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10 Steps to Girlfriend Status
Cynthia T Toney
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BIRD FACE SERIES
BOOK 2
Looking through an old photo album with her elderly neighbor, Wendy Robichaud opens a door to triple trouble: a Cajun family secret, two very different boys, and a fight to keep her surrogate grandmother’s love
Themes: friendship between a deaf and a hearing teen, first romance/dating, adjusting to a blended family, coping with a loved one’s illness (Alzheimer’s), interracial ancestry
Discussion questions and resources are located at the back of the book, and visit the author’s website.
6 Dates to Disaster
Cynthia T Toney
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BIRD FACE SERIES
BOOK 3
When Wendy's stepfather loses his job, the family’s plan to visit Alaska on vacation is ruined, and Wendy may never see Mrs. V and Sam again. When help arrives in the form of tutoring a classmate, Wendy’s money problems appear to be solved—until the arrangement takes a turn that gets Wendy into trouble like never before. And in the final months of ninth grade, she might lose everything she counted on for the future.
Themes: academic honesty, communication with parents, earning money wisely, complications of romance/dating, risking one’s future
Discussion questions and resources are located at the back of the book, and visit the author’s website.
3 Things to Forget
Cynthia T Toney
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BIRD FACE SERIES
BOOK 4
In Alaska, Wendy thinks she's left her problems behind but strange surroundings bring strangers into her life, along with secrets that threaten her friendship with Sam. If a girl forgets the bad stuff, how can she judge what’s good?
Themes: 3 Things to Forget encourages adoption, trusting the trustworthy, being kind to unkind people, wild animal conservation and being kind to animals, guiding a friend you believe is making a mistake/bad decision, accepting/Adapting to changes or conditions in friendships and love relationships, forgiveness, interacting with others different from you, faith in God, gratitude.
No discussion guide at this time.
Secrets: Visible & Invisible
Carolyn Astfalk, T M Gaouette, Theresa Linden, Susan Peek, Cynthia T Toney, Corinna Turner, Leslea Wahl
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CTB ANTHOLOGY
BOOK 1
CatholicTeenBooks.com first short story anthology. Seven stories. One theme. A variety of genres, including dystopian, historical, mystery, saint story, and contemporary.
Themes: faith, family, conversion, charity, self-sacrifice, romance, vocations, discernment of how to use God’s gifts.
Discussion guide available.
Gifts: Visible & Invisible
Susan Peek, Katy Huth Jones, Carolyn Astfalk, Theresa Linden, Leslea Wahl, Cynthia T Toney, T M Gaouette, Corinna Turner
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CTB ANTHOLOGY
BOOK 2
Catholic Teen Books Christmas-themed short story anthology with 8 short stories in a variety of genres written by 8 CTB authors!
Themes: Christmas, faith, family, conversion, charity, self-sacrifice, romance, vocations, discernment of how to use God’s gifts.
No discussion guide at this time.
Treasures: Visible & Invisible
Theresa Linden, Susan Peek, Antony B Kolenc, Amanda Lauer, Carolyn Astfalk, Leslea Wahl, T M Gaouette, Corinna Turner
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CTB ANTHOLOGY
BOOK 3
Catholic Teen Books third anthology with 8 short stories in a variety genres all with a St. Patrick theme!
Themes: St. Patrick, faith, conversion, saints, family, sacrifice, and more.
No discussion guide at this time.
Ashes: Visible & Invisible
Leslea Wahl, Cynthia Toney, Marie Keiser, Carolyn Astfalk, Amanda Lauer, Ellen Gable, Corinna Turner, Antony Kolenc, T.M. Gaouette, Theresa Linden
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CTB ANTHOLOGY
BOOK 4
A Lent-themed anthology with 10 short stories.
Themes: repentance, forgiveness, resisting temptation, courage, perseverance, sacrificial love, and responsibility.
Discussion guide coming soon.
Shadows: Visible & Invisible
Leslea Wahl, Carolyn Astfalk, Corinna Turner, Antony Kolenc, Theresa Linden, Marie Keiser, TM Gaouette
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CTB ANTHOLOGY
BOOK 5
Catholic Teen Books fifth anthology with 7 short stories in a variety genres all with a Hallowtide theme!
Themes: saints, souls in purgatory, prayer, Hallowtide traditions
No discussion guide at this time.
Charting the Course
Leslea Wahl
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FINDING FAITH
BOOK 1
Stuck on a ship with her estranged father for this high school reunion – not a merry way to spend the holidays. When Liz’s reckless behavior affects someone else, she realizes that she focusing on faith is the course correction her life needs.
Themes: Forgiveness, Second chances, Importance of Family, Discovering the Catholic faith
Discussion questions can be found at the back of the book.
Boy Who Knew (Carlo Acutis)
Corinna Turner
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FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES
BOOK 1
Fictional teens learn about different saints as they go through their own life struggles, and we see the inspiration and influence of the book's saint in their lives. In 'The Boy Who Knew (Carlo Acutis)' a fifteen-year-old boy with leukemia gets to know Blessed Carlo Acutis, re-evaluates his priorities in life and gains the strength to face his illness.
Themes: Faith, friendship with the saints, fear, mortality, death, beatification
Includes Discussion Questions, Prayers, and Bibliography.
Child, Unwanted (Margaret of Castello)
Corinna Turner
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FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES
BOOK 3
Fictional teens learn about different saints as they go through their own life struggles, and we see the inspiration and influence of the book's saint in their lives. In 'Child, Unwanted (Margaret of Castello)' a thirteen-year-old abortion survivor struggles to believe his foster family love him after an accident. Saint Margaret of Castello helps him to see his life differently.
Themes: Friendship with the saints, Pro-Life Issues (abortion and euthanasia), life-changing injury, fostering/adoption
Includes Discussion Questions, Prayers, and Bibliography.
Crusader King: A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
Susan Peek
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LIVES OF LITTLE-KNOWN SAINTS SERIES
BOOK 1
An action-packed historical novel about the little-known life of Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, the leper Crusader king who –despite ascending the throne at only thirteen years old, and his incredibly debilitating disease – performed great and heroic deeds in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Themes: courage, loyalty, friendship, unflinching love for God and duty, disabilities, courage, the Crusades
No discussion guide at this time.
Soldier Surrenders: The Conversion of Saint Camillus de Lellis
Susan Peek
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LIVES OF LITTLE-KNOWN SAINTS SERIES
BOOK 2
Soldiering, gambling, brawling, drinking. As a young man, St. Camillus excelled at them all. Add to that his fiery temper and innate knack for getting into trouble, and Camillus de Lellis seems the last person who could ever achieve holiness! But God had plans for the stubborn young soldier, whether Camillus liked it or not…
Themes: conversion to God, overcoming faults and vices, friendship
No discussion guide at this time.
Saint Magnus, The Last Viking
Susan Peek
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LIVES OF LITTLE-KNOWN SAINTS SERIES
BOOK 3
Come back in time 900 years, to the fierce and desolate Northern lands, where Norsemen ruled with ax and sword. A dying king, a shocking death-wish, his heirs divided with an oath of blood . . . A fast-paced historical novel about Saint Magnus Erlendson, a young Viking prince involved in a feud with his cousin Hakon. Based on true historical events.
Themes: forgiveness, courage, accepting God's will, sacrificial love, family ties, family feuds, putting duties of state above personal inclination
No discussion guide at this time.
Saint Cloud of Gaul, The Prince Who Traded Kingdoms
Susan Peek
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LIVES OF LITTLE-KNOWN SAINTS SERIES
BOOK 5
Hurled into a life of danger, where his royal identity must remain hidden at all costs, Cloud eventually stumbles upon the only Kingdom worth fighting for.
Themes: courage, vocation, perseverance in God's will, leadership, humility, saint
No discussion guide at this time.
Most Expensive Alley Cat in London
Corinna Turner
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PREQUEL TO ELFLING
BOOK 1
Young Serapia Ravena is living rough on the streets of old London, along with her dragon-like pet, Raven. Starving after a near-fatal illness, Serapia is delighted to find the meal she so desperately needs to survive. But nothing about this skinny alley cat is as she expects. It may provide a very different means of deliverance—or doom.
Themes: Redemption, salvation, second chances, repentance, family loyalty, duty, fortitude, courage.
No discussion guide at this time.
Where You Lead
Leslea Wahl
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STANDALONE
BOOK 1
Sixteen-year-old Eve Donahue’s lonely existence changes in an instant when visions of a mysterious stranger haunt her. Certain God is calling her for a mission, she bravely says yes and begins her quest to meet this young man.
Themes: faith, courage, God's will, God's plan, recognizing and having the courage to answer God's call in big and small ways.
Discussion questions and study guide are available in the back of the book and on the author website.
Treachery and Truth
Katy Huth Jones
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STANDALONE
BOOK 1
A novelization of the brief life of Saint Wenceslas (the “Good King” of the Christmas carol) through the POV of his faithful young servant, Poidevin. While both boys and girls will enjoy this fast-paced historical novel, boys especially will find several strong role models. Even as a young teen, Wenceslas (portrayed here by his Czech name, Vaclav) showed great faith, courage, humility, and compassion.
Themes: the meaning of suffering, fidelity to Christ, loving our enemies
Discussion questions located in the back of the book.
Elfling
Corinna Turner
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STANDALONE
BOOK 2
She must find her father or die. Alone on the streets of London, young Serapia Ravena seeks her father, her only hope of survival. But he hides a dark secret, one that threatens his very life and his very soul.
Themes: Redemption, salvation, second chances, repentance, family loyalty, duty, fortitude, courage.
No discussion guide at this time.
Perfect Blindside
Leslea Wahl
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THE BLINDSIDE SERIES
BOOK 1
An Olympic snowboarding superstar with an ego and a high school journalist with a chip on her shoulder must team up to solve the mysterious happenings in their small Colorado town.
Themes: discovering God's will, using your talents to help others
Discussion questions and study guide available on author website. Free 2-chapter download.
Roland West, Loner
Theresa Linden
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WEST BROTHERS SERIES
BOOK 1
A contemporary Christian story about a fourteen-year-old boy who finds himself friendless at a new school and the subject of cruel rumors.
Themes: loneliness, sibling bullying, family relationships, friendship, having a sibling/friend with disabilities, Communion of Saints, miracles, mercy, and forgiveness
Book club discussion questions are available on author website.
Fire Starters
Theresa Linden
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WEST BROTHERS SERIES
BOOK 6
While struggling to prepare friends for Confirmation, a group of teens suspect someone is behind the potential closing of their church.
Themes: Confirmation, listening to the Holy Spirit, the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, being a soldier of Christ, family relationships, friendship, grieving the death of a loved one, sacrificing for others, self evaluation, apologizing, and prayer.
Book club discussion questions are in the back of the book and available on author website.
Very Jurassic Christmas
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
PREQUEL
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture
No discussion guide at this time.
Liam and the Hunters of Lee'Vi
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
PREQUEL
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short story follows Liam as he seeks to save his parents and sisters after a car wreck.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Adventure, Rural vs. City life
No discussion guide at this time.
Please Don't Feed the Dinosaurs
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 1
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture
No discussion guide at this time.
Truly Raptor-ous Welcome
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 2
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture
No discussion guide at this time.
Panic!
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 3
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture
No discussion guide at this time.
Farmgirls Die in Cages
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 4
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture
No discussion guide at this time.
Wild Life
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 5
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture, Purity/Chastity
No discussion guide at this time.
Right Rex Rodeo
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 6
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture, Purity/Chastity
No discussion guide at this time.
FEAR
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 7
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture, Purity/Chastity
No discussion guide at this time.
Different Kind of Camouflage
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 8
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture, Purity/Chastity
No discussion guide at this time.
Different Kind of Freedom
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 9
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Grief, Power of the Sacraments, Crime/Thriller/Mystery, Agriculture, Purity/Chastity, Mental Health
No discussion guide at this time.
What's Done is Done
Corinna Turner
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unSPARKed SERIES
BOOK 10
Set in an alternative future where dinosaurs roam freely and humans live behind electric fences, the short fiction series follows Darryl and her younger brother Harry, the children of a dinosaur farmer, and Joshua, an eighteen-year-old hunter, as they face challenges from both wildlife, and other people.
Themes: Dinosaurs, Faith, Loyalty to friends and family, Adventure, Rural vs. City life
No discussion guide at this time
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