The, like, most comprehensive list of
Nancy Rue books,
like, EVER.
Nancy has written over 100 books in her career, and she's not done yet! Below you'll find the name of every book she's EVER written. True, some of them are no longer in print, but this is the 21st century--it's amazing what you can find on the Internet. With that in mind, you'll also find links on this page to booksellers, publishers, and other means of accessing all your Nancy faves.
The Lily Series
Here's Lily! Zonderkidz, 2000. ISBN: 0-310-23248-1
Meet Lily Robbins, a red-headed sixth grader, the best ________ you'll ever meet. Of course, that ________ can change every five minutes! Take today, for example--after getting a compliment about her looks from a woman in the modeling business, Lily decides SHE will be a model, the best model, and win the local "model search" fashion show. She ends up learning a lot about beauty--the kind on the inside as well as the outside.
Lily Robbins, M.D. (Medical Dabbler) Zonderkidz, 2000. ISBN: 0-310-23249-X
When she helps a family who is in a car accident, Lily knows she's found her true calling--she's meant to be a "great healer." Armed with medical tv shows, books from the library, and a health class at a local gym, Lily's out to make the world a healthier place, starting with her best friends. If only they'd cooperate...
Lily and the Creep. Zonderkidz, 2001. ISBN: 0-310-23252-X
In Lily's opinion, boys are SUCH a pain. They're noisy, sweaty, gross, and out to get Lily and all her friends. But when the girls decide to give the boys a taste of their own medicine, all Lily ends up with is an overdose--of her least favorite boy of all time! --and a bad case of friendlessness. To cure this kind of trouble, the only person Lily can look to is herself, and ask herself how God sees her.
Lily's Ultimate Party. Zonderkidz, 2001. ISBN: 0-310-23253-8
Lily decides she's going to celebrate the end of sixth grade with THE best party EVER. She'll stop at nothing to make it happen. In true Lily fashion, she just can't understand why everyone else isn't as into it as she is--she even has to raise the money for it by herself--until she realizes that's not the ONLY thing she doesn't understand!
Ask Lily. Zonderkidz, 2001. ISBN: 0-310-23254-6
Maybe in seventh grade, Lily's finally found her niche. It certainly seems like it, when her anonymous "Answer Girl" collumn starts getting rave reviews. Solving other people's problems sure seems easy as first, but it's not long before Lily's self-taught psychobabble gets someone she loves in serious trouble. Can Lily still be special even if she doesn't have the answer to everything?
Lily the Rebel. Zonderkidz, 2001. ISBN: 0-310-23255-4
Rules, rules, rules--Lily used to be all about them, until, one day, they all started to seem so LAME. When Lily starts to question what's really fair, she becomes her seventh grade class's next hot ticket, and her teachers' new black sheep. Lily feels great about her new reputation, until it starts getting in the way of her fight for something a lot more important than dress codes and seating charts.
Lights, Action, Lily! Zonderkidz, 2002. ISBN: 0-310-70249-6
It's no surprise to anyone when Lily gets a lead part in the school's entry for the Shakespeare Festival--but it's a big surprise to Lily when she finds out her co-star is her least favorite specimen of the male of the species! Boys turn out to be the least of Lily's problems, though, when some jealous classmates start making trouble for the production, and bring new meaning to the phrase"break a keg!"
Lily Rules! Zonderkidz, 2002. ISBN: 0-310-70250-X
Being a leader has always come naturally to Lily, so being class president will be a snap, right? When Lily tries to make some big changes around the school, she finds herself suddenly on good terms with the "In crowd"--a crowd that doesn't submit easily to crowd control. If Lily can't reign them in, no one will be singing her "Hail to the Chief" anytime soon!
Rough and Rugged Lily. Zonderkidz, 2002. ISBN: 0-310-70260-7
This is going to be the best Christmas ever, Lily has decided, especially if she gets everything she wants to become the world's greatest outdoor explorer. But when her parents have other ideas, Lily finds herself having the adventure of a lifetime, and a no-frills Christmas she'll never forget.
Lily Speaks! Zonderkidz, 2002. ISBN: 0-310-70262-3
The Girlz Only Club, with Lily at its helm, has had trouble before, but never like this! When a "friendly" speech competition at their school becomes serious business, it's not just their group that's being split up. When the need to win starts to get to her, Lily feels like she's falling apart. She's always been the best at everything, but is it possible that the winner doesn't take all?
Horse Crazy Lily. Zonderkidz, 2003. ISBN: 0-310-70263-1
Lily's got a new-to-her sister--and she packs a mean punch! Not what Lily was expecting, so it's a good thing she's got horse riding and a volunteer job at the stable to keep her occupied. But as aggressive as Lily's new sister is, she decides she's going to be all about horses, too. It takes one scary night to make Lily see there are worse things than tag-along sisters, and certain things she should never give up on.
Lily' Church Camp Adventure. Zonderkidz, 2003. 0-310-70264-X
This summer is going to be the best, Lily knows. All the Girlz are off to camp with her, and they're going to be in the same cabin and do everything together, just like always. As usual, though, life dishes out something very different from what Lily ordered! Separated from her friends, Lily throws herself into the first thing that catches her interest--sailing! But to truly get herself back on course, she'll have to serve someone besides herself.
Lily's in London?! Zonderkidz, 2003. 0-310-70554-1
Lily's whole family moves to England for a year while her Dad is a visiting fellow at Oxford University. Determined not to be miserable without her Girlz, Lily gets as English as she can, from accent to umbrella. She decides to make her year a pilgrimage, like medieval Christians. When she and her mismatched band of seekers sets off in the streets of London, Lily's real adventure is the journey she takes to her own heart.
Lily's Passport to Paris. Zonderkidz, 2003. 0-310-70555-X
Will Lily every find "her thing?" Perhaps she'll discover it on her trip to Paris--when she's done with her latest project, a Fench boy named Christophe she HAS to help, if his big sister will just get out of the way! What's her problem, anyway? It's a mystery Lily has to solve before she can get back to her own mystery--who is the REAL Lily Robbins?
Young Women of Faith Library
The Beauty Book. Zonderkidz, 2000. 0-310-70014-0
What's the main obstacle to beauty girls face today? Zits? Flat hair? How to put on make-up? No, it's how they see...themselves! Sure, this book is full of all kinds of tips on how to take care of your skin and hair, how to pick out clothes, do your nails, and all around look your best. But its most important secret is how to know you're beautiful, by knowing yourself as God's beautiful creation. Full of the quizzes, activities, and facts all girls love and need to know, this book won't make you beautiful--it will show you how beautiful you already are! (This is the companion book to Here's Lily!)
The Body Book. Zonderkidz, 2000. 0-310-700015-9
WHAT is going on with your body right now?!?!?! This is the book that will let you know, head to toe. From the looming terrors of puberty to the everyday maintenance of diet and exercise, this book answers questions, debunks myths, and has a lot of fun doing it! Ultimately, your bod' is God's bod'--Let this book teach you how to take care of it, appreciate it, love it! (This is the companion book to Lily Robbins, M.D.)
The Buddy Book. Zonderkidz, 2001. 0-310-70064-7
Can you even imagine a life without friends? Who would you whisper with, giggle with, talk for hours with, just be yourself with? You've got the friend thing figured out, right? Or do you? What about all those arguments, hurt feelings, or when things just change and your friends don't understand? What about all your OTHER relationships--parents, siblings, those absurd little creeps...I mean, BOYS at your school? What about your relationship with you? And with God? Your life is full of buddies, and with this book you'll be able to find them, take care of them...relate to them! (This is the companion book to Lily and the Creep.)
The Best Bash Book. Zonderkidz, 2001. 0-310-70065-5
Who doesn't want to be the talk of the school because she threw the BEST party EVER? Think that can never be you? Then you haven't checked out this book! From invites to thank-you-notes, this is the ultimate girl's guide to planning, hosting, and enjoying the party you've always dreamed of. Complete with a party planning sheet and ideas for food, games that AREN'T lame, themes, decorations, and even how to include boys, this is the only party book that will show you how to make your ultimate bash a God thing! (This is the companion book to Lily's Ultimate Party.)
The Blurry Rules Book. Zonderkidz, 2001. 0-310-70152-X
If you've lived past the age of two, then you know how hard it is sometimes to follow even the simplest rules. From the Bible to your parents to the classroom, EVERYONE always seems to be telling you what to do, and sometimes what they're telling you doesn't even seem to make sense. Of COURSE you "shalt not kill!" And what the heck is "covet?" If you want to figure out what the rules MEAN, and the easiest, most Godly ways to follow them, you need THIS BOOK! From the obvious no-no's--who worships idols, anyway?--to the sneaky, secret slip-up's--you just can't help but HATE that stuck-up girl in your class--use the quizzes, journals, and ideas in here to clear it all up! (This is the companion book to Ask Lily.)
The It's My Life Book. Zonderkidz, 2001. 0-310-70153-8
Remember when you told you mom EVERYTHING and wanted to be around her all the time? When she was the coolest person you knew? That seems like a long time ago now, huh? These days, you want to be YOU, with YOUR space, YOUR style, YOUR friends, YOUR ideas. And not everybody understands that. What's the deal--it's YOUR life, right? Hold on--before you stage a protest, flip through this book. You being you is a God thing, but how you go about it is a God thing, too! Let the ideas and activities in these pages show you the most Godly way to get a life--and share it with others, too. (This is the companion book to Lily the Rebel.)
The Uniquely Me Book. Zonderkidz, 2002. 0-310-70248-8
What are you good at? What do all your friends know you for, and count on you for? What's the reason you are, well, the way you are? If you have trouble figuring out what it is that makes you special, and what your unique gifts are, then read this book! With the quizzes, journal pages, activities and checklists in these fun-filled pages, you'll be guided to the gifts that God has given you AND start to figure out how to use them. In a word, this book is...Unique! (This is the companion book to Lily Rules!)
The Creativity Book. Zonderkidz, 2002. 0-310-70247-X
Maybe you KNOW you're creative--you have so many ideas, you can't keep track! Or maybe, when someone says to you, "be creative," you start to sweat, shake, and generally panic. No matter where you think you fall on the creativity scale, this book is for you! Let these pages show you how to get ideas, focus your ideas, work with other creative people, and how all the fun, creative things you do are a God thing! (This is the companion book to Lights, Action, Lily!)
The Year-Round Holiday Book. Zonderkidz, 2002. 0-310-70256-9
There are two holidays that have to do with God, right? Christmas and Easter, trees and presents, bunnies and baskets...wait, what does that have to do with God again? You might be surprised to know that there are a lot of holidays that celebrate our relationship with God, all year round, and this book can show you how to make holidays HOLY days...without driving all your friends and family nuts! Celebrate all year long, God-style! (This is the companion book to Rough and Rugged Lily.)
The Values and Virtues Book. Zonderkidz, 2002. 0-310-70257-3
If you're going to be a young woman of faith, you've got to have integrity. But what is integrity? How do you get it? What do you DO with it? Relax--this book's got all the answers! From what integrity means to what integrity means to YOU, you'll learn how to apply what you believe in all the areas of your life--school, sports, clubs, friends, home--in a way that's uniquely YOU. (This is the companion book to Lily Speaks.)
The Fun-Finder Book. Zonderkidz, 2003. 0-310-70258-5
What do you do in your spare time--talk on the phone? Watch TV? Twiddle your thumbs? What about...have FUN?!?!?!? If you thought hobbies were for nerds, you've got a lot to learn--and this book's here to teach ya! From collecting to hiking to writing to dress designing, let all the great activities and ideas in this book help you discover what you think is fun, and then go do it! Best of all, you'll discover how spending time doing something you love is also spending time with God--and that's a God-thing! (This is the companion book to Horse Crazy Lily.)
The Walk-the-Walk Book. Zonderkidz, 2003. 0-310-70259-3
Have you ever heard of "spiritual discipline?" Discipline! Not for you, right? Well, if you're going to "walk your walk" as a Christian, discipline has GOT to be for you. Let this book show you how to form habits like prayer, studying the Bible, serving others, confession, and more. As you expand the disciplines you practice, you'll find you deepen your relationship with God and simplify your life. So check it out, and see why this book was made for walkin'! (This is the companion book to Lily's Church Camp Adventure.)
The Sophie Series
Sophie's World. Zonderkidz, 2004. 0-310-70756-0
Sophie has two worlds--the "real world" of new school new town, no friends and no one who understands her (not ever her own family!), and HER world, where she can be who, where, what and when ever she wants. But when her worlds start to collide, will Sophie have to give up her dreams and become who and what everyone ELSE wants?
Sophie's Secret. Zonderkidz, 2004. 0-310-70757-9
Now that Sophie has her camera, her Cornflakes (best friends), and her own special way of spending time with God, she's set, right? But when a new project of searching into the past unearths questions about Sophie and her past, everything starts to fall apart again. Can the one person in the world Sophie thinks she can't count on help her believe in herself?
Sophie and the Scoundrels. Zonderkidz, 2005. 0-310-70758-7
It seems like Sophie and the Cornflakes have big problems when the class troublemakers (or Fruitloops) start targeting them with their pranks. But even when real diaster seems to strike, can it be any worse than the trouble starting between the friends themselves? If Sophie can't find enough to give from within herself, she may lose the Cornflakes forever.
Sophie's Irish Showdown. Zonderkidz, 2005. 0-310-70759-5
Sophie wants to be the best in the drama showcase and show the exciting new girl from Ireland what being a Cornflake is all about. But have some of the flakes forgotten what being a cornflake is all about? What will it take for Sophie to learn, and teach others, about acceptance?
Sophie's First Dance? Zonderkidz, 2005. 0-310-70760-9
As sixth grade draws to a close, the school plans an end-of-the-year dance. Feeling very grown-up, the Cornflakes start talking about their dresses and their hairstyles, and of course they'll all go together...unless the class boys start asking them to go with THEM. When one of the girls is left out, there's more than just hurt feelings at stake. Fixing this is going to take a lot more than Sophie's usual cleverness--it's going to have to start with God.
Sophie's Stormy Summer. Zonderkidz, 2005. 0-310-70761-7
After everything they've been through together, the Corn Flakes can handle anything--or can they? When one of the girls becomes very, very sick, Sophie feels like it's too hard, maybe even for God, but DEFINITELY for her. Is there anything that she can give to make this better? When the answer to that question comes, Sophie will have to be braver than even she can imagine.
Sophie Breaks the Code. Zonderkidz, 2005. 0-310-71022-7
Sticking to the Corn Flakes Code only gets harder in Middle School, but Sophie's always been the "good" one, the one who keeps all the other Flakes from going astray. She has to work even harder to protect her Flakes now, and she rises to the occassion--all by herself. But who will help Sophie when she's in trouble? When the Flakes have abandoned her, can she remember to turn to God?
Sophie Tracks a Thief. Zonderkidz, 2005. 0-310-71023-5
Things have really been going great for Sophie since she started film club AND is included as a student member of the school's Honor Code board. And then the Corn Flakes meet Phoebe. She's different...and not the way the Corn Flakes are different. The girls try to find the most God-like way to handle Phoebe's issues...but what if she's a thief? When some of the film club's equipment goes missing, most people just assume it's Phoebe. If Sophie can prove Phoebe's innocent, will anyone even listen?
Sophie Flakes Out. Zonderkidz, 2006. 0-310-71024-3
Sophie's pretty grown up now, ya' know? She's conquered the seventh grade with her Corn Flakes Code and it's time to start changing some of the old parent-kids rules. Why can't her parents see it? They're even trying to control what she does in film club now! Willoughby's dad let's her do whatever she wants--not that Sophie and her friends know what that even is anymore. When Sophie finds out--and figures out that Willoughby's dad cares WAY a lot, like, in a scary way--what rules should she follow that will help her fix this?
Sophie Loves Jimmy. Zonderkidz, 2006. 0-310-71025-1
Almost before she's left the State Conference on Cyber Bullying, Sophie is already imagining herself as Cynthia Cyber, Internet Investigator, saving unfortunate victims of internet bullying from horrible fates. Imagine her surprise when she logs on to find out that she's the star of a website that "proves" she has a boyfriend! But online isn't real life, so that stuff should be easy enough to ignore, shouldn't it? Not so easy, it turns out, not even for Sophie's best friends. Who IS going to stand up for Sophie in the real world?
Sophie Loses the Lead. Zonderkidz, 2006. 0-310-71026-X
Sophie never would have believed it when she first moved to Virginia, but she knows exactly who she is--a leader. Her friends all look to her, her schoolmates look to her, and when the film club makes movies, she's ALWAYS the lead. But when the Corn Flakes and the Lucky Charms collaborate on their latest project for Art Appreciation Class, Sophie finds herself waiting in the wings! If Sophie can't be in the lead, then who is she? When the art teacher asks her to be an acting coach for Sophie's spotlight-stealer, can Sophie be the greatest leader she's ever been--by being a servant?
Sophie's Encore. Zonderkidz, 2006. 0-310-71027-8
When Sophie's baby sister is born, all the fun and excited she expected evaporate the minute she finds out something is wrong--something not she or anyone else can fix. Terrified that her sister will grow up really, REALLY different in a world where she sees different get picked on every day, Sophie and the Flakes pour their energy into fixing someone else who's different. If they can make her "normal" then maybe all the doubts and fears Sophie has will go away. If they can't, will even God have the answers Sophie's searching for?
Faithgirlz Nonfiction
Beauty Lab
Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself, But I Don't Know Who I Am!
Body Talk
Friends, Cliques, and Really Mean Chicks
Faithgirlz Bible (NIV)
The Christian Heritage Series
A Quick Note About CHS:
This series, while beloved by homeschoolers, school teachers, young history buffs, and just parents and kids who love to read, went out of print in 2004. This hasn't stopped people from discovering and enjoying it, however, and we get requests almost daily for help finding these books--or pleas that they should be re-published! We agree, and have been following several leads to make that happen. Until then, we suggest you try used booksellers and garage sales.
SALEM YEARS (1690-1692)
The Rescue. 1-56179-346-9
Meet Josiah Hutchinson, his sister Hope, and their family and friends. Their world, the American colony of Massachusetts in the 17th century, is full of uncertainty and danger, and trust in God is central to their very existence. Josiah’s faith and trust grows as he begins to meet people who are very different from him—but will he have the courage to ask his family to trust him when his sister’s life depends on it?
The Stowaway. 1-56179-347-7
Excited to be in the bustling port of Salem Town, where he is to be educated, Josiah finds himself in over his head after sneaking aboard a ship to look around. Matters get worse when his sister, Hope, is accused of a crime she didn’t commit. It’s up to Josiah to find the truth—and to tell it.
The Guardian. 1-56179-348-5
Life in Salem Village becomes more dangerous as Josiah and his friends set out to stop some of their neighbors from cruelly killing a pack of wolves—and Josiah’s little cousin Rebecca tags along and tries to help. Josiah and Hope will learn that some who seem like friends can’t be trusted, but some they thought they could never love move the closest to their hearts.
The Accused. 1-56179-398-1
While out trying to help his neighbors, Josiah is accused of being a thief, and his sister Hope’s plan to help him only makes matters worse. As the feuding between the Village families escalates, and Josiah finds himself on trial, he and his friends will have to make a choice how they will make their stand.
The Samaritan. 1-56179-442-2
Josiah’s world seems to be falling apart. A family friend lies dying, something terrible has happened to Hope that she won’t talk about, and a widow and her baby are in trouble. When Josiah reaches out to help, it seems no one wants or needs him. But though things get more dangerous than they ever have before, Josiah begins to see that the right way is the only way.
The Secret. 1-56179-443-0
With everything they’ve been through in the past year, Josiah thought he could trust his sister Hope—until he sees her with one of their worst enemies. Though she tries to persuade him otherwise, Josiah does all he can to keep her from danger, and finds himself in the greatest danger of his life. The Hutchinson family faces its biggest challenges and changes in this final book of The Salem Years.
THE WILLIAMSBURG YEARS (1780-1781)
The Rebel. 1-56179-478-3
Though the world of Virginia in the 1780’s is changing around him, Thomas is comfortable how he is—until his father decides it’s time he starts growing up. When his family moves to town, Thomas must learn a new way of life, learn to accept others’ differences, and learn how to make his own choices.
The Thief. 1-56179-479-1
No matter how he came about having them—and there were certainly some bumps and bruises involved—Thomas now has two good friends, Caroline and Malcolm, to share his new life with. But when the trio is faced with the possibility that someone they trust is a horse thief, the black-and-white rules of life seem to turn to grey.
The Burden. 1-56179-517-8
Everyone thinks Thomas has grown up a lot since he moved to Williamsburg—so much so, that they start trusting him with secrets he isn’t sure he can, or should, keep. As the atmosphere of fear around the town grows, strangers start showing up, and others Thomas and his friends thought they knew start to turn to strangers themselves, the choice between keeping secrets and sharing burdens becomes harder and harder for everyone.
The Prisoner. 1-56179-518-6
The war moves closer to Williamsburg and wedges itself deeper between Thomas and his friends. To make matters worse, now that Thomas’s beloved tutor has disappeared to fight, he must attend grammar school with three of the worst bullies he’s ever encountered. His dignity and his friendships all look like they have to be saved—until he’s faced with saving his friends’ lives.
The Invasion. 1-56179-541-0
When Thomas and his friends visit his family’s plantation, Thomas is overjoyed to show them the place he loves best in the world…but the war is there to meet them. As Thomas struggles to battle cruelty and deceit without letting them change his own heart, the Hutchinson family and friends face some of their most dangerous adventures yet.
The Battle. 1-56179-542-9
As the last of the British Army is driven towards Yorktown and its final defeat, life in Williamsburg is turning upside down. Thomas tries to protect his friends, and himself, from the changes ahead. But when new beginnings come with painful losses, it can only be God’s path that Thomas follows into the future.
THE CHARLESTON YEARS (1860-1861)
The Misfit. 1-56179-560-7
In 1860, Austin Hutchinson’s hopes are high—he’s finally going to have the friends and adventures he’s only read about in books, now that he, his mother and his bratty brother are going to stay on his uncle’s Charleston plantation, complete with three cousins. But when he encounters a world he’s never known before, full of slavery and secrets, the only way he’ll manage to fit in is to be himself.
The Ally. 1-56179-561-5
Though Austin has finally found his place with his cousins, especially Charlotte, and the slave boy Henry James, he’ll never feel at home amongst slave owners and slave laws. When he tries to make things the way he thinks they should be, Austin is more alone than he’s ever been—and it’s only through forgiveness that things can be fixed.
The Threat. 1-56179-566-6
Austin and his family are headed for their summer home, high in the mountains of North Carolina, but an “accident” in their stagecoach is only the first of their troubles. As former friends become bitter enemies, Austin has to learn what’s truly valuable—and have the courage to protect it.
The Trap. 1-56179-567-4
Fall has Austin anticipating the harvest festivities, but fun and games are in short supply as tension on the plantation mounts in the family. Austin is not the only one who feels trapped by lies and secrets, and not the only one who tries to escape—but the only way out will be through his own heart.
The Hostage. 1-56179-638-7
The South is poised to secede from the nation, and as an
abolitionist, Austin isn’t safe from the anger of slave owners, even if he is a child. With the family in Charleston for the holidays, Austin is right in the thick of an angry rising storm—and he must do what he can before the black cloud opens over everyone he loves, even if it puts him in the worst danger of his life.
The Escape. 1-56179-639-5
The war that rips a nation apart begins, and Austin’s family must
get out of Charleston before it’s too late. But the delay of battle may be just the time Austin needs to realize freedom for the people he’s come to love—even though it means goodbyes that will last forever.
The Trick. 1-56179-734-0
Twins Rudy and Hildy Helen Hutchinson have always been best friends and best at getting into trouble in their tiny Indiana town, but now that their father has moved them to Chicago, and they are in the hands of Aunt Gussie, trouble takes on an entirely new guise! With the turmoil of 1920’s Chicago around them, the twins and new found friends will have to find a way to settle in to a new life.
The Chase. 1-56179-735-9
Since moving to Chicago, Rudy and Hildy Helen have found new friends, new family, and a whole new kind of trouble! From their almost disastrous first day of school to the mysterious disappearance of Lil’ Al, the twins learn how terrifying—but important—standing up for yourself and others can be.
The Capture. 1-56179-810-X
As Christmas approaches, the twins and Lil’ Al are looking forward to a celebration like they’ve never known, now that they’re living with rich Aunt Gussie. Besides, Rudy’s life has seemed to get better and better since he’s found out so much about being a Christian. But does being a Christian mean being better than everyone else? An unexpected chance to work on his dad’s case gives him a surprising answer.
The Stunt. 1-56179-833-9
Over Spring Break a trip to the old Hutchinson plantation is meant to teach the twins and Lil’ Al what family has always meant to the Hutchinsons, but an adventure gone sour makes Rudy feel like he’ll never be family again. Back in Chicago, people who don’t share the Hutchinson’s values make bigger problems for the family than ever before. Rudy will have to prove, especially to himself, who he is in his heart.
The Caper. 1-56179-837-1
Stuck in Cape Cod for the summer, Rudy, Hildy Helen and Lil’ Al are expected to stay out of trouble—which, as usual, is too much to ask! With Dad gone and Aunt Gussie still recuperating, Rudy’s supposed to be the responsible one. When things get out of control, getting them to make sense again will depend on his most important responsibility—to the person God made him to be.
The Pursuit. 1-56179-856-8
Just on the eve of starting Junior High, a family tragedy changes all the Hutchinson’s daily lives for the worse. Everything Rudy does to try to make himself feel better causes a bigger problem. When the world begins to press in like never before, suddenly Rudy knows nothing ever will be the same—except for the love of his God-given family.
THE SANTA FE YEARS (1944-1945)
The Discovery. 1-56179-862-2
Will Hutchinson always thought he knew who he was, even though the Second World War has sent his dad to the Philippines and changed his life completely. But when an unexpected discovery throws everything he thought he knew into confusion, Will now has to decide who he wants to be all over again.
The Mirage. 1-56179-863-0
The summer looks like it’s going to be okay, with a new foster-sister to explore their new house with—and as Will and Fawn discover, it is a house full of secrets. Then lies and hate start creeping up around them, and Will thinks it will take a miracle to untangle it all. His biggest discover of the summer will be the miracle depends on him.
The Stand. 1-56179-893-2
The War is going well for the Americans abroad, but at home Will is conflicted. He’s angry at the Japanese too, but he knows imprisoning them in camps can’t be right. When a couple of strange kids start showing up in his backyard, Will knows the time has come to find out what a real American is—and to be a real American.
The Mission. 1-56179-894-0
By the time Christmas rolls around, Will knows, his life will be back to normal, with the War over and Dad home safe. But when things don’t turn out as planned, Will can’t decide what he knows and what he doesn’t, and it doesn’t seem like a good idea to trust a God that disappoints you—until, he finds out, sometimes God knows more about what we want than we do.
The Struggle. 1-56179-895-9
The war marches on, but some people, Will finds, are tired of supporting what seems like an impossible effort. Their negativity is enough to make Will want to do some fighting of his own! Trying to distract himself with other projects only works for so long, and unless he can win the battle against his own anger, a much more important fight could be lost.
The Choice. 1-56179-896-7
Victory is in the air, and families all around Will are being reunited—but there’s still no word about his dad. With no choice but to wait, Will turns his attention to investigating the frightening occurrences in Santa Fe. He knows he’s doing the right thing—until his quest for the truth results in terrible consequences. It’s just when Will thinks he has no choices at all that God gives him the chance to make his most important decision.
Nancy's Books for Teens
Row This Boat Ashore. Crossway Books, 1986. ISBN: 978-0891073932
Stop in the Name of Love. Rosen Publishing, 1988. ISBN: 978-0823907946
The Janice Project. Lion Publishing PLC, 1989. ISBN:978-0745918174
Home By Another Way. Good News Publishing, 1991. ISBN: 978-0891076339
The Nama Beach High Series
New Girl in Town. Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004. ISBN: 978-0310243991
False Friends and True Strangers. Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004.
ISBN:978-0310251804
Fault Lines. Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004. ISBN: 978-0310251828
Totally Unfair. Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004. ISBN: 978-0310251835
The Raise the Flag Series
Don't Count on Homecoming Queen. Waterbrook Press, 1998. ISBN:978-1578560325
"B" is for Bad at Getting Into Harvard. Waterbrook Press, 1998. ISBN:978-1578560332
I Only Binge on Holy Hungers. Waterbrook Press, 1998. ISBN:978-1578560349
Do I Have to Paint You a Picture? Waterbrook Press, 1998. ISBN:978-1578560356
Friends Don't Let Friends Date Jason. Waterbrook Press, 1999. ISBN: 978-1578560875
When is Perfect Perfect Enough? Waterbrook Press, 1999. ISBN:978-1578560882
Nancy's Books for Grown-ups
Pascal's Wager. Multnoma, 2001. ISBN: 978-1576738269
Antonia's Choice. Multnoma, 2003. ISBN: 978-1590520765
Tristan's Gap. Waterbrook Press, 2006. ISBN: 978-1400070343
Healing Stones. Thomas Nelson, 2008. ISBN: 978-0849918902
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