A young boy named Jack embarks on a series of imaginative and often humorous adventures.
Author
Berlie Doherty
27 books in the catalog
Berlie Doherty has 27 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, historical fiction and fantasy. The titles we've reviewed span 1984 to 2012.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A young girl named Kitty experiences the challenges and joys of growing up in a rural setting.
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This version of Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle's sacrifice and her growing affection for the Beast.
Elara discovers she can manipulate the wind, a power that leads her on a journey of self-discovery and responsibility in a world facing ecological threats.
Abela is a young girl living in a small village who dreams of becoming a shepherdess, facing challenges and learning about responsibility.
Two children, Lily and Tom, discover a mysterious humming machine in their grandmother's attic that seems to have magical properties.
A young girl named Starburster is sent on a mission to save her planet from an alien threat.
Nelly plans a surprise birthday party for her friend, but a series of mishaps and misunderstandings threaten to ruin the celebration.
This retelling of the classic fairy tale follows Ella as she endures hardship and finds her true love.
A young girl named Clara is gifted a magical Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. She is transported to a fantastical land where she battles the Mouse King and meets the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This story follows a young girl named Coconut who is excited to start school. It depicts her experiences and adjustments as she navigates the new environment and makes friends.
Holly Starcross, a young girl living in a coastal village, discovers a hidden world of magic and ancient secrets connected to the sea.
A young boy named ZZaap discovers he can communicate with a magical book called the Wordmaster, which helps him overcome challenges.
A girl's life is intertwined with a mysterious sailing ship and the sea.
A young girl, Lucy, is haunted by the Midnight Man, a figure from her grandmother's stories, and must confront her fears.
A young girl named Lena is abandoned at sea and raised by a selkie, a creature who can shed her seal skin to become human.
A young girl embarks on a quest to find a magical golden bird.
A young girl named Sarah discovers a mysterious stone that allows her to communicate with animals, leading her on an adventure to save a rare bird.
This novel follows the life of a young homeless girl in England, detailing her struggles for survival, her search for belonging, and her resilience.
This book tells the story of Father Christmas and how he came to be.
A teenage girl writes a series of letters to her unborn baby, revealing her struggles and hopes.
Two children, Elly and Tom, discover a magical world called Spellhorn and embark on an adventure to save it.
A young girl named Tough Luck faces hardship and displacement after her mother's death and her father's abandonment.
A young girl recounts her grandmother's stories of growing up in the North of England.
Set during a harsh winter, this story follows a group of children who must rely on each other and their wits to survive.
A young girl named Sarah moves to a farm and bonds with a wild pony, learning about responsibility and nature.
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