A young girl named Starr navigates the challenges of her family's poverty and her mother's illness, finding solace and strength in her friendships and her own resilience.
Author
Cynthia Lord
9 books in the catalog
Cynthia Lord has 9 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, contemporary and friendship. The titles we've reviewed span 2010 to 2017.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
A teenage girl with autism navigates friendships and social challenges at school.
A young girl navigates the challenges of a new school and friendships after her family moves.
Hamster, a speedy rodent, faces a challenge from a new, faster car and must find a way to compete and win.
Hamster Hot Rod and his friends prepare for a Halloween party, encountering spooky but fun challenges.
Hamster, a spunky rodent, embarks on an exciting ATV adventure, overcoming obstacles and learning about teamwork with his friends.
A young girl named Mattie moves to a new town and struggles to make friends, finding an unlikely connection with an elderly neighbor. She learns about empathy and connection.
Jelly Bean is about a young girl named Gerri who struggles with fitting in and finds an unlikely friendship with a boy named Jacob.
A determined hamster named Hamster builds and races a hot rod, overcoming obstacles with enthusiasm.
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