New Releases by Lois Walfrid Johnson

Have you ever had thoughts like these … I’m so stupid. I’ll never get an A in math. I’m sure the whole world is staring at the zits on my chin. Why can’t I be as pretty as the popular girls? We’ve all been there. Some days it seems like every other girl is smarter, prettier, stronger, or more talented. But did you know that God designed you exactly the way he wants you to be? From the top of your head to the ends of your toes, God made you special, with all the right skills, talents, dreams, and passions. This eBook collection is all about what makes you beautiful, one-of-a-kind, and outrageously loved by God. Including several full-length eBooks by your favorite Faithgirlz authors and excerpts from many more, the relevant devotions, helpful advice, and fun tips in this collection will have you better loving yourself and the creative God who made you. Selections included are from The Skin You''re In, The Beauty Book, and The Uniquely Me Book, as well as tons of devotional thoughts from many other Faithgirlz favorites.

Are you ready to blossom? Faith is like a flower. In order to grow, it needs soil, water, and sun—food for the spirit. That’s just what this devotional is. Spiritual food to help your faith grow strong and beautiful. Featuring 365 days of wisdom from your favorite Faithgirlz! authors, as well as quotes and questions from real girls like you, this devotional offers pages of inspiration on everything from navigating friendships, to taming the tongue, to trusting God in everything, big and small. Growing up can be tough, but Jesus is guiding you every step of the way. Beauty of Believing combines the talents of Faithgirlz! authors Tasha K. Douglas, Mona Hodgson, Kristi Holl, Lois Walfred Johnson, Allia Zobel Nolan, and Nancy Rue, and their words of wisdom will help your faith bloom and flourish as you grow into the girl God wants you to be.

Enjoy these SAMPLE pages from Race for Freedom: In the second book in the Freedom Seekers series, Race for Freedom, a shadowy figure lurks on the dark riverfront near the Christina. Libby Norstad is sure that it must be the cruel slave trader Riggs, who had vowed that no slave of his will ever escape alive. Does Riggs suspect that the runaway Jordan Parker is hiding on her pa''s steamboat? Fearful that Riggs may try to board the Christina in disguise, Libby and her friend Caleb scan the crowds of passengers bound for Minnesota Territory. Has Riggs slipped by unnoticed? Because of a fugitive slave law, he can bring back Jordan into slavery even from a free northern state. Jordan escaped once. Must he escape again?

In 1857, having arrived in Minnesota Territory on her father''s steamboat, twelve-year-old Libby continues to harbor the runaway slave boy Jordan while worrying about a fugitive who has escaped from the local prison.

A Faithgirlz Guide to LifeBy middle school, a lot of new, sometimes strange, things start to happen, and it can be overwhelming. You have new responsibilities, new opportunities, and a whole new set of problems, and sometimes it can feel like no one but you can understand what it’s like to be you. Well, you’re not alone. This one-year devotional is filled with stories about girls who feel just like you, and who are going through things like embarrassing moments in front of friends, putting up with mean girls at school, having a huge crush on that cute boy, or just dealing with what it’s like to become a young woman. As you read their stories each week, and fill in questions about how you think each girl should react, you’ll learn new ways to deal with the pressures around you. Through prayer and journal exercises, you’ll also discover there is someone out there who knows exactly how you feel. And he’s more than ready to listen.

This exciting mystery and adventure series is set in the early 1900s in the untamed regions of Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin, and Michigan. These bestselling, historically accurate novels attract reluctant, average, and gifted readers. Both boys and girls identify with the characters who face danger and mystery while learning how to deal with peer pressure, family relationships, and the need for unconditional love and forgiveness. This set is the first five books in the series.

This exciting mystery and adventure series is set in the early 1900s in the untamed regions of Minnesota, northwest Wisconsin, and Michigan. These bestselling, historically accurate novels attract reluctant, average, and gifted readers. Both boys and girls identify with the characters who face danger and mystery while learning how to deal with peer pressure, family relationships, and the need for unconditional love and forgiveness. This set is the last five books in the series.

While working for the circus that is touring Wisconsin in 1907, Kate and her stepbrother Anders uncover a mystery.

Bree, fangen som vikingenes stolte unge ledere Mikkel tok med seg fra Irland, kommer til Norge og Aurlandsfjorden. Bree må jobbe som slave for familien til Mikkel. Det sliter veldig på henne at hun blir utnyttet og ikke blir verdsatt. Hun undrer seg over hvorfor Gud sendte henne til Norge. Men når hun får anledning til å lære besteforeldrene til Mikkel å lese i smug, ser hun at bønnene hennes er blitt hørt. "Leseboka" er en Bibel fra et kloster vikingene plyndret i Irland. Roman for mellom-/ungdomstrinnet.

Ketika remaja dihadapkan kepada berbagai pilihan dan keputusan seperti : berlaku jujur di tengah kecurangan, memberi maaf atau tetap mendendam, keinginan mencuri dll, maka kata-kata yang kita perlukan adalah "Pilihlah yang terbaik untuk mu". Sesuai untuk renungan keluarga, sekolah minggu, saat teduh pribadi remaja dsb. Cerita-cerita fiksi didalamnya menggambarkan remaja yang mengalami masalah-masalah kehidupan nyata dan keputusan-keputusan penting.

I den andre boka i "Vikingserien" er Mikkel og vikingskipet hans kommet til Norge. Bree, som ble tatt til fange av vikingene da de var på tokt i Irland, klarer å rømme fra vikingskipet sammen med en annen trell, Lil. Kampen for å overleve i de norske skoger er tøff. Om bord på vikingskipet har en pose med sølvmyter forsvunnet, og Mikkel og de andre vikingene er overbevist om at Bree stjal dem da hun rømte. Det blir startet en leteaksjon etter Bree, men hun klarer hele tiden å lure dem med sine forkledninger og sin sterke tro på at Gud ikke vil forlate henne. Spenningsroman for mellom-/ungdomstrinnet.

Briana O''Toole arrives in Norway to face her new life as a slave, all the while praying that God will send her brother, still in Ireland, to buy her freedom.

"This book features: stories and testimonies from preteen girls who''ve experienced these things, too, advice on tough issues, Bible verses to encourage you, meaningful prayers"--P. 4 of cover.

Viking raiders capture Bree and her brother, Devin. They embark on separate journeys: Bree to Norway, and Devin on a dangerous path home. Set in 10th Century Ireland and Norway

In tenth-century Norway, Bree and her friend Lil, buoyed by their Christian faith, have escaped the Viking ship but are pursued by Mikkel; while in Ireland, Devin''s anger about his sister''s kidnapping prevents him from forgiving her captors.

Libby, Caleb og Jordan planlegger hvordan de skal kunne sette Jordans familie fri fra slaveriet. De er ombord på en hjuldamper sørover langs Mississippi. Det viser seg imidlertid at det er en rømt fange ombord, og nå er Libby redd for at den rømte fangen kan ha hørt hva de har snakket om. Hunfrykter følgene både for seg og vennene sine.

Dette er første bok i serien "Eventyr på Mississippi". I boken møter vi Libby, Caleb og Jordan, tre unge mennesker med svært forskjellig bakgrunn. Libby er datteren til kapteinen på en hjuldamper, Caleb er lugargutten og Jordan er en rømt slave. Libby, som er 12 år gammel, er usikker på om hun vil like sitt nye liv på Mississippi. Det er vel ikke mange jenter på hennesalder som bor på en hjuldamper. Caleb gjør ikke livet lettere for henne. Haner alltid opptatt med noe mystisk, og det virker som han gjør alt han kan for å gjøre livet vanskelig for Libby. Når en rømt slave kommer ombord blir Libby og Caleb knyttet sammen i forsøket på å hjelpe Jordan å flykte fra slavefangerne. Med det er mange mil mellom elvebåten og de frie nord- statene. Vil de klare å bringe Jordan i sikkerhet med blodhunder i hælene?

Ungdomsbok. En skygge sniker seg i nattemørket i rettning av hjuldamperen Christina, og Libby Norstad er sikker på at det er den fryktelige slavehandleren Riggs. Han har sverget at ingen slaver skal unnslippe ham medlivet i behold. Vet Riggs at den rømte slaven Jordan Parker skjuler seg om bord på kaptein Nordstads hjuldamper?