Books with author Courtney

A tween girl's guide to finding self-worth through God. Bestselling author Vicki Courtney knows that tween girls constantly struggle with self worth. With wit and wisdom, she shows girls to love what they see in the mirror, to deal with the pressures to look and be perfect, and to truly believe they are loved and wonderful, just the way God created them.   Girls will find such helpful topics as:Loving the imperfect youNot being self-obsessedFinding true beauty, inside and outSeeing how much God loves you

Drum set player Julia McCoy is not a typical marching band member. Forced to move across country and become a rookie as a junior, the newest tenor drummer deals with an intense Instructor, a cheerleader and the possibility of love in her own section.Told in engaging first person, Confessions of a Teenage Band Geek is not your typical YA story. Protagonist Julia McCoy’s plans for an amazing junior year suddenly shift when her parents announce they are moving from SoCal to Atlanta, GA. Resilient and optimistic Julia launches herself into her new life and starts by joining the marching band. A talented drum set player, the blonde proves herself as an intense percussionist and is awarded a spot in the tenor section, a subsection of Westlake high school’s competitive drumline. In addition, Julia joins a local rock band, Beans and Cornbread, and begins teaching drum set lessons. Events in the fast paced novel work around band camp, Beans and Cornbread's first show, an 'impacting' first marching band competition, sneaky cheerleading exes and an exciting Homecoming week. Fans of Courtney Brandt's Line series will be happy to see cameos from previous characters make appearances.Cover artwork by Helen Heinig.

Following up the best-selling first issue of this book-smart, magazine styled series, TeenVirtue 2 confidently guides young girls through the delicate world of key relationships: with family, with friends, with boys, and with God.The experienced, article-length insights of author/in-demand speaker Vicki Courtney are paired with slick, oversized pages and colorful contemporary designs that appeal to all female teenagers, regardless of where they are in their faith. Where they will be after perusing TeenVirtue 2 is undoubtedly closer to all the things that matter most.

Like any normal sixteen year old, Lucy Karate longs for the perfect junior year. She imagines herself having fun hanging out with friends, getting good grades, finally finding a boyfriend, and, above all, marching on The Battery. For Lucy, a member of the highly competitive Forrest Hills Flyers Marching Band, The Battery is a chance to actually march on the field and show everyone that girls really can be outstanding percussionists.Rewarded with second bass after intense tryouts, Lucy immediately finds herself in trouble when she begins secretly dating the rival school's Drum Line Captain, Sam Powell. At the same time, she finds it difficult to turn down the attentions of cymbal playing redheaded hottie, Nevada Petersen, from her own section. What's a girl to do?Woodwind or brass, color guard or majorette, you will want to follow Lucy's misadventures through marching band. Her struggles with chaotic band camp, cute rival drummers, intense indoor competitions, and a crazy love triangle will speak to the band geek in everyone.

Instead of just surviving relationships, why not cherish them? A teen girl's life is bursting with relationships—hard ones, favorite ones, and ones you would avoid if only you could. In Cherish, best-selling author Vicki Courtney offers godly yet timely advice on how to navigate and cultivate relationships with your parents, friends, guys, and everyone else who fills your day. You'll find your questions answered on such topics as:Top 10 friendship killers What to do when your family is falling apartWhat happens when good girls fall for bad boysHow to live in the digital worldWhy did God put you here anyway?

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Young Sakura has always wondered why her family kept a tight leash on her and her younger brother, never allowing them to leave the pack boundaries. Deep inside, she knows that she's meant for more than the comforting shelter of her secluded forest.Her belief is put to the test when a group of ruthless, powerful dragons invade her home and kidnap her pack. The dragon's king desperately wants to find the Wolves Amulet, a sacred item of the wolves that he believes will grant him freedom from his enchanted prison. After escaping the claws of capture, Sakura, her brother, and a childhood friend set out on a treacherous search for their family, abandoning the familiar boundaries of their home for the first time.When Sakura learns of her ancestral background - being a descendant from a supernatural wolf and the only one capable of unlocking the power within the amulet, the stakes become greater. With her true identity now revealed, she becomes the wolf king's greatest asset and the dragon king's main target, forcing Sakura to decide on the fate of her life and the world as she knows it.

With many favorite characters from The Line returning for an encore performance and some new faces you won't want to miss, audiences will definitely want to check out the latest book in Courtney Brandt's young adult marching band specific series. In A Fine Line, Lucy Karate is finally a senior and ready to make her permanent mark on the Forrest Hills High School drum line. After receiving the honor of section leader, the bass drummer's season starts out with a bang-literally. When recent British transfer student (and current heartthrob of the school's female population), Wes Mallinson, accidentally kicks a football directly into Lucy's drum one afternoon at practice, he inadvertently triggers a season long showdown of band geek vs. jock. Between multiple memorable senior pranks, a competitive halftime show with a twist, and answering the very important question: can feisty drum line girls and handsome footballers ever get along? A Fine Line will keep you entertained from the first page.

With many familiar characters returning for an encore performance and some new faces you won't want to miss, audiences will definitely want to check out the latest in Courtney Brandt's young adult marching band series.In Keeping in Line, sophomore Bronwyn Flueger eagerly anticipates her upcoming season as a member of the highly competitive Forrest Hills snare section. Disappointed by a slow start and lack of chemistry with the upperclassmen that surround her, Bronwyn decides to take matters into her own hands. With a not-so-hidden agenda, she turns to cute senior drum major, Drew O'Malley, and together they devise a way for Bronwyn to become a drum line insider. When their plans don't go as anticipated, the season takes an unexpected turn. With the entire band caught in the middle, will Forrest Hills be able to fulfill another championship year? Full of humorous twists, a memorable supporting cast, and lots of marching over a challenging semester, Keeping in Line is a must for the library of any marching band member or alumni!