New Releases by Kristi Holl

Beautiful and insightful, With All Your Heart offers girls 90 honest and relatable devotions to strengthen their heart, spirit, and faith. God wants every girl to know she's awesome in his sight. He cares about everything—from boys to bullies, friends to future goals, disappointments to discoveries. In this ninety-day devotional, girls will grow closer to God as they share with him their everyday achievements and dilemmas. Each devotion includes a Scripture verse, an encouraging message, discussion questions, and a short prayer. As they read through the devotions, girls will grow more confident in their faith and the plans God has for them. Page by page, girls will discover the amazing things in store for them when they follow God with all their heart.

"Nothing hits as close to home as having a loved one get sick, which means double trouble for Kate Stevens when her daughter, Vanessa, and her best friend, Vivi Lawrence, both become deathly ill within hours of each other. Vanessa is home for two weeks over summer break, and a shared meal between the three of them seems to be the source of the food poisoning. But why doesn't Kate herself become ill? Is it just luck or is something more sinister afoot? Kate becomes all the more suspicious when Vivi has several recurrences of illness, and doctors cannot find the cause. Kate is sure that someone is out to harm--or worse, eliminate--her friend, but no one will listen to her protestations, not even Vivi. Could the malefactor be Vivi's new assistant who seems to be gunning for her job? What about the woman who a year earlier filed a frivolous lawsuit against Vivi and the Fort Worth hotel where Vivi is an event planner? Or is it the lawyer, who Kate believes is angling for leverage with Vivi on an inheritance she is set to receive? Vivi and Vanessa are both sick, and Peter Matthews--the handsome Fort Worth detective who is also Kate's friend--has been called away on a crucial case. So Kate turns to Paige Bryant, the owner of the Once Upon a Yarn needlecraft shop that is Kate's home away from home, for help. Kate is sure that someone has deadly plans for Vivi, but she must first figure out why before she can prove who it is. Will Kate and Paige solve the mystery before those toxic designs come to pass?"--Jacket flaps.

After inheriting the Carriage House Antiques shop and Sedgwick Manor, a nineteenth-century Colonial Revival, Maggie finally understands exactly what her beloved aunt meant when she said "antiques are filled with stories - secrets just waiting to be discovered." Maggie and the lively members of the historical society set out to unravel mysteries that have been tucked away for centuries in antiques, artifacts, and heirlooms as rare and unique as the tales they hold.

Liz Eckardt, owner of the Olde Mansion Inn bed-and-breakfast in Indiana's Amish country, is offering something new: a Shelock Holmes weekend complete with Victorian treats she baked on her own street and a mystery to solve. With all the hard work she's put in to prepare, the affair should be a study in simple--until Liz deduces that something decidedly illogical is going on. As part of the fun, Liz has enlisted the help of an amateur magician to pickpocket the participants then give the items to Liz for safekeeping. But, when more possessions start disappearing, even though her visitors surely locked their doors, Liz can't help but wonder if her friend has embarked on a real life of crime. Is he the mastermind behind the thefts?

"Christmas bells are ringing. Maggie and her friends are putting on a production of A Christmas Carol. Kids are running wild, the leading man and director are at odds. Who is the villain in town trying to ruin the production?" -- Amazon.com.

"This richly illustrated interactive eBook uses detailed maps, primary sources, biographies, videos, quizzes, and more to explore how civilizations throughout the ages have used technology to improve their lives. This engaging resource explores the innovative and forward-thinking Mesopotamian people. They solved societal problems, such as regulating water to make sure they had a ready supply when they needed it. Readers will also be engaged throughout the volume, enhanced with interactive timelines and professionally read audio, with descriptions of their technological achievements, such as the construction of their cities, ziggurats, transportation, and weapons, just to name a few"--Provided by the publisher.

Jim Parker has always been a rock. On that his wife Sofia has come to rely. But when Jim is assaulted at the school where he teaches and then is suspected of grade fixing, Sofia and her Pinot Painter friends must spring into action to save his reputation. Sofia is, for once, also teaching at the Cabot Falls, Vermont, high school, a two-week stint in the home economics classroom instructing students in the fine are of cake decorating and candy making. It will provide a perfect cover as she surreptitiously hunts for clues that will help clear Jim's name. Sofia is sure Jim is innocent, but when Jim is suspended from his job, the situation becomes desperate. Meanwhile, Sofia is researching the eleventh block from the heirloom quilt bequethed to her by her grandmother. The clues indicate that the block may be connected with Charlotte Bronte, the famous author.

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.

In this four-eBook collection of Boarding School Mysteries, brought to you by Faithgirlz, readers meet super-sleuth Jeri McKane and her middle-school classmates at the Landmark School for Girls. Follow Jeri as she uses her head and heart and her trust in God to solve mysteries. Vanished: On the way home from a field trip, the Landmark School for Girls van, with the driver and six girls, disappears somewhere along the Two-Mile Stretch leading into town. Jeri McKane desperately searches for her missing friends, including her roommate Rosa. Betrayed: A blackmailer is victimizing Jeri McKane’s best friend, so Jeri uses her investigative abilities to discover who and why. As the threats become more serious---to her friend as well as herself---Jeri dares to confront real danger face-to-face. Poisoned: When several girls get sick after a birthday dinner, everyone assumes the cause is accidental food poisoning. However, after further outbreaks Jeri McKane suspects the poisonings are more sinister. Burned: When an “accidental” fire at the Landmark School turns out to be arson, Jeri McKane is determined to discover who is setting fires---and why.

Thanks to Shazam’s services and products, we no longer have to spend hours wondering about the title of a song we heard in passing or wait to hear it again to find out who sings it. With Shazam, consumers can instantly find song, movie, or product information at the touch of a button, without even requiring a search engine. The foresight of the company’s four founders—which even anticipated smartphones—made possible one of the early smartphone apps now used by over 400 million people. Their stories and the development of this remarkable business are chronicled in this volume.

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.

You Don’t Have to Go It Alone Every girl deals with hard situations at some time in her life, from stress, peer pressure, and perfectionism to divorce, bullying, and abuse. This 90-day devotional will help you find God and grace in the midst of your storms and struggles. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or for a hurting friend, this book provides wisdom from God’s Word and advice from trusted Faithgirlz! author Kristi Holl. Through activities, journal prompts, and stories from real girls like you, you’ll find comfort in God’s presence—no matter what the circumstances.

Lonely and a long way from her Iowa home, twelve-year-old Jeri McKane reacts to boarding school the way most middle schoolers would. Even with close friends, she wonders whether her scholarship to prestigious Landmark School was worth it. She’s tempted to give up when her Mom can’t make parents’ weekend, and the school bus carrying her roommate, Rosa, disappears. But this reporter for the sixth-grade newspaper has an eye like Nancy Drew and more faith and courage than she realizes. Jeri solves the mystery—and makes landmark decisions to trust God and his Word through circumstances and feelings that don’t make sense.

Abby Wright, with her cute English accent and cool way of saying things, is Jeri McKane’s biology lab partner and close friend. When a mysterious explosion in their lab sends Abby to the hospital, Jeri’s sleuthing nose smells more than just smoke. Can she unravel the mystery before anyone else gets hurt, and worse yet, is the firebug at Landmark School targeting her? Danger and mystery abound for the group of middle-school friends as they are faced with the daily choice to trust God or give into their fears in the face of overwhelming challenges.

When a group of Jeri McKane’s friends help Abby present a birthday dinner for her home-ec project, the party ends up in the trashcan ... literally. Is it just an unfortunate event, or have the friends been intentionally poisoned? Jeri’s instinct says something isn’t right, and the girls follow a trail that leads to some not-so-sweet evidence. Tween girls can wonder why God doesn’t step in when meanness and injustice happens. This story helps them see how he often uses ordinary people to help uncover the truth!

Twelve-year-old Jeri McKane's best friend, Rosa, is being blackmailed. Can they find out who is responsible before Rosa is expelled?

Abby Wright, with her cute English accent and cool way of saying things, is Jeri McKane’s biology lab partner and close friend. When a mysterious explosion in their lab sends Abby to the hospital, Jeri’s sleuthing nose smells more than just smoke. Can she unravel the mystery before anyone else gets hurt, and worse yet, is the firebug at Landmark School targeting her? Danger and mystery abound for the group of middle-school friends as they are faced with the daily choice to trust God or give into their fears in the face of overwhelming challenges.

When a group of Jeri McKane’s friends help Abby present a birthday dinner for her home-ec project, the party ends up in the trashcan ... literally. Is it just an unfortunate event, or have the friends been intentionally poisoned? Jeri’s instinct says something isn’t right, and the girls follow a trail that leads to some not-so-sweet evidence. Tween girls can wonder why God doesn’t step in when meanness and injustice happens. This story helps them see how he often uses ordinary people to help uncover the truth!

When Jeri McKane is blamed by her best friend Rosa for using a secret against her, Jeri’s world is turned upside down. Unless the real blackmailer is found, Rosa could be expelled from Landmark School and her starring role in Cinderella given to a snobbish seventh grader. Worse still, Jeri could lose her best friend’s trust just when things with her own absentee father are heating up. Why does everything have to be so complicated—and where is God when you need him? Middle schoolers will identify with Jeri and her friends as they solve this mystery and learn valuable lessons about truth-telling, faith, hope, and love.

What girl doesn’t like a nice cozy chat with a friend—especially a friend who understands everything about her? In Chick Chat, you’ll learn how to build that heart-to-heart connection with the One who loves you best. Each devotion brings the Bible right into your world and offers lots to learn and think about—from the values that will be good for a lifetime to the things you can do to survive every day. Faithgirlz!TM—Inner Beauty, Outward Faith. Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

A new addition to the popular Faithgirlz! devotional line, this book takes girls deeper in their faith walk. Here’s a brand-new Faithgirlz! devotional for tweens who are searching for real ways to grow—and show—their faith. Parents and Sunday school teachers always find lots of good advice in the Bible, but when a girl needs to know whether or not she should quit the school band or how to tell a friend her skirt is a little too short, what’s she supposed to do? Filled with everyday situations and examples, devotions are paired to help girls take their faith walk from indifference to compassion, from critical to admiring, from anxious to peaceful, from worldly beauty to self-acceptance, and much, much more. Each story is paired with Scripture and more Scripture to help girls see that the Bible does have answers, even for the most contemporary predicaments! There’s also a reinforcing prayer and a fun quiz to help girls really think about the lesson—ninety days of devotionals to help girls grow from the inside out. kRISTI HoLL is a bestselling and award-winning author of dozens of middle-grade novels. With additional background as an elementary school educator and instructor of writing for children, Kristi’s books are on many recommended reading lists and have been nominated for numerous Children’s Choice Awards. Kristi has three grown daughters and lives in San Antonio, TX.

God wants every girl to know she's awesome in his sight. He cares about everything—from bullies to boys, friends to future goals, and disappointment to discoveries. As far as he is concerned, girls rock! In this life-impacting devotional, God's girls will discover answers to the questions that boggle them most. Most of all, they will discover that God's loving presence is rock solid and their faith in him can withstand anything.

In this new mystery series, 12-year-old Jeri McKane, a sixth grader at the private Landmark School for Girls, is challenged to trust God's Word and direction as she searches for clues in the midst of danger.

This ninety-day devotional will 'totally' help girls connect with God, as well as learn his will for their lives.

This short, 90-day devotional for girls is written in an upbeat, lively, funny, and tween-friendly way, incorporating the graphic, fast-moving feel of a teen magazine. Illustrations.

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