Christian Authors & Readers discussion

Wondering what is recommended for Christian preteens these days? Are they reading anything besides Harry Potter, the Warriors and folks like Tolkien?

I'm trying to suggest something to my 12-year-old son. Thanks.

Hi Cheryl, I feel I can recommend these books (series) with complete confidence to a 12 yr old. (they end up encouraging the child's faith in God and awareness that the enemy is defeated):
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_...
(Frank Peretti is a well-known Christian fiction writer, in case you haven't heard of him)
God bless you!

I agree, Julie! I think I have read nearly all of his books and got something from them all. My favorite is BLINK...but that's going off topic (SORRY CHERYL!) :)

Thank you for your input!

Cheryl -- I sent you a friend request :-)

Cheryl wrote: "Wondering what is recommended for Christian preteens these days? Are they reading anything besides Harry Potter, the Warriors and folks like Tolkien?

I'm trying to suggest something to my 12-yea..."

I began writing my YA Christian Fantasy series because my daughter asked me. She didn't want to read Harry Potter, but felt left out from her friend's conversation. Well, mom writing her a book stirred up interest quickly.

Take a poke around my website, there is a lot to see and to capture the interest of a 12 year old boy.

http://www.allonbooks.com

You can also hear the story of why I wrote it on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Jrw-...

Cheryl,
Boys and girls alike have enjoyed reading my books, Shoot the Wounded and Heal the Wounded and I am currently writing the last in the Trilogy, Love the Wounded. You can check out the reviews on Goodreads or on my website: www.shootthewounded.org
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If your son is into paranormal but with a twist may I also recommend Ellen C. Maze's books: The Judging and Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider. They are a little gory but they are excellent with a redemptive message

i will recommend Revelation of heaven by Mary K Baxter to everyone who want to upgrade their christian life. this book inspired me to stand firm in my believe that Jesus christ is my saviour.it painted heaven to me in such a way that i cannot explain.it reveled to me my work on earth as a believer, that is to win souls for the kingdom of heaven. heaven is real and this book will show you that.there is also revelation of hell by the same author,.if u read it your christian walk will never be the same again.

Ellen wrote: "Hi Cheryl, I feel I can recommend these books (series) with complete confidence to a 12 yr old. (they end up encouraging the child's faith in God and awareness that the enemy is defeated):
http://w..."

Max Elliot Anderson writes books for boys about the outdoors. They often have dogs or horses in them. He's got one out now called Barney and the Runaway. Yep, Barney is a dog.

He's got titles such as Lost Island Smugglers, Mountain Caper Mystery, and Terror at Wolf Lake.

Hello good Christians.
My name is Drew.
I would be honored if you good people
would buy my novel for only 99 cents on the Kindle.
The name of my book is George Buchanan Enters The
Wormhole and it is young adult science fiction.
But your children won't be the only ones to enjoy the
book, you and the grandparents will also love it.
My book promotes many premises in it that promotes Christiandom. It is a family book.
I hope you find my novel as beautiful as I believe it
to be.

After consulting with my wife, we suggest for preteens:
C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series,
Brian Jacques' Redwall series
Anything by Roald Dahl or Louis Sachar (the Holes) guy).
Also:
Peter Pan
Ender's Game
Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers
Little Women
Little House on the Prairie
The Graveyard Book
A Wrinkle in Time
Stoneheart
The Bad Beginning

My New book series, "The Agape Kids" is a Christian Novella Series. The first book has been recently released for Kindle. It is a Young adult/christian fiction series. Would be honored if you gave it a try!

http://www.amazon.com/Agape-Kids-Unwr...

Description:
Finding new friends can be tough as "The Agape Kids", Sol, Chrissy, and Marion come to realize. After becoming new friends, many things begin happening to them and around them. Shadows emerge, noises are heard, a blaze erupts, a snake slithers and talks, and it all builds up to a final showdown between good and evil! Evil is a foot in this fast paced Christian Novella Series about three kids who are struggling for their spiritual as well as physical survival!

Thanks for your time and audience!

Eric D. Sanders
author

You could always check out my new book. It is $2.99 on Amazon.com (can be borrowed for free if you are an Amazon Prime user) and 1.74 pounds on Amazon.co.uk. Here are the two links, US first:

http://www.amazon.com/They-Shoot-Birds-D...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/They-Shoot-Birds...

Synopsis:
Twelve-year old Mason Wilson's parents need money and they need it fast. Will God come to the rescue like he's been asked to?

Mason has a plan - to win first prize in a newspaper competition on urban myths. But how? Spotting a dead bird on the roadside sets him thinking - why do you rarely see dead birds? Where do they all go? There are lots of theories on the internet but none are really convincing. He sets out to find the real answer.

One night he follows a strangely collared cat to a large lorry, in which he stows away and finds himself at an old factory run by the eccentric Mr. Finch. As he explores the grotesque things what goes on there, Mason discovers that fact really is stranger than fiction and that plans are afoot which could wipe out the nation's entire bird life.

Even worse, he realises that he's the only one who can do anything to stop it; but if he does then his golden chance of winning the competition will be lost. Still, if his Mum and Dad find out he's missing, that will be the least of his worries!

Target Audience

11+ with interests in any or all of "urban" science fiction, nature, environmental issues, the internet, mysteries, moral dilemmas, gadgets and inventions, faith, the Bible and/or quirky humour.


Book Length

Approximately 47,000 words, or equivalent to a 200 page novel.

Christianity, faith, morals, the gospel, God and the Bible appear throughout the book, but hopefully in an integrated and non-preachy way. It should appeal to boys in particular as the subjct matter can get a little grotesque!

Martin

Coyle suggests some great books!

This year we bought these series for our boys to read (ages 11 - 15):

100 Cupboards series by N.D. Wilson

The Aedyn Chronicles by Alister McGrath


And not from a Christian point of view, but a good read:
The Mysterious Benedict Society

I read this one recently and loved it. I recommend it for teenage boys, which is a hard crowd to make read, but this one is a good bet. It is currently only available for Kindle, but if enough people show interest, maybe he'll put it out in paperback and other ebooks as well.

Oh, and I'm supposed to be promoting my own stuff as well (which is something I don't like doing, obviously).

If you like a little fantasy adventure/romance, I just released this one in time for Saint Patrick's Day. It is on Kindle and Smashwords.

My other titles are YA geared as well. More information is on my profile.