Books with author Colleen L. Reece

Time Period: 1620 Oct.-Nov. Imagine leaving the land you know and the friends you hold dear-and you'll begin to understand the whirlwind of emotion that awaits ten-year-old Sarah Smythe. This fictional Pilgrim aboard the Mayflower is moving from Holland to the New World-America-in the vanguard of a new nation of free people. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this fascinating story shares the hopes and fears of a girl distant in time but close in spirit, while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history. "Sarah's New World" is perfect for recreational reading or homeschooling.

Juli Scott, Shannon Riley and their friends are enjoying their Junior year at Hillcrest High in Bellingham, WA after their terrifying Friday Flight. None of them know what lies ahead, waiting to pounce when least expected. Not Super Sleuth Juli. Not Dave Gilmore, her mystery-solving backup. Not their youth group leaders, Kareem and Jasmine Thompson—whose plan to take advantage of an early snowfall on Mount Rainier is greeted with loud cheers.An unexpected blizzard brings unwelcome guests seeking shelter. Trapped, with no way to turn for help but up, the snowbound group must rely on God for what could be far more serious than a simple Saturday Scare.Mystery fans of all ages will love this series of fun, whodunnits with Juli and her high school friends. If you love Nancy Drew and Scooby Do, these are the books for you.

Time Period: 1620 Oct.-Nov. Imagine leaving the land you know and the friends you hold dear-and you'll begin to understand the whirlwind of emotion that awaits ten-year-old Sarah Smythe. This fictional Pilgrim aboard the Mayflower is moving from Holland to the New World-America-in the vanguard of a new nation of free people. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this fascinating story shares the hopes and fears of a girl distant in time but close in spirit, while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history. "Sarah's New World" is perfect for recreational reading or homeschooling.

It seems impossible that anything can come between Juli and her new Irish immigrant friend, Shannon Riley. They and their special friends, Dave Gilmore and Ted Hilton, are inseparable—until Shannon falls under the influence of a self-proclaimed prophet and vanishes. Juli and the boys intend to do all they can to help, but only God can save her from a cult that threatens to destroy both Shannon’s mind and soul.Mystery fans of all ages will love this series of fun, whodunnits with Juli and her high school friends. If you love Nancy Drew and Scooby Do, these are the books for you.

Shocking news on a snowy night when Juli's policeman father doesn't come home is followed by more trouble than she feels she can handle: The need to change schools. Then, her Mom is forced to return to teaching. There are UPS trucks everywhere Juli goes, and a "gray man" lurking in the shadows--a man only she can see. When things come to a boil, Juli realizes nothing is ever as it seemsMystery fans of all ages will love this series of fun, whodunnits with Juli and her high school friends. If you love Nancy Drew and Scooby Do, these are the books for you.

Time Period: 1620 Nov. Freezing weather, lack of food, and sickness make the first winter at Plymouth Colony a difficult and dangerous time. What would that winter be like for a ten-year-old girl? Find out in Rebekah in Danger, part of the Sisters in Time series. Written especially for eight- to twelve-year-old girls, this dramatic story shows how a seventeenth-century girl-not terribly different from girls of the twenty-first century-overcame some of the most challenging difficulties imaginable. Though the main character is fictional, the events and experiences are very real-providing an ideal vehicle for teaching American history and Christian faith.

“Now we can get back to normal, whatever that is,” Juli Scott tells her friends Shannon, Dave, and Ted, after their nerve-wracking Thursday Trials. Juli couldn’t be more wrong. When the Scotts, Sean Riley, and the four teens travel to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, an unexpected sighting threatens their new-found peace. It is further shattered when a former enemy turns up on the ferry boat taking the group up the spectacular Inside Passage—then mysteriously disappears.Scott and Gilmore, P.I.s, ably assisted by family and friends, need all their wits and the help of God to tackle a baffling case that may destroy innocent lives if left unsolved.Mystery fans of all ages will love this series of fun, whodunnits with Juli and her high school friends. If you love Nancy Drew and Scooby Do, these are the books for you.

JULI SCOTT, SUPER SLEUTH, IS BACK!Bellingham, Washington's answer to Nancy Drew, and her mystery-solving friends from the Mysterious Monday through Saturday Scare series, return to confront their most baffling case. Juli, her best friend Shannon, boyfriend Dave, and the rest of the Lunch Bunch must expose the Sunday Suspicion surrounding their beloved high school principal as vicious lies. Accused of misconduct, overwhelmed by what appears to be incontrovertible evidence of wrong-doing, Mr. S. Miles, AKA "Mr. Smiles," is placed on temporary suspension. Can the sleuthing skills developed while ferreting out clues and resolving previous mysteries be enough to track down whoever is behind the accusations and help save the dedicated principal's career? Will God once again help the faithful friends in their quest for truth and justice?Sunday Suspicion is the long-awaited, multi-requested finale to the highly-praised Juli Scott Mystery series.Award-winning Colleen L. Reece, 160+ books, six million copies sold, loves writing family-oriented fiction.

Juli Scott and Shannon Riley are closer than ever following the heart-stopping weeks beginning with Trouble on Tuesday. Their friendship, plus the loyalty and encouragement of the girls’ families, Dave Gilmore, and Ted Hilton, help Shannon survive being deprogrammed after her experiences as prisoner of a dangerous cult.Soon new storm clouds threaten. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time puts the girls and their friends in peril. What did one of them see or hear to become an unwilling Wednesday Witness? Even more important: which one?Mystery fans of all ages will love this series of fun, whodunnits with Juli and her high school friends. If you love Nancy Drew and Scooby Do, these are the books for you.

Time Period: 1620 Nov. Freezing weather, lack of food, and sickness make the first winter at Plymouth Colony a difficult and dangerous time. What would that winter be like for a ten-year-old girl? Find out in Rebekah in Danger, part of the Sisters in Time series. Written especially for eight- to twelve-year-old girls, this dramatic story shows how a seventeenth-century girl-not terribly different from girls of the twenty-first century-overcame some of the most challenging difficulties imaginable. Though the main character is fictional, the events and experiences are very real-providing an ideal vehicle for teaching American history and Christian faith.