A young girl named Molly is chosen to be part of a mission to Mars, facing the challenges of space travel and isolation.
Author
Karen Hesse
19 books in the catalog
Karen Hesse has 19 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, coming of age and realistic fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 1920 to 2012.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Karen Hesse's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A young girl named Delfina forms a deep connection with a pod of dolphins after a shipwreck.
A young girl named Billie Jo recounts her life on a dust-choked farm during the Great Depression.
A young Jewish girl, Rifka, immigrates to America with her family in the early 20th century, facing challenges and changes.
A young girl survives a shipwreck and must find strength and resilience on a remote island.
This historical novel follows a young Jewish immigrant girl named Rachel who arrives in New York City in 1907 and faces challenges adapting to her new life.
During WWII, a young Polish girl in Warsaw secretly cares for stray cats while navigating the dangers of Nazi occupation.
A young girl named Julie survives a harsh winter on the Aleutian Islands.
Young Nick faces challenges and learns about life on a New England farm.
A young girl named Mibs navigates the challenges of being a preacher's daughter in rural Indiana during the 1930s.
This novel tells the story of Patience, a young girl living on a lighthouse island during a harsh winter storm.
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A young girl named Tess eagerly awaits the arrival of much-needed rain during a long drought, finding joy in its eventual downpour.
A young girl named Juice struggles with her family's secrets and finding her place in a new community.
Phoenix, a young girl living in ancient Greece, discovers she has the power to communicate with animals and must use it to save her people.
A young girl named Sable navigates life and hardship on an island, dealing with isolation and finding her place.
Lester, a young boy, grapples with the loss of his beloved dog and the complexities of grief.
Set during World War II, this novel follows a young girl named Lavender who is evacuated from London. She experiences hardship and finds resilience.
A girl living in rural New England faces hardship and finds hope.
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