Browse all books

Books with author Nancy N. Rue

  • NIV, Ultimate Bible for Girls

    Nancy N. Rue

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, Jan. 8, 2019)
    This beautiful Bible shows every tween girl she’s totally unique and special.Packed with exciting features that help tween girls better understand themselves and Scripture, the NIV Ultimate Bible for Girls* teaches girls that the Bible is real, relevant, and, best of all, that the story of God and his people is also their story. This feature-filled Bible from the popular Faithgirlz brand is especially designed to speak to the hearts of tween girls everywhere.Features include:Book introductions—Read about the who, when, where, and what of each book.Dream Girl—Use your imagination to put yourself in the story.Bring It On!—Take quizzes to really get to know yourself.Is There a Little (Eve, Ruth, Isaiah) in You?—See for yourself what you have in common.Words to Live By—Check out these Bible verses that are great for memorizing.What Happens Next?—Create a list of events to tell a Bible story in your own words.Oh, I Get It!—Find answers to Bible questions you've wondered about.The complete New International Version (NIV) translationVibrant, two-color interiorBeautiful cover girls will loveFeatures written by bestselling author and tween expert Nancy Rue9.3-point type sizeUsing the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy-to-read for kids. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.*Formerly known as the NIV Faithgirlz Bible.
    X
  • NIV, Ultimate Bible for Girls

    Nancy N. Rue

    Imitation Leather (Zonderkidz, Oct. 1, 2019)
    This beautiful Bible shows every tween girl she’s totally unique and special.Packed with exciting features that help tween girls better understand themselves and Scripture, the NIV Ultimate Bible for Girls* teaches girls that the Bible is real, relevant, and, best of all, that the story of God and his people is also their story. This feature-filled Bible from the popular Faithgirlz brand is especially designed to speak to the hearts of tween girls everywhere.Features include:Book introductions—Read about the who, when, where, and what of each book.Dream Girl—Use your imagination to put yourself in the story.Bring It On!—Take quizzes to really get to know yourself.Is There a Little (Eve, Ruth, Isaiah) in You?—See for yourself what you have in common.Words to Live By—Check out these Bible verses that are great for memorizing.What Happens Next?—Create a list of events to tell a Bible story in your own words.Oh, I Get It!—Find answers to Bible questions you've wondered about.The complete New International Version (NIV) translationVibrant, two-color interiorBeautiful cover girls will loveRibbon marker to easily hold your placeFeatures written by bestselling author and tween expert Nancy Rue9.3-point type sizeUsing the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy-to-read for kids. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.*Formerly known as the NIV Faithgirlz Bible.
    X
  • You! A Christian Girl's Guide to Growing Up

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, March 5, 2013)
    Knowledge is power, girlfriend.One day you were an easy-going kid, and the next—wham! You’re an emotional roller-coaster. Hair is growing in all-new places, and your best friend whispers the word “bra” in gym class.Now that you’re not a little girl anymore, you have lots of questions about growing up, your changing body, and your desires to move beyond kiddie lip gloss. In this book you’ll discover all the really weird body stuff you’re going through is actually part of God’s plan for the beautiful, confident, grown-up you! In addition to health and beauty tips, you’ll find answers to some awkward, changing-body questions, ways to create a unique style all your own, and most importantly, you’ll discover the true beauty that is revealed as you grow closer to God in this fun, inspirational and interactive book by best-selling author Nancy Rue.
    W
  • Sorry I'm Not Sorry: An Honest Look at Bullying from the Bully

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Thomas Nelson, April 28, 2015)
    Bullies aren’t born mean—through the vicious cycle of mean, bullies are made.According to the Ambassadors 4 Kids Club, one out of every four students is bullied—and 85% of these situations never receive intervention. Parents, students, and teachers have amped up solving the bullying problem for a networked generation of kids. Written by bestselling author Nancy Rue, each book in the Mean Girl Makeover trilogy focuses on a different character’s point of view: the bully, the victim, and the bystander. The books show solid biblical solutions to the bullying problem set in a story for tween girls.Sorry I’m Not Sorry tells the story of Kylie Steppe, former queen bee of Gold Country Middle School. After bullying a fellow GCMS student, Kylie has been expelled—and she has to attend mandatory counseling. Without her posse to aid her and other peers to torment, Kylie focuses on the person who stole her GVMS popularity crown: Tori Taylor. As Kylie plots revenge on Tori, she attends therapy sessions, where she reveals a few details that might explain why she finds power in preying on her middle school peers. After a rough year with bullying backfire, will Kylie decide to become more empathetic with her peers?It's hard for tweens to imagine why a bully acts the way she does. Sorry I’m Not Sorry shows girls that they hold the power to stop bullying through mutual understanding and acts of love.Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.375
    Y
  • Sophie's World

    Nancy N. Rue

    eBook (Zonderkidz, Dec. 15, 2009)
    When future film director Sophie LaCroix visits Williamsburg, Virginia, her imagination sends her straight into the eighteenth century. An unlikely heroine, Sophie’s forced to use her new-found war tactics to foil a heinous plot and save a friend from impending humiliation by the popular girls.
  • So Not Okay: An Honest Look at Bullying from the Bystander

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Thomas Nelson, May 20, 2014)
    There is no such thing as neutral.According to the Ambassadors 4 Kids Club, one out of every four students is bullied—and 85% of these situations never receive intervention. Parents, students, and teachers alike have amped up the discussion of how to solve the bullying problem for a networked generation of kids. Written by bestselling author, Nancy Rue, each book in the Mean Girl Makeover trilogy focuses on a different character’s point of view: the bully, the victim, and the bystander. Each girl has a different personality so that every reader can find a character she relates to. The books, based on Scripture, show solid biblical solutions to the bullying problem set in a story for kids.So Not Okay, the first book in the series, tells the story of Tori Taylor, a quiet sixth grader at Gold Country Middle School in Grass Valley, California. Tori knows to stay out of the way of Kylie, the queen bee of GCMS. When an awkward new student named Ginger becomes Kylie's new target, Tori whispers a prayer of thanks that it’s not her. But as Kylie’s bullying of Ginger continues to build, Tori feels guilty and tries to be kind to Ginger. Pretty soon, the bullying line of fire directed toward Ginger starts deflecting onto Tori, who must decide if she and her friends can befriend Ginger and withstand Kylie’s taunts, or do nothing and resume their status quo. Tori’s decision dramatically changes her trajectory for the rest of the school year.
    Z+
  • Meet Sophie

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, April 27, 2013)
    Meet Sophie LaCroix, a creative soul with a desire to become a great film director someday, and she definitely has a flair for drama! Her overactive imagination frequently lands her in trouble, but her faith and friends always save the day. This bindup includes two-books-in-one. Sophie’s World: Future film director Sophie LaCroix visits Williamsburg, Virginia, where her imagination sends her into the eighteenth century, and she learns old battle techniques from Colonial times. Once home, her new-found war tactics come to the rescue when she uncovers a plot by the popular girls to humiliate Sophie’s friend. Sophie’s Secret: Sophie and her friends launch an “archaeological expedition” and make a disturbing discovery. Sophie uncovers a shocking family secret. In light of this new revelation, will she ever be able to trust her parents again?
    W
  • Motorcycles, Sushi and One Strange Book

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Zondervan, May 8, 2010)
    From bestselling author Nancy Rue comes a YA contemporary novel that combines coming-of-age drama with a rom-com series of adventures as one girl deals with her complicated family and first love. Jesse Hatcher is used to keeping everything together—from trying to manage her thoughts amidst her ADHD to helping her mom through bipolar “phases” and keeping the reality of the highs and lows—and their living situation—a secret. But when her supposedly dead father, Lou, appears and her mother becomes suicidal, her taped-together life comes undone.Soon Jesse is placed in Lou’s temporary custody, where she has everything but control. As she works her Dad-mandated job learning to make sushi with a chef intent on torturing her, she concocts a plan to get back to her real home. But then a cute boy named Rocky and the thrill of riding his motorcycle complicate things, and the book she found seems to have all the answers she doesn’t want to hear. Torn between what her mom wants and a life she might actually enjoy, Jesse is forced to make a crazy decision.Motorcycles, Burritos & One Strange Book:features a vibrant and witty protagonist dealing with the realities of a divided family and mental illnessis a Christy award-winning novel that explores the ideas of self-worth and empowermentprovides an inspirational message for those dealing with tough circumstancesis the first book in the Real Life series
  • Horse Crazy Lily

    Nancy Rue

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, April 1, 2003)
    Lily's in love! With horses?! Back in the 'saddle' for another exciting adventure, Lily's gone western and destined to be the next famous cowgirl. After her first horseback-riding experience, Lily's hooked. Her room practically turns into a stable and her life is all about horses. Of course her pleas for her very own horse go unacknowledged, so Lily does the next best thing ... she gets an unofficial job at a stable. But does she do it for the love of horses or to escape dealing with her new adopted sister, Tessa? When the unthinkable happens at the stable, Lily is left wondering, Where is God? Why did he let it happen?, but learns a real lesson in faith and who God really is.
    W
  • The Beauty Book

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Thomas Nelson, May 1, 2012)
    Learn with Lily and her friends just what it means to be beautiful in God’s eyes―inside and out!In a society so focused on the idea that external beauty reigns supreme, it can be difficult for young girls to figure out what “true” beauty is all about. This unique and creative book for girls ages 7–11 answers the common questions girls ask during this often confusing and overwhelming stage in their lives in an inviting and conversational manner.Filled with fun quizzes, imaginative activities, and cool illustrations, The Beauty Book offers cool, relevant information about everything from great hair styles to tattoos, from skin care to clothes, and much more. Above all, the message that God-confidence is beautiful is highlighted on each and every page.
    U
  • Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself but I Don't Know Who I Am

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, March 5, 2013)
    Growing up is tough, especially when you have to deal with peer pressure, changing friendships, and deciding who you really are inside when everything around you (and the feelings inside you) seems to change throughout the day. Bestselling middle grade author Nancy Rue knows what you’re going through, and this book is filled with quizzes, activities, journaling space, advice, as well as quotes from girls who are experiencing the same inner questions—all with the goal of helping you uncover the unique, confident you God made you to be.Have you ever gotten the advice, “Just be yourself”? But that advice is hard to follow when you’re not even sure who “yourself” really is. Especially when who you are seems to change depending on whether you are with your friends, your family, or your crush. And there are some parts of yourself even you haven’t figured out yet! In Everyone Tells Me to Be Myself but I Don’t Know Who I Am, surveys, helpful tips, interactive journaling space to figure out your thoughts and record your self-discoveries, and quotes from girls asking the same “Who am I, really?” questions combine to help you start your journey toward figuring out exactly who the real you is inside—and the reasons why God created you with the personality, passions, and quirks he did. Because once you discover your true, authentic self, you will want to share it with the world!Everybody Tells Me to Be Myself but I Don’t Know Who I Am:Is written specifically for girls eight to thirteenCombines solid advice, meaningful questions, and fun, engaging activities to help middle school and early teen girls uncover who they are inside, and grow the confidence to be true to themselves in any situationContains journaling space directly in the bookCan also be used in group settings like GEMS, American Heritage Girls, group studies, or mentorship settingsComes from the Faithgirlz brand, which presents clean and inspiring books for tween girls
    Y
  • Girl Politics

    Nancy N. Rue

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, March 5, 2013)
    In this revised edition, bestselling author Nancy Rue provides a guide on how to deal with girl politics, God-style.Yesterday you were BFFs, planning to attend the same college and be in each other’s weddings. Today you sat down at the lunch table and she got up and left without a word, taking other friends with her, and giggling as they walked away. Your teacher says ignore her, your mom says talk to her, and your dad says, “It’s just what kids do.” You’re angry, hurt, and wondering, what happened? When is it just a girl thing, and when is it more? Girl Politics has all the info on friends, bullies, frenemies, and more, with real-life examples, conversation starters, Internet tactics, and tips to protect yourself―God style―Revised and updated with more examples from real girls, tackling more issues relevant in today’s media-driven world.
    U