Books with title Secret Keeper Girl Kit

Before they hit the beach and flock to pool parties, teach your daughters about modesty, purity, and sexuality. The proven message of purity in Secret Keeper is now available for younger girls.The world seeks to empower women, but one of the greatest powers you can teach your daughter is the power of modesty. For girls 8-12 (and their mothers or small group leaders), Dannah Gresh brings the message of purity in a biblical, engaging and bonding way - CDs, diaries with stickers, and talking points! Pop the CD into the car system to hear greetings from Dannah Gresh and contemporary artist Rebecca St. James, and take off on a new adventure together. Moms will learn the key risk factors for girls, while Dannah's fun approach will appeal to young girls looking for a positive adult role model. Each chapter in the mom's book suggests a creative date where you treat yourselves to things like a facial, manicure, new outfit, tea party ... both mom and daughter will learn valuable lessons corresponding to each date.

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year.Nominated for the Massachusetts Book Award.ALA Amelia Bloomer Book.IRA Notable Book for a Global Society.When her father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba's brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by his decisions. Asha knows this is temporary--just until Baba sends for them.But with scant savings and time passing, the tension builds: Ma, prone to spells of sadness, finds it hard to submit to her mother- and sister-in-law; Reet's beauty attracts unwanted marriage proposals; and Asha's promise to take care of Ma and Reet leads to impulsive behavior.What follows is a firestorm of rebuke--and secrets revealed! Asha's only solace is her rooftop hideaway, where she pours her heart out in her diary, and where she begins a clandestine friendship with Jay Sen, the boy next door. Asha can hardly believe that she, and not Reet, is the object of Jay's attention. Then news arrives about Baba . . . and Asha must make a choice that will change their lives forever.

Nothing helps a tween girl deal with life quite like a chat with her diary! This cute little volume, wraparound band included, complements other Secret Keeper Girl® resources from Dannah Gresh. Short reminders, Bible verses, and fun graphics sprinkled throughout help reinforce what you and your 8- to 12-year-old daughter have talked about during your dates and other mother-and-daughter times…drama with friends and mean girlswhat she thinks about boysher attitude toward her body and her appearancebad stuff in her worldher friendship with JesusMy Secret Keeper Girl Diary will strengthen your daughter’s grasp of biblical modesty, true inner beauty, and meaningful friendships as she grows, learns, and begins to think about herself in a new way. Hello Kitty, move over!

Before they hit the beach and flock to pool parties, teach your daughters about modesty, purity, and sexuality. The proven message of purity in Secret Keeper is now available for younger girls.The world seeks to empower women, but one of the greatest powers you can teach your daughter is the power of modesty. For girls 8-12 (and their mothers or small group leaders), Dannah Gresh brings the message of purity in a biblical, engaging and bonding way - CDs, diaries with stickers, and talking points! Pop the CD into the car system to hear greetings from Dannah Gresh and contemporary artist Rebecca St. James, and take off on a new adventure together. Moms will learn the key risk factors for girls, while Dannah's fun approach will appeal to young girls looking for a positive adult role model. Each chapter in the mom's book suggests a creative date where you treat yourselves to things like a facial, manicure, new outfit, tea party ... both mom and daughter will learn valuable lessons corresponding to each date.

What if the worst thing isn't that they don't believe you?Secret Keeper is the second part of the My Myth trilogy, and this astonishingly insightful and moving YA fantasy novel takes us even deeper into the painful reality of Emily's existence. If you thought that the first novel in this young adult trilogy was moving, fascinating, unique and powerful... just wait and see what lies between the pages of this remarkable sequel to the first psychological thriller. Abuse, fear, survival, and escapism are themes which few authors would dare to tackle, and fewer still would be able to handle with the deftness and skill shown by Jane Alvey Harris. Through her sensitive character development, incredible usage of plot, foreshadowing, and brutal, stark honesty - coupled with the multi-tonal fantasy of the imaginary realms she guides us through - Harris has been able to address some of the harshest realities of life head-on in this psychologically-charged novel.Secret Keeper is a further exploration of the scars wrought by abuse, the fear that never truly leaves, and the survival instincts that abuse brands onto the souls of sufferers. Everybody who has been affected by it attempts to deal with the horrors of childhood abuse in different ways, and this fantasy tragedy crossover novel approaches the most difficult of subjects from a sideways perspective, which - for all its fantasy elements - remains utterly real to the characters Jane Alvey Harris so vividly paints. Emily, now seventeen, wove an entire world of myth and magic, fantasy and fairy-like creatures to escape into when the pain became too overwhelming. When we last saw her, Emily was striving to come to terms with The First Realm - the world she created - and by accepting its significance in her life, she was able to use the power and strength she possesses in this alternate reality to deal with the oncoming fears she was having to face. Our teenage heroine managed to accept the truth of her past trauma, and she struck a balance between her battered egos, her inner life, and the role she must play as older sister... and survivor. The battle may have been won, but the war in the deepest part of her psyche had been waged for many, many years, and continues to rage on with a fiery intensity within. Once again, Emily's sense of security, and the tightrope she has been walking so carefully, is about to be shaken. Her mother has been released from rehab, and on the same day, her father expresses his intention to bring the family together again. The threat of past abuse once again raises its ugly head, and Emily steels herself through her panic with one thing on her mind: to protect her younger siblings from the horrors she once had to endure. In order to do this, she knows that she will have to gather her strength and do the unimaginable. She knows that she cannot hold onto her Secret for much longer, and it's time to speak out and allow it to fly. In her desperation, Emily steps back into her world of escapism. However, the Seven Kingdoms she left behind have been plunged into chaos, and the hours she has at her disposal are fast slipping away. The Champion must be found... as once again, her Dad is threatening to unravel all the work she's done, all of those battles she has fought. Emily must complete her task, and return to the Second Realm of her waking life - her family is depending upon her, and she's determined to save her siblings from the pain she's struggled so long to contain. Can she overcome her fears, tap into her powers and succeed? Or is she, in fact, her own worst enemy? Only time will tell in this stunning young adult romance fantasy... and time is fast running out. Readers of young adult fantasy fiction, psychological thrillers and inspirational memoirs alike will find themselves captivated. *Non-explicit trigger warning for childhood abuse and trauma including molestation

From National Book Award finalist, Mitali Perkins, comes a dramatic tale about a displaced Indian family in the 1970s. When Asha’s father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba’s brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by his decisions. Asha knows this is temporary—just until Baba sends for them. But with scant savings and time passing, the tension builds: Ma, prone to spells of sadness, finds it hard to submit to her mother- and sister-in-law; Reet’s beauty attracts unwanted marriage proposals; and Asha's promise to take care of Ma and Reet leads to impulsive behavior. Asha’s only solace is her rooftop hideaway, where she pours her heart out in her diary, and where she begins a clandestine friendship with Jay Sen, the boy next door—against the rules of the house. Asha can hardly believe that she, and not Reet, is the object of Jay’s attention. But when tragedy strikes, Asha must make a painful choice that will change their lives forever “Well-developed characters, funny dialogue, and the authentic depiction of spunky Asha's longing for romance and female self-determination, set in a culture that restrains women's choices, make this book an attractive pick.”—School Library Journal "Achingly realistic."—Kirkus "An intimate and absorbing drama.”—Publisher's Weekly "Heartbreaking and hopeful." —ALA Booklist

What if the worst thing isn't that they don't believe you? What if the worst thing is that they just don't care?Seventeen year-old Emily has accepted the truth of her past trauma and made peace with her battered egos. She's won the first battle...barely...but the war in her psyche still rages. The same day Mom is released from rehab and Emily finishes detox, Dad announces he's ready to be a family again, throwing Emily into panic. Determined to protect her younger brothers and sister from Dad, she gathers the strength to do the hardest thing she's ever done: speak her Secret. But it isn't enough. Nobody will intervene. Emily is more alone and helpless than ever. Her therapist suggests that the key to resolving her crises lies within the mysterious First Realm, where Emily has access to her Fae abilities and where she can find her Champion…the one person with enough power to end the destructive cycle of abuse and help Emily transform from victim to survivor. Desperate for guidance, Emily returns to the First Realm only to discover the Seven Kingdoms in total chaos. She has just a few days to find her Champion before Dad comes for her. Can she complete her task and return to the Second Realm in time to save her family, or will her dreaded premonition turn out to be true: that she is her own worst enemy?

When her father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba’s brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by his decisions. Asha knows this is temporary—just until Baba sends for them. But with scant savings and time passing, the tension builds: Ma, prone to spells of sadness, finds it hard to submit to her mother- and sister-in-law; Reet’s beauty attracts unwanted marriage proposals; and Asha's promise to take care of Ma and Reet leads to impulsive behavior. What follows is a firestorm of rebuke—and secrets revealed! Asha’s only solace is her rooftop hideaway, where she pours her heart out in her diary, and where she begins a clandestine friendship with Jay Sen, the boy next door. Asha can hardly believe that she, and not Reet, is the object of Jay’s attention. Then news arrives about Baba . . . and Asha must make a choice that will change their lives forever.

When her father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba’s brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by his decisions. Asha knows this is temporary—just until Baba sends for them. But with scant savings and time passing, the tension builds: Ma, prone to spells of sadness, finds it hard to submit to her mother- and sister-in-law; Reet’s beauty attracts unwanted marriage proposals; and Asha's promise to take care of Ma and Reet leads to impulsive behavior. What follows is a firestorm of rebuke—and secrets revealed! Asha’s only solace is her rooftop hideaway, where she pours her heart out in her diary, and where she begins a clandestine friendship with Jay Sen, the boy next door. Asha can hardly believe that she, and not Reet, is the object of Jay’s attention. Then news arrives about Baba . . . and Asha must make a choice that will change their lives forever.From the Hardcover edition.

When her father loses his job and leaves India to look for work in America, Asha Gupta, her older sister, Reet, and their mother must wait with Baba’s brother and his family, as well as their grandmother, in Calcutta. Uncle is welcoming, but in a country steeped in tradition, the three women must abide by his decisions. Asha knows this is temporary—just until Baba sends for them. But with scant savings and time passing, the tension builds: Ma, prone to spells of sadness, finds it hard to submit to her mother- and sister-in-law; Reet’s beauty attracts unwanted marriage proposals; and Asha's promise to take care of Ma and Reet leads to impulsive behavior. What follows is a firestorm of rebuke—and secrets revealed! Asha’s only solace is her rooftop hideaway, where she pours her heart out in her diary, and where she begins a clandestine friendship with Jay Sen, the boy next door. Asha can hardly believe that she, and not Reet, is the object of Jay’s attention. Then news arrives about Baba . . . and Asha must make a choice that will change their lives forever.