your beliefs, your life pattern; about people you know; about guilt and fear.

Forbidden Fix - Brockie, Jennifer
Todd crouched down frozen with fear.  If his father caught him coming in at 2 am, all hell would break loose.  Todd reached for the back door handle and gently turned the knob. It appeared his parents had settled in for the night. His feeling of peace disappeared quickly as an iron fist slammed into his face. Join Todd and his mates through a thought-provoking, shockingly realistic journey of their lives.  This group of teenagers struggle to cope with the complications and turmoil caused by drug abuse, family abuse and death.

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"God, Why Did He Die?" - Harler, Anne
Young teen Skip Meyer is faced with the challenge of his life: Now that his father is dead, how will he assume responsibility for his mother and little sister? And what about the prowler stalking their home?

"God, Why Is She The Way She Is?" - Ware, Linda Jacobs
Fourteen-year-old Kelly Marshall is growing up in ways she hadn't anticipated. Especially since her nine-year-old sister, Becky, is mentally retarded. Should Kelly restrict her active life-style because of Becky?

Graffiti: Devotions for girls - Schmidt, J. David
Here in Graffiti: Devotions For Girls you'll find down-to earth messages that teach you how much God loves you, understands, and really cares about your daily struggles.

Growing Young Disciples' Series: Life To The Max - Hawkins, Tim

Growing Young Disciples' Series: Second Thoughts - Hawkins, Tim

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Horse Crazy Lily - Rue, Nancy
The Lily Series

Hotshots: Time-Ship To Bible-Land - Scripture Union
The 60 readings in this book include text from the Contemporary English Version of the Bible, along with lots of activities to bring the text alive.  The style makes it right for children 8 years and over, from a wide variety of backgrounds.

How To Really Stick At Being A Christian: Youth bible studies from the first letter of Peter - Hawkins, Tim

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If You Really Trust Me, Why Can't I Stay Out Later? - Peterson, Lorraine
Lorraine Peterson helps teens to answer some of the questions they ask themselves: Why can't I make my own decisions? What difference does it make how I live my life? Do "little sins" really matter? Is it really worth the effort to live the Christian life?

In The Palm Of His Hand: A devotional journey - Dittmer, Terry K.
Written by Teens for Teens.

It Couldn't Just Happen: Faith-building evidences for young people - Richards, Lawrence
Daily, our young people are bombarded by the media and public schools with the Theory of Evolution.  It's up to us as parents and teachers to tell our children the truth about the creation of our world.  The Lord has given us literally thousands of evidences to prove that He created and sustains the universe.  'It Couldn't Just Happen' fascinates kids with examples of God's works.

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Jeff And The Bad Guy - Renken, Aleda
A Haley Adventure Book "adventure stories that apply Christian principles in everyday living."

Jenny On Canvas - Macfarlane, Barbara
Jenny learns to deal with her parent's divorce and blended families and finds Christ

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Keeping Henry - Bawden, Nina
Henry is only about three inches long when Charlie catapults him out of his nest - a poor little red squirrel, all ragged and skinny. But Henry soon takes everything in his stride, treating each member of his human family as his own personal tree and stealing their socks and underwear for his nest.

Kipper Plays Cupid - Rapson, Linda
Pa marry HER? Never! Kipper has his own plans concerning Pa's future wife.  Kipper wants nothing more than to see his schoolteacher, Miss Sylvia Abbott, and his pa married. He is determined no other woman shall interfere with his plan. But several surprises await Kipper, and he finds out that playing Cupid is no easy task.

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Laptop #2 - Double-take - Maselli, Christopher P.N.
Will Matt choose to help his enemy or save himself?

Life Means What? - John, J.
What is life all about? Is there anything beyond the here and now? J. John explores some answers to Life's harder questions.

Lily and the Creep - Rue, Nancy
The Lily Series

Little Pilgrim's Progress - Taylor, Helen L.
From John Bunyan's classic work.

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Maps of Bible Lands - Dowley, Tim
A book of full-coloured maps of Bible places from Genesis to Revelation

Marion's Venture - Marsh, Dorothy
Marion & her friend Elizabeth worked together on Marion's venture, until Elizabeth becomes a follower of Jesus and they fight. Yet that was not the end!

Martin Luther: The Great Reformer - Booth, Edwin P.
Theologian, rebel, Bible translator, preacher, and prolific writer … the life of Martin Luther defies simple description.   Luther was, above all, a man of the people, one whose greatest desire was to bring God's Word in clear, concise language to the masses.

Miracle At Metlakatla - Poynter, Margaret
The inspiring story of William Duncan, a missionary, wo changed the lives of an Indian tribe on the Pacific coast of Canada.

Mistress Of The Black Cloister: The Story Of Kate Luther - Eckermann, C.V.

My God Wears Blue Jeans - Jongsma, Melanie
A scripture booklet for teens.

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Nothing is Wasted - Stiller, Margaret
A gripping romantic mystery set in South Australia during the reign of Queen Victoria.

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Obadiah Jonah - Bible Probe
A book those who are self-satisfied and are stubborn.

Old Enough To Know - Smith, Michael W
In this book Michael gives straight, Biblical answers to the struggles of growing up: Premarital sex, drugs, alcohol, parental conflict, true friendships, life goals, being responsible, empty religion, and materialism.

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Parables Of The Master - Caldwell, Louis O.
A discussion guide for teens. Each of the fifteen stimulating chapters in this book is based on a parable spoken by Christ. Using language that teens understand and identify with, Dr. Caldwell applies these parables to today's world.

Pat's Problem - Renken, Aleda
When the Haley family exchanged their Missouri home for the Florida home of friends for a summer vacation, Pat was plunged into three mysteries - a condominium ghost, illusive sharks, and a hungry thief.

Personal Prayers For Young Teens - Grieger, Mike
Young teens will surely relate to the reflections offered in this book. Situations and feelings which almost every young person confronts today are given a Christian dimension.

Picked-On Pat - Renken, Aleda
A Haley Adventure Book "adventure stories that apply Christian principles in everyday living."

Pictures Of God - Oestreicher, Mark
50 life lessons from the Scriptures for junior highers & middle schoolers using picture language.

Pippa And The Miser - Smith, D.M. Percy

Prayers For Girls: Just A Minute, Lord - Young Readers: Lois Walfrid Johnson
Do you know that you are a very special person? God thinks so.  Because he does, he wants you to talk with him - about anything and everything in your life.

Prayers For Young Teens - Grieger, Mike
This book deals with situations and feelings that every young person will be familiar with and reflects on them from a Christian point of view.  The thoughts are fresh and down-to-earth.  They will encourage young teens to see God's presence and love in their daily life.

Preparing For Adolescence - Dobson, James
James Dobson has written this book in the belief that it is better to prepare than repair. Young people between the ages of nine and fifteen are invited to read these pages and so face the upheaval of adolescence with their eyes open. Here they will find information, advice and - perhaps most important of all - encouragement.

Promises For A Jesus Freak - DC Talk
Throughout history, Jesus Freaks have valued God's Word above food, water, clothing, comfort, safety - their very lives. Why? They understand the power of His promises to comfort them, strengthen them, correct them, inspire them, and transform them into the person God wants them to be. (Faith At Home Selection)

Psalms For Teens: Book 2 - Weisheit, Eldon
Some days you score the winning shot and ace the geometry quiz.  Some days you don't make the team cuts, and your parents catch you in a BIG lie.  Did you know God loves you just the same in all of these situations?  In 'Psalms For Teens, Book 2' you'll see that God understands all of your joys and worries and that He's always there for you.

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Questions Teenagers Ask About Dating And Sex - Wood, Barry
Being a teenager isn't easy.  There are choices to be made - choices that can change your life.  A good number of these choices involve questions that have to be answered about dating and sex.  Barry Wood approaches these questions from a thoroughly scriptural point of view.

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Rough Rapids Ahead - Renken, Aleda
A Haley Adventure Book "adventure stories that apply Christian principles in everyday living."

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Secret Of The Old Church - Holland, Dave
Melody and Mark McCall visit their Aunt Nadine in Georgia. There they become involved, with their cousin Kevin, in a mystery dating back to the Civil War. The three teenagers go to great lengths to clear the name of Captain Theodore Ashby of the Confederate Army, an ancestor of old Mr Ashby in the story.

Seek & Find in the Bible - Mortensen, Carl Anker

So You're A Teenager: Vital facts for boys - Wright, Dr James This book reveals vital facts for teenagers living in the 21st century. It supplements instruction given at home and school, and covers such things as sex, girlfriends, artificial sex, and the medical problems resulting form infection with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. It also deals with lifestyle and personal development. Such matters as diet, body care, drugs, depression and suicide, how to study and pass exams, developing self-confidence and getting started on a career are discussed in detail.

So You're A Teenager: Vital facts for girls - Wright, Dr James
This book reveals vital facts for teenagers living in the 21st century. It supplements instruction given at home and school, and covers such things as sex, boyfriends, sex variations, and the medical problems resulting form infection with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. It also deals with lifestyle and personal development. Such matters as diet and eating disorders, exercise, weight control, drugs, depression, how to study and pass exams, developing self-confidence and caring for skin, fingernails and hair are discussed in detail.

Sometimes I Feel Like A Blob - Barrett, Ethel
In this book the author deals with many of the problems commonly faced by young people today.  And though she does not claim to have all the answers, she insists (in a highly practical and extremely palatable way) that God does.

Sophie's World - Rue, Nancy

Stairway To Hell: The well-planned destruction of teens - Jones, Rick
What really happens when you get high? What is rock music's hidden danger? How can sex destroy you? Do you know the devil's Top Secret plan? Why are teens ending it all? Is D & D more than just a game? Why are teens murdering their friends?  Teenager, you need to know the answer to these and many other questions.  Young people around the world are being wiped out in record numbers because they have no idea what's going on behind the scenes.  In this book you will discover the real cause of your problems … and you'll find the solution too.

Stories for a Teen's Heart - Gray, Alice
Here are inspiring stories that will touch the heart of any teen. Whether you're looking for a story about love, need a good laugh, or just want an encouraging word, you'll find it in this captivating collection of timeless treasures

Story Devotions For Girls: Lord, I have a Question - Young Readers - Skold, Betty Westrom
Meet Wendy, Kim, Molly, and the other girls in this book.  They all feel the pains and joys of growth and change, just like you.  These down-to-earth stories will help you confront some of the challenges of growing up.

Story Devotions For Girls: Lord, I need an answer - Young Readers - Skold, Betty Westrom
Do you feel alone in your attempts to talk with God? These true-to-life stories help you share your feelings with God and look for his answers.

Story Devotions For Girls: Lord, I'm back again - Young Readers - Warren, Mary Phraner
Do you sometimes think no one else feels the way you do?  Meet the girls is these stories and you'll find friends who share your thoughts and feelings, your hopes and fears.

Story Devotions For Girls: Where are you Lord? - Young Readers - Kerl, Mary Ann
The girls in these stories sometimes feel frustrated, inadequate, or fearful.  They gain confidence as they learn how God can guide and forgive them in everyday struggles.  As you read the stories, so will you.

Story Devotions For Girls: You're my best friend, Lord - Young Readers - Johnson, Lois Walfrid
The author knows your feelings and problems.  She tells the stories of girls whose needs are like yours and shows how God helps you find a way to live.

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Tales For Teens - Bailey, Faith Coxe
Heroes of the Christian faith.

Tank's Choice - Davis, E.J.
In this sequel to Jarryn's Miracle and Jarryn's Test, Jarryn invites his friend Tank to a youth-group camp.  But he is worried about how Tank will react to the Christian studies.

Tatty Apple - Jenny Nimmo
A green rabbit who helps Owen and his family

The Boy Who Saw God - Greenwood, Ted
This is a haunting story about a lonely young boy who believes he has seen God and that He has asked him to sacrifice a sheep. The consequences of Leo's vision are serious, but in telling the story Ted Greenwood presents a host of lifelike, often humorous, characters from the cantankerous headmaster and the sympathetic gravedigger, to the three schoolboys - Woodoh, Carl and Peter - always in trouble and, for once, not sure what to do.

The Butty Boy - Walsh, Jill Paton
Harry discovers it's an exciting life helping out on a canal boat

The Climbing Rope - Kester, Ellen Skinner
Todd, a 15 year-old prep student from Boston, attends summer camp in the Sierra mountains in California. From the East and therefore action and talking somewhat differently than the other children, "preppy", as he is called, makes many friends nonetheless. Todd quickly becomes a standout actor, boatsman, horseman, and mountain climber.

The Explorer's Bible

The First Christians - Granada Publishing
The final book in a six volume picture Bible (comic book format)

The Great Bible Discovery - After Easter - Openbook Publishers

The Hawk And The Dove - Wilcock, Penelope
Prayers rose life smoke into the vaulted stillness and an encounter with the infinite. Massive stone walls echoed the celebrations of the mystery and beauty of God. Within the protection of those walls lived the brothers of St. Alcuin. They belonged to another century, yet their struggles are our struggles - to find our niche; to cope with failure; to live with the impossible people; to change when we discover that we are the impossible persons; to overcome pride, resentment, and anger.

The Hidden Diary 1 - Cross My Heart - Byrd, Sandra
Lucy faces a lond boring summer, when she stumbles on a letter!

The Monk Who Shook The World: The story of Martin Luther - Davey, Cyril
The name of Martin Luther ranks as one of the great names of world, as well as Christian history.  This is the story of the courageous monk who saw through the folly of much the Church was teaching in his day.  He saw that his own peace with God came from faith in Jesus and only such faith, and set out to tell the world of his great discovery.

The Mystery Of Cottage Cove - Renken, Aleda
A Haley Adventure Book "adventure stories that apply Christian principles in everyday living."

The New You - Bimler, Richard
Sex instruction for young people ages eleven to fourteen, with an emphasis on Christian values. Discusses birth, getting along with friends and family, and becoming a man and woman.

The One Year Devotions For Boys 2
Hey, Guys! Got a minute or 2? That's all it will take to learn a little more about God each day. In stories about people just like you, you'll learn how to make good choices, be a better friend, and become the person God wants you to be.

The Promised Land - Granada Publishing
The second book in a six volume picture Bible (comic book format)

The Puberty Book: A guide for children and teenagers - Darvill, Wendy & Powell, Kelsey
This book answers the questions children and teenagers actually ask about themselves, their bodies and growing up. The answers are accurate and up to date. In simple, straight-forward language the authors discuss the changes that happen at puberty, sex and sexuality, health and looking after yourself, relationships, pregnancy and birth.

The Sacred Life Of Us: A young person's guide to the spiritual life - Daughtry, Phil
This book touches on a wide rage of issues that a young person faces while seeking to live a spiritual life.  In a personal, straightforward and easy-to-understand way the author deals  with such things a s how to develop a relationship with God, how to pray, how to read the Bible, showing care and concern for people in need, issues relating to sex, what to do with your life, and being involved in the life of the church.

The Seed's Inheritance - Thiele, Colin
In this book Colin Theile tells one family's story from the time they pull up their roots in Europe in 1848 until after the agony of the First World War. Leaving Germany, they traverse the vast ocean, then fight to adjust to the strange environment of Australia, their land of promise. (Fiction)

The Two Christmases - Renken, Aleda
A Haley Adventure Book "adventure stories that apply Christian principles in everyday living."

The Unwelcome Visitor - Davis, E
Linda and Corey are eagerly looking forward to the school holidays - until they hear that their cousin Jereny is coming to stay. It seems that everything Jeremy does annoys Linda and Corey. It doesn't seem fair that he should spoil their holidays. But after a hectic day in the shearing shed, and an incident while camping out at the wombat holes, Linda and Corey make a discovery. They learn what God's love means, and realise that Jeremy is not so bad after all.

Teen Girls: What I want to know without asking - Genobaga, Dr Jill
Here's a cool book for you - whether you are just entering your teens or already on the journey. It gives infor on caring for your body and staying healthy, sex, teen pregnancy, boys and unwanted sex. Teen Girl! Explains the stages you pass through during this exciting period of your life. It also looks at negative stuff like drugs, alcohol and suicide as well as the mind disorders that result from stress and depression. Finally, it deals with heaps of issues important in your life - family, friends, romance, school, money, beliefs.

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What happened to Turvey? - Beacham, B.
Simon determines to solve the mystery of Uncle Philip's disappearance

What The Bible Is All About: for young explorers - Blankenbaker, Frances
A Bible handbook for families that middle primary-aged children can use and understand.  Filled with all sorts of helpful information that helps you understand what you read in the Bible: timelines, chapter summaries, maps, notes about life in Bible times and about the people and places mentioned in the Bible.  This is a book you will used over and over again as you study God's Word. (Faith At Home Selection)

What's That Mean? - Jenkins, DeLora
What's that mean - peace, grace, fellowship, justified, sanctified, love, faith, covet, sacrifice.

Would You Believe: Living New Testament Student Edition - Taylor, Kenneth
Here is the Living New Testament with informative introductions to each book, a where-to-find-it Scripture index, a glossary of biblical words and poster style illustrations.  Readable and relevant, the New Testament for study and devotional reading for all ages.

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Yesterday's Enemy - Tomadachi - Williams, Zillah
Janice, a first-year university student, is lonely until she meets Hisako, a Japanese girl.  The two become friends, but Janice's father remembers the Second World War.  He was only a young man at the time of the Japanese breakout from the prisoner-of-war camp at Cowra, New South Wales, but he has other disturbing memories…

You Are Wonderfully Made! - Johnson, Lois Walfrid
As kids grow and mature, they have questions about reproduction, the physical changes their bodies are going through, boy-girl relationships, and sexual purity. Whatever their concern, kids need to know … You Are Wonderfully Made!  (Faith At Home Item)

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Zambesi Island - Milligan, E.
Two boys camp on a island in the great Zambesi River