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    Choice Summer (Nikki Sheridan Series #1)

    by Karen Kingsbury

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    9.0
    VerdictRecommended
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    Book Summary

    This young adult novel introduces Nikki Sheridan, a teenager grappling with significant life changes, including her parents' divorce and moving to a new town. Faced with difficult choices, Nikki navigates friendships, family dynamics, and a budding faith journey, learning to trust God through her struggles.

    What it does well
    • Promotes healthy family values and emphasizes the importance of parental love, even in separation.
    • Illustrates the complexities of life choices and the impact of those decisions.
    • Shows growth in faith and reliance on God during difficult times.
    Watch for
    • Depicts the pain of divorce, which, while realistic, can be sensitive for some young readers.
    Verdict

    Highly recommended for young Christian readers, especially teenagers, as it offers relatable characters facing real-life challenges and provides positive, faith-based responses. It can be a good conversation starter for parents and teens about life choices and trusting God.

    ALIGNMYREAD RECOMMENDATION
    Highly recommended for young Christian readers, especially teenagers, as it offers relatable characters facing real-life challenges and provides positive, faith-based responses. It can be a good conversation starter for parents and teens about life choices and trusting God.
    Biblical alignment
    • Promotes healthy family values and emphasizes the importance of parental love, even in separation.
    • Illustrates the complexities of life choices and the impact of those decisions.
    • Shows growth in faith and reliance on God during difficult times.
    • Teaches about forgiveness and extending grace to others.
    • Addresses relevant teenage issues like peer pressure, crushes, and self-worth from a Christian perspective.
    Areas of concern
    • Depicts the pain of divorce, which, while realistic, can be sensitive for some young readers.
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