Books with author Jennifer Carter

Nick was born in a boy's body, but has always felt like a girl inside. Nick's family supports him when he says he no longer wants to be called a boy or dress like a boy; "Always remember to be who you are Nick. Remember that we love you, and we are so proud of you." (p. 17). Nick's parents find a group for families like theirs. With their support, Nick expresses a desire to be addressed as "she," and then to be named "Hope." Based on the author's experiences with her children.

Does your child love listening to Bible stories? Or are they all a little too boring and predictable?The Boy and the Battle is a re-imagining of the epic battle between the boy David and the giant, Goliath.When reading or listening to this story, children will be able to picture the scene, perhaps imagine themselves as David and understand that this is a real story, about a real child, just like them.If you'd like your child to understand that there are real challenges in life, but that God is there for us through them all, then this is the right book for you! Help your childre prepare for life in the real world, by getting to know more about the story and character David, a man after God's own heart.Give your child a real, honest hero that they can look up to everyday. Download now to start reading today!

Mother Nature has gotten sick, and her sister Sarafina must step in to keep the Plant and Animal Kingdoms running smoothly. Will she and her best friends be able to do it? Find out how their adventures unfold in books 1-4 of the Sarafina series:#1: Sarafina and the Mixed-up RainbowSarafina has always admired nature, but she never wanted to be in charge of it! That’s exactly what happens, though, when her sister—who happens to be Mother Nature—gets sick. Sarafina has to take care of the plants and animals, and there sure is a lot to learn. It’s not long before she starts making mistakes, like mixing up the colors of the rainbow. With the help of her two best friends, will she be able to fix her mistakes and get nature back on track? #2: Sarafina and the Muddy MessEver since Mother Nature got sick, her sister Sarafina has been in charge of nature—and taking care of the plants and animals sure has been tricky. It gets even trickier when a big storm is brewing over the desert where it shouldn’t be. Sarafina and her friends have one chance to keep the storm under control. Will they be able to do it, or will they become part of the muddy mess themselves? #3: Sarafina and the Bouncy IslandTaking over Mother Nature’s job hasn’t been easy. Sarafina has managed to mix up the colors of a rainbow and turn a desert into a muddy mess. But now she’s starting to get the hang of it…Or is she?When she and her friends learn that a big earthquake is about to shake a small island, they must find a way to keep the plants, animals, and people safe. Will they come up with a perfect plan, or will they find themselves in the middle of a bouncy disaster?#4: Sarafina and the Bubbly VolcanoNo one ever told Sarafina that the Fire was so dramatic. Since taking over Mother Nature’s job, she’s learned that Air is rascally, Water is weepy, and Earth is grumbly. But it’s not until a volcano is about to erupt that Sarafina finds out just how dramatic Fire is. How will she and her friends convince Fire to keep the volcano’s eruption calm and slow rather than explosive? Perhaps some pink bubbles might help…

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house in the country, where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to the enchanted realm of magical butterflies called Wishing Wings. These special butterflies have the power to make wishes come true! Addie is so excited to get a special visitor for the weekend, but things don't go quite as she's planned. Meanwhile, a new butterfly, Spring Shine, has come out of her chrysalis and somehow believes she's missing her magic-even though there's nothing wrong with her at all! It must be the magical curse at work, once again. When Spring Shine disappears, Addie must find her, and figure out a way to raise her spirits. Will she be able to help her friend, and discover who's responsible for this mess, before another butterfly gets hurt?Perfect for readers of Rainbow Magic and Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a dream come true!

Sarafina and her friends have a plan to cure Mother Nature: they must find all the past Mother Natures—the Grandmothers of Nature—and get their help. Will the grandmothers know what to do? Or will Sarafina and her friends have to go back to the drawing board? Find out in books 5-8 of the Sarafina series:#5: Sarafina and the Protected PyramidSarafina and her friends are off to meet the first Grandmother of Nature! Their journey takes them to Egypt where they find Grandma Neffie protecting a very important pyramid. Will they convince Grandma Neffie to take a break from her job and help them find a cure for Aurelia? Or will they come back to the castle empty-handed?#6: Sarafina and the Bamboozled CountrysideMeeting the second Grandmother of Nature in China is off to a good start. Grandma Ann is kind, calm, and thoughtful—and she wants to help Sarafina find a cure for Aurelia. But could Grandma Ann be too kind, calm, and thoughtful? When she says it will take at least two weeks for a cure, will Sarafina and her friends find a way to speed the process along before it’s too late? #7: Sarafina and the Raging RainforestKeeping up with the third Grandmother of Nature is much harder than Sarafina expected. In the rainforest, Grandma Cora would rather swing from the trees like a monkey than stand around chatting. How will Sarafina and her friends convince Grandma Cora to help cure Aurelia if they can’t get her to stay still? One thing is for sure: the Elements better play nicely if they want Grandma Cora’s help. But will they?#8: Sarafina and the Broken RulesThis is it: the last Grandmother of Nature adventure. Sarafina and her friends are off to meet Grandma Mickeyla—who happens to be Sarafina’s mom. This trip is so different, and not just because Sarafina is excited to spend time with her mother. Mickeyla has an idea to cure Aurelia that is so crazy that it just might work. Can Sarafina and her friends make it happen? There’s only one way to find out.

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to an enchanted realm of magical butterflies. These special butterflies--called Wishing Wings--have the power to make wishes come true!A new butterfly named Tiger Streak has just emerged, but something isn't right. She's under a curse that has her confused--she thinks she's a bee because of her beautifully striped wings! Now, only Addie and Clara can help her break the spell. But they have to do it before the day is over or she'll lose her magic forever.Perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a wish come true!

This one-of-a-kind picture book is a colorful introduction to Unitarian Universalism for children ages ?ve to nine. Simple language and appealing illustrations offer children accessible answers to commonly asked questions such as: Who are we? What do we believe? How do we worship? Who leads us? Do we read the Bible? What is our religious symbol? Do we pray? What is Sunday school? How do we celebrate.

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to an enchanted realm of magical butterflies. These special butterflies--called Wishing Wings--have the power to make wishes come true!A new butterfly named Tiger Streak has just emerged, but something isn't right. She's under a curse that has her confused--she thinks she's a bee because of her beautifully striped wings! Now, only Addie and Clara can help her break the spell. But they have to do it before the day is over or she'll lose her magic forever.Perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a wish come true!

Combining the emotional deftness of Sarah Dessen with the magical spark of New York City in wintertime, this affecting novel will inspire readers to pay closer attention to the world around them.What does it really mean to be kind . . . and why does it sometimes feel like the hardest thing in the world to do?High school senior Kendall, who just returned from a life-changing semester in Europe, and Max, who is drifting his way through a gap year before college, struggle with these questions when they witness a tragic accident in New York City during the holiday season.Racked with guilt, the two accept a dare to perform random acts of kindness to strangers. The challenge pulls these two teens, who have a history together from back home, closer and closer as they explore a vibrant city filled with other people’s stories and secrets.Kendall and Max can’t deny their growing bond, even though they both have other romantic entanglements and uncertain futures. As the clock counts down on New Year’s Eve, will they find themselves together at midnight?Jennifer Castle’s latest novel is a romantic, thought-provoking tale of human connection and how we find—and make—our place in the world.

The Beginning of After is a story of hope and healing from Jennifer Castle, a powerful new voice in teen fiction.When Laurel’s family dies in a horrific car accident, she struggles to put her life back together. She is now connected to David Kaufman, who lives down the block, and who lost his mother in the same crash. Both of their lives change—but not in the ways that they thought…Castle blends tragedy with romance, teen angst, and wit in The Beginning of After, a bittersweet, powerful debut novel that stands as a testament to how people can survive the unthinkable.

Does your child love listening to Bible stories? Or are they all a little too boring and predictable?The Boy and the Battle is a re-imagining of the epic battle between the boy David and the giant, Goliath.When reading or listening to this story, children will be able to picture the scene, perhaps imagine themselves as David and understand that this is a real story, about a real child, just like them.If you'd like your child to understand that there are real challenges in life, but that God is there for us through them all, then this is the right book for you! Help your childre prepare for life in the real world, by getting to know more about the story and character David, a man after God's own heart.Give your child a real, honest hero that they can look up to everyday. Download now to start reading today!

Sisters Addie and Clara have just moved to a new house in the country, where they discover that their backyard is a gateway to the enchanted realm of magical butterflies called Wishing Wings. These special butterflies have the power to make wishes come true! Addie is so excited to get a special visitor for the weekend, but things don't go quite as she's planned. Meanwhile, a new butterfly, Spring Shine, has come out of her chrysalis and somehow believes she's missing her magic-even though there's nothing wrong with her at all! It must be the magical curse at work, once again. When Spring Shine disappears, Addie must find her, and figure out a way to raise her spirits. Will she be able to help her friend, and discover who's responsible for this mess, before another butterfly gets hurt?Perfect for readers of Rainbow Magic and Princess Ponies, this magical chapter book series is a dream come true!