Samantha Sanderson On the Scene

Samantha Sanderson On the Scene

Author: Robin Caroll

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 031074248X

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What if getting to the bottom of a mystery means learning how to love your enemy? As Samantha and the rest of the middle schoolers prepare for the upcoming Spring Fest, “mean girl” Nikki faces the reality that her parents are getting divorced. Samantha has a hard time sympathizing—Nikki has never been very nice to anyone, let alone Samantha. But when Nikki becomes victim of a string of attacks, Sam takes it upon herself and uses her super sleuth abilities to get to the bottom of the bullying. After all, articles on bullying are just what the school paper needs instead of all that silly fluff like popularity tips. Samantha enlists the help of her tech-savvy BFF, Makayla, but while the two track down clues, they leave a trail of trouble behind—and may even be directly responsible for the break-in of their very own school’s computer lab! Samantha Sanderson is a resourceful seventh grader with the extraordinary dream to become an aspiring award-winning journalist. Sam and her best friend, Makayla, are always sniffing out the next big mystery to report in the school paper—that is, when they aren’t busy navigating the crazy world of middle school, faith, and friends.


101 Things Every Girl Should Know

101 Things Every Girl Should Know

Author: From the Editors of Faithgirlz!,

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 031075559X

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What advice and tips should every tween know? 101 Things Every Girl Should Know is the book every middle school aged girl needs! This collection of advice guides girls through some of the toughest and trickiest situations they'll face as well as helps them feel confident and happy in their own skin. Written in relatable language for tweens ages 8 to 12, 101 Things Every Girl Should Know features: An appealing magazine-style layout with vibrant colors and full-color photos 101 tips every tween needs to know, such as how to accept compliments, how to cook dinner, how to manage stress, why keeping a gratitude journal is important, how to overcome fear of reading aloud in class, how to write an authentic thank you note, and much more Inspirational callouts and messaging to encourage girls to take charge and be confident in all aspects of life Being a young woman be overwhelming. Having a trustworthy resource as a reference can relieve some of those pressures. 101 Things Every Girl Should Know is the perfect gift for tween and teen girls on Valentine’s Day, birthdays, holiday giving, or as a gift of encouragement.


Love Rocks

Love Rocks

Author: Various Authors,

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 0310754887

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Got love? This special ebook compilation contains selections from your favorite Faithgirlz devotionals all on the subject of that mushy-gushy thing called love. It’s more than just a feeling. With readings from authors Kristi Holl, Nancy Rue, and Mona Hodgson that will get you thinking and activities that will get you moving, 29 Days of Love will teach you more about God’s unconditional and everlasting love for you and encourage you to strengthen your love for others, from your parents to your friends to the mean girls at school. And yes, even your annoying little brother.


Samantha Sanderson Without a Trace

Samantha Sanderson Without a Trace

Author: Robin Caroll

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2016-02-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0310742528

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Sam Sanderson is an independent, resourceful, high-tech cheerleader. She dreams of becoming an award-winning journalist like her mother, so she’s always looking for articles to publish in her middle-school paper (where she secretly hopes to become chief editor). With a police officer for a father, Sam is in no short supply of writing material. In the fourth book of the Faithgirlz Samantha Sanderson series, Sam’s friend Tam Lee is missing. As the days pass, all clues seem to point to something sinister in Sam’s opinion. Sam must decide whether to do what everyone wants her to and let law enforcement continue to work as though Tam is a run-away. Or should Sam follow her heart and keep poking around looking for more clues? The Samantha Sanderson series is about an ordinary girl with extraordinary dreams. Each book touches on a crime straight from headlines, from bomb threats to bullying, while following Samantha and her friends as they navigate middle-school and questions of faith.


Samantha Sanderson At the Movies

Samantha Sanderson At the Movies

Author: Robin Caroll

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0310742463

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Sam Sanderson is an independent, resourceful, high-tech cheerleader. She dreams of becoming an award-winning journalist like her mother, and so she’s always looking for articles she can publish in her middle-school paper (where she secretly hopes to become editor). And with a police officer for a father, Sam is in no short supply for writing material. It seemed like the perfect opportunity. When an explosive device is found in the local theater, Sam gets the lead on this developing and controversial story—controversial because the movie theater has recently come under attack by a renowned, outspoken atheist for allowing a local church to show Christian movies. Sam’s police-officer father happens to be heading the investigation, and Sam can’t resist doing some sleuthing of her own with the help of her best friend Makayla’s techno-genius. But when Sam’s theories end up being printed in the school paper, she lands in big trouble—and danger!


Samantha Sanderson Off the Record

Samantha Sanderson Off the Record

Author: Robin Caroll

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 0310742501

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Sam Sanderson is an independent, resourceful, high-tech cheerleader. She dreams of becoming an award-winning journalist like her mother, so she’s always looking for articles to publish in her middle-school paper (where she secretly hopes to become chief editor). With a police officer for a father, Sam is in no short supply of writing material. In the third book of the Samantha Sanderson series, when the school’s grades were tampered with, Sam must enlist Makayla’s help in hacking the system to discover the virus that was used and who committed the crime. But when the lead suspect is her newfound friend, Felicia, Sam must choose whether to stick by her friends at all costs or report the story as she sees it. The Samantha Sanderson series is about an ordinary girl with extraordinary dreams. Each book touches on a crime straight from headlines, from bomb threats to bullying, while following Samantha and her friends as they navigate middle-school and questions of faith.


Riley Mae and the Sole Fire Safari

Riley Mae and the Sole Fire Safari

Author: Jill Osborne

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0310742862

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If you’re gonna run for your life, you gotta wear the right shoes. Pre-teen shoe model Riley Mae laces up her flaming orange Sole Fire running shoes for another ad campaign—this time in Kenya, Africa! Kenya is the perfect place for runners to train, with its high elevation and encouragement from Olympic athletes. It’s also a great hiding place for Riley and her Swiftriver friends from so-called enemies back in the United States ... but for how long? Adjusting to a new culture is difficult. Every chore is tiring, school is miles away, and there’s always the threat of a lurking lion that can ruin everything. But after spending time with the children and Christian women in her friend Sunday’s remote village, Riley finds herself growing stronger and praying for God to use her to spread the good news. Her prayers are answered in exciting and startling ways when she meets an orphaned girl seeking answers at a children’s home, but also when an error in judgment causes her to stumble into a surprise meeting with the enemy.


Big Book of Quizzes

Big Book of Quizzes

Author: From the Editors of Faithgirlz!,

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0310755654

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Welcome to the world of, well, you! The Faithgirlz! Big Book of Quizzes offers more than twenty quizzes delve into school, friends, faith, family, guys, and questions “All-About-You.” Take the quizzes on your own or with friends. Some funny, some thought-provoking, every quiz ends with wide range of answers to help girls think about themselves, get advice on tons of topics, and learn little “who knew?” facts about how they really think and feel—done in a fun format every girl loves. Girls will love circling questions, asking BFFs for best answers, and LOLing at those “that’s SO me” moments. And, yet, each has a takeaway message that makes the Big Book of Quizzes a super entertaining, relevant, and interactive read for girls ages eight to twelve.


Best Party Book Ever!

Best Party Book Ever!

Author: Editors of Faithgirlz! and Girls' Life Mag,

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0310755638

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Let the celebration begin! Whether you want to throw the best birthday bash ever or you’re dreaming up a just-for-fun sleepover extravaganza with your friends, Faithgirlz! has you covered. Packed full of creative and crazy-fun ideas, this book contains everything you need to know to plan fifteen great get-togethers from start to finish. From holiday parties to secret garden soirees, cookie bake-offs for a cause to “glamping” slumber parties, you and your BFFs will get detailed how-tos and plenty of tips for designing cute crafts, décor, munchies, and more. Plus, clever ideas throughout show you how to turn every day into a special occasion! Have a blast from invitation to gracious goodbye—all on a crafty girl’s budget.


Creating a Tween Collection

Creating a Tween Collection

Author: Karen M. Smith

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-04-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1538116944

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Specialized collections for tweens, or middle schoolers, are relatively new and becoming increasingly popular. This Practical Guide gives librarians everything they need to create such a collection. Beginning with a brief description of the early adolescent brain and developmental stages, and a history of youth and teen services in libraries, Creating a Tween Collection provides a solid foundation on which librarians can build support for such a collection. In addition, librarians will be given specific criteria for what constitutes “tween literature,” guidelines for forming parameters that will work for their community, and suggestions for using reviews and other sources in selecting appropriate materials and dealing with controversial titles. Finally, readers will learn how to re-allocate spaces and budgets, and how to market their new collection to patrons. This is a must-read for librarians who are looking to build a middle school collection in order to better serve their patrons. This book: - Provides rationale about the importance of a specialized Tween Collection. - Gives specific examples for both fiction and nonfiction books, databases and websites. - Provides guidance for creating diverse collections and tips for dealing with possible challenges. - Includes numerous case studies and booklists