Christian Novels for Young Readers
All Eyes on Lena by Alena Pitts & Wynter Pitts
The Lena in the Spotlight series was penned by young Alena Pitts and her mother, the late Wynter Pitts, and reflects Alena’s own life experiences of reaching for the stars while pursuing her faith. This collection includes the first three books in the series—a perfect gift for the Faithgirlz in your life!
In Hello Stars, Lena Daniels knows there’s nothing else she’d rather do than be in the movies. But now that she's gotten her wish, Lena finds that being in the spotlight is harder than it sounds. With her face plastered everywhere, Lena wonders if this is a dream come true or a horrible nightmare. With her little sisters, Ansley, Ashton, and Amber, constantly at her side, Lena must face the challenges of everyday life while chasing her dreams of being an actress. As Lena facesthese challenges, can she learn the value of perseverance, keep her hopes high, and trusther faith and family to get her through?
In Shining Night, Lena’s overnight fame continues to pull her into the spotlight, but now she’s faced with her biggest challenge yet. Lena learns that a new friend she met at a recent visit to the children’s hospital needs help. The hospital is closing and the little girl’s parents can’t afford the ongoing care she needs. Rallying the support of her school, friends, and family, Lena pulls together a huge concert to raise funds. She discovers that helping others comes at a cost, but what matters most in life cannot be bought. Will Lena relyon God and his plansfor her?
In Day Dreams and Movie Screens, Lena Daniels’ summer of Hollywood starlets and movie filming alongside her favorite singer, Mallory Winston, is over. School will soon be back in full swing, but just as she begins to wonder if her summer was all just a dream, Lena’s world is turned upside down. The movie premieres, the previews seem to be on every television and radio station, and everyone knows her name. Lena is just figuring out how to manage her new fame at home when she finds out she’s hitting the road on a two-week bus tour to further promote the film. As Lena experiences adventures and challenges she never expected, will she follow the path God has for her life?
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls by Mike Thomas
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls is an adventure-packed chapter book series for readers ages six to nine. The series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. There they find a world filled with wonder, adventure, and danger. They must search for clues to solve the secret of the scrolls . . . or they will be stuck in time forever. The books include a rich cast of supporting characters, including Great-Uncle Solomon, the eccentric archaeologist who discovered the scrolls; the angel Michael, who guides the children on their quests; and key figures from the Bible stories.
This boxed paperback collection features all nine titles in the complete series. Titles include:
The Beginning—the story of Creation
Race to the Ark—the story of Noah and the flood
The Great Escape—the story of the plagues and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt
Journey to Jericho—the story of Joshua and walls of Jericho
The Shepherd's Stone—the story of David and Goliath
The Lion's Roar—the story of Daniel and the Lions
The King Is Born—the story of the Nativity
Miracles by the Sea—the story of Jesus' teaching and healing in Jerusalem
The Final Scroll—the story of the crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer & Gina Detwiler
From New York Times best-selling author Priscilla Shirer, this epic series follows a group of young friends as they discover the unseen world of Ahoratos. There they must fight together as Prince Warriors, using their armor to battle unimaginable dangers and learning to face a very real enemy.
This new paperback boxed set contains all four books in the series: (1)The Prince Warriors, (2)The Prince Warriors and the Unseen Invasion, (3)The Prince Warriors and the Swords of Rhema, and (4)The Winter War. Readers will also be thrilled to discover a fold-out poster featuring a map of Ahoratos, the unseen realm. It's the perfect gift for old and new fans alike.
AIO Imagination Station Books by Multiple Authors
While visiting Mr. Whittaker at Whit’s Soda Shoppe, Beth and Patrick find a mysterious letter in the Imagination Station requesting a Viking sunstone. The letter is old and says that someone named Albert will be imprisoned if the sunstone isn’t found. Mr. Whittaker sends cousins Patrick and Beth to Greenland circa 1000. On their quest for the sunstone, the cousins meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson—and find the sunstone as they join Leif on his first voyage to North America. But the adventure is just beginning, for when they return to Mr. Whittaker’s workshop with the sunstone, there is another note waiting for them, requesting a silver goblet.
Join Patrick and Beth as they continue their travel to various lands and time in the Imagination Station book series.
*These book recommendations are designed only to be fun, informative and introductory to engage students in independent reading. Imagodei Academy has varying levels of familiarity with each novel so their presence here does not equal our endorsement of or full alignment with theological doctrine or political perspective.