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  • Burned

    Kristi Holl

    eBook (Zonderkidz, Jan. 4, 2011)
    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.
  • Poisoned

    Kristi Holl

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Feb. 26, 2011)
    A sickening scenario. When a group of friends fall sick after preparing a birthday dinner, Jeri McKane suspects that the illnesses are linked. Is it simply an unfortunate event or have the friends been intentionally poisoned? Jeri’s detective instinct says something isn’t right, and the girls follow a trail that leads to some not-so-sweet evidence. Will the girls discover God’s goodness and grace in the midst of unfair and sinister events, or will they be left with a permanently bad taste in their mouths?
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  • Betrayed

    Kristi Holl

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Feb. 26, 2011)
    In this second book of the Boarding School Mysteries series, a suspenseful story perfect for young readers ten and up, sixth-grader Jeri McKane is shocked when a blackmailer targets her best friend, Rosa, revealing secrets very few people would know. But when Rosa accuses Jeri of writing the threatening notes, Jeri's investigations to clear her name and uncover the truth lead her into more danger than she ever could have imagined.Jeri couldn't be more excited that Rosa landed the lead role in their school's presentation of the musical Cinderella. But her best friend's usually upbeat personality is dulled during practice ... and soon Jeri finds out why. Rosa received a note containing a secret that could get her kicked off the play unless she pays to keep things quiet. Jeri is determined to find answers, but as the notes increase, so does the number of suspects. And Rosa is becoming convinced the culprit might be Jeri herself. At the same time, Jeri's absent father has suddenly reached out after months of no communication. But just as Jeri feels her life can't get more complicated, her investigation leads her directly into danger.Betrayed:Is part of the Boarding School Mysteries series, which also includes Vanished, Burned, and PoisonedIs a thrilling yet cozy mystery ideal for readers ten and upFeatures a strong female protagonist who, like a modern-day Nancy Drew, uses her mind and isn't afraid to stand up for the truthComes from the Faithgirlz brand, which presents clean and inspiring books for tween girls
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  • Vanished

    Kristi Holl

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Feb. 26, 2011)
    Too much vanished to handle? Twelve-year-old Jeri McKane knew that attending boarding school hundreds of miles from home would be hard, but she never imagined anything like this. Her mom— too busy even to answer Jeri’s phone calls and emails—sends the devastating word that she can’t make it to Parents’ Weekend. Then the school bus carrying Jeri’s roommate Rosa mysteriously disappears. A natural sleuth, Jeri knows there are leads to be followed and follows her instincts to discover new dimensions of faith and courage. Can Jeri continue to trust God even in the most confusing of times?
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  • Betrayed

    Kristi Holl

    eBook (Zonderkidz, Jan. 4, 2011)
    In this second book of the Boarding School Mysteries series, a suspenseful story perfect for young readers ten and up, sixth-grader Jeri McKane is shocked when a blackmailer targets her best friend, Rosa, revealing secrets very few people would know. But when Rosa accuses Jeri of writing the threatening notes, Jeri's investigations to clear her name and uncover the truth lead her into more danger than she ever could have imagined.Jeri couldn't be more excited that Rosa landed the lead role in their school's presentation of the musical Cinderella. But her best friend's usually upbeat personality is dulled during practice ... and soon Jeri finds out why. Rosa received a note containing a secret that could get her kicked off the play unless she pays to keep things quiet. Jeri is determined to find answers, but as the notes increase, so does the number of suspects. And Rosa is becoming convinced the culprit might be Jeri herself. At the same time, Jeri's absent father has suddenly reached out after months of no communication. But just as Jeri feels her life can't get more complicated, her investigation leads her directly into danger.Betrayed:Is part of the Boarding School Mysteries series, which also includes Vanished, Burned, and PoisonedIs a thrilling yet cozy mystery ideal for readers ten and upFeatures a strong female protagonist who, like a modern-day Nancy Drew, uses her mind and isn't afraid to stand up for the truthComes from the Faithgirlz brand, which presents clean and inspiring books for tween girls
  • Vanished

    Kristi Holl

    eBook (Zonderkidz, Jan. 4, 2011)
    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.
  • Poisoned

    Kristi Holl

    eBook (Zonderkidz, Jan. 4, 2011)
    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!
  • The Rose Beyond the Wall

    Kristi Holl

    Library Binding (Atheneum, Sept. 1, 1985)
    Rachel's family brings Grandma home to live her final days, and everyone, including Rachel and Grandma herself, must find a path to acceptance
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  • The Boarding School Mysteries Collection

    Kristi Holl

    eBook (Zonderkidz, Aug. 4, 2015)
    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.
  • Burned

    Kristi Holl

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Feb. 26, 2011)
    Things are heating up. Abby Wright 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? Worse yet, is the firebug at Landmark School targeting her? In the face of great danger, middle-school classmates are faced with the choice to trust God or to give in to their fears. Will faith and friendship prevail or has Jeri finally met a challenge too big to handle?
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  • Finding God in Tough Times: 90 Devotions for Real Girls Facing Real Life

    Kristi Holl

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Dec. 24, 2013)
    You Don’t Have to Go It AloneEvery 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.
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  • Girlz Rock: 90-Day Devotional

    Kristi Holl

    language (Zonderkidz, May 26, 2009)
    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.