Kristi Holl crea narrazioni avvincenti per lettori di scuola media, attingendo alla sua vasta esperienza come educatrice elementare e istruttrice di scrittura per bambini. Le sue opere compaiono frequentemente nelle liste di lettura consigliate, mostrando un talento nell'ingaggiare le giovani menti e accendere l'immaginazione. Holl approfondisce temi pertinenti per gli adolescenti, con uno stile di scrittura accessibile ed arricchente per il suo pubblico.
Jeri McKane embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind a suspicious fire at the Landmark School, which is revealed to be arson. Driven by her determination, she delves into the mystery of who is behind the fires and their motives, leading her into a web of intrigue and danger.
The plot centers around Jeri McKane, who becomes suspicious when a series of girls fall ill after a birthday dinner, initially thought to be a case of food poisoning. As more outbreaks occur, Jeri delves deeper, uncovering a potentially malevolent force behind the incidents. This mystery unfolds as she seeks to uncover the truth, suggesting a darker motive at play.
The story follows Jeri McKane as she takes on the challenge of uncovering the identity of a blackmailer targeting her best friend. Driven by her investigative skills, Jeri delves into a perilous situation where the stakes escalate, putting both her friend and herself in jeopardy. As threats intensify, she bravely faces the danger head-on, showcasing her determination and courage in the face of adversity.
The TodaysGirls plan a Mother's Day singing performance, but what Alex Diaz doesn't know-what everyone hides from her-is that she can't carry a tune in a clear vinyl backpack. Even her backup musician tactfully encourages her to learn how to play an instrument. Events spiral to prevent Alex from discovering the truth about her voice, misunderstandings lead her to believe that her friends and her Mom actually can't stand her. It takes the patient love of her Christian friends for Alex to realize that only through understanding can forgiveness come-forgiveness of her friends, for her mom, and even for herself.
Fourteen-year-old Morgan alienates her friends and family when she spends all of her time online talking to strangers in various chat groups
At a challenging boarding school, twelve-year-old Jeri McKane faces the emotional struggle of her mother's absence during Parents' Weekend. When her roommate Rosa's bus mysteriously vanishes, Jeri's natural sleuthing instincts kick in. As she investigates, she navigates themes of faith, courage, and resilience, questioning her trust in God amid confusion and uncertainty. Jeri's journey highlights her determination to uncover the truth while grappling with her feelings of loneliness and the complexities of growing up.
Beautiful and insightful, With All Your Heart offers girls 90 honest and relatable devotions to strengthen their heart, spirit, and faith.