Croutons for Breakfast

by Kathy Wierenga, Kathy Wierenga

The Brio Girls series is written to churched teen girls ages 12-16 who read fiction. The series deals with hard and ordinary issues―just like all teens face―but does so with honesty and integrity. The catchphrase for this series is “Where real faith meets real life.” With 124,000 subscribers to Brio magazine, Brio Girls is one of the most visible and successful Christian fiction series in the industry.

Genres: Christian, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 2005

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book, about teenagers on a mission trip. The themes are about pride and God's will rather than our will and making God our father when our earthly father is absent. The father part was really great for me to read at this time in my life.

The book made me want to go on a mission trip when I'm not in charge and I can just work and not worry about logistics!

[Danielle Winkler]

book #7

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

F BRI bk. 7

[Gillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

It really opens your eyes--a must read!

[Sierra Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is what ignited a flame for missions inside my heart. A great book.

[Rachel Moats · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these as a churched middle schooler who loved God and had mildly strict parents. These were some of the first young adult books I was allowed to read and I thoroughly enjoyed them. These books, as opposed to other Christian fiction novels, did not make everything seem okay and lovely in the end. Things were hard and they dealt with real life issues in real life ways, but included faith in them which was pretty cool.

[Kier Scrivener · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even years later I can still remember all the things I was thinking about during this book.

[Julie Havener · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book for teen girls dealing with absent dads, missions and disappointments as well as others.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really great entry in the series. I liked splitting time between two protagonists - neither one overpowered the story, and it was neat to see the same experience through different lenses. These stories feel realistic in what the girls go through, and leave you feeling hopeful even if the situations are not resolved. Jacie still doesn't have a real relationship with her father, Hannah is still a spiritual perfectionist - but Jacie finds a father in God and Hannah learns to step back and allow God to use her in ways she may not have chosen.
Am I learning applicable life lessons as an adult from these YA books that were printed over 15 years ago? Why, yes, I am. And enjoying ever minute of the reading.

[Zizi · Rating 3 out of 5]

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