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Ask Lily (Young Women of Faith: Lily Series, Book 5) - Softcover

Book 5 of 14: The Lily

Rue, Nancy

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9780310232544: Ask Lily (Young Women of Faith: Lily Series, Book 5)
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ISBN 10: 0310232546 ISBN 13: 9780310232544
Publisher: Zonderkidz, 2001

Synopsis

At last---Lily's in middle school and it doesn't take long for her to get right into the thick of things. She joins the school newspaper staff and becomes the anonymous writer of the 'Answer Girl' advice column. It's all in fun at first---Lily gives witty answers to such questions as 'What do I do about a dog that keeps eating my homework?' Then Lily gets a more serious query and actually gives helpful advice, and it's not long before word gets around that the mysterious 'Answer Girl' can solve ANY problem. Before long Lily thinks she's Dr. Know-it-all---reading every sidewalk psychology and self-help book she can lay hands on, and watching afternoon talk shows. But things quickly go sour when Lily steps outside her boundaries. After her 'expert' advice nearly costs her a close friend, Lily realizes there isn't always a clear-cut answer, particularly in those gray areas. But once again, Lily learns that God is the REAL answer giver.

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About the Author

Nancy Rue has written over 100 books for girls, is the editor of the Faithgirlz Bible, and is a popular speaker and radio guest with her expertise in tween and teen issues. She and husband, Jim, have raised a daughter of their own and now live in Tennessee.

From the Back Cover

At last--Lily's in middle school and it doesn't take long for her to get right into the thick of things. She joins the school newspaper staff and becomes the anonymous writer of the Answer Girl advice column. It's all in fun at first--Lily gives witty answers to such questions as What do I do about a dog that keeps eating my homework? Then Lily gets a more serious query and actually gives helpful advice, and it's not long before word gets around that the mysterious Answer Girl can solve ANY problem. Before long Lily thinks she's Dr. Know-it-all--reading every sidewalk psychology and self-help book she can lay hands on, and watching afternoon talk shows. But things quickly go sour when Lily steps outside her boundaries. After her expert advice nearly costs her a close friend, Lily realizes there isn't always a clear-cut answer, particularly in those gray areas. But once again, Lily learns that God is the REAL answer giver.

Reviews

Rue's appealing series has made consistent appearances on the CBA bestseller list since it began last year. It's no wonder Lily, a brainy middle-schooler, is both lively and lifelike, much more robust than her counterparts in other religious-themed fiction. The problems she faces tend to be staples of girls' series: in Ask, for example, Lily starts an advice column in her school paper and ends up needing a dose of her own counsel. When she turns into a "rebel," Lily becomes interested in Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi and goes overboard with her desire to improve students' treatment at school. But Rue develops these conflicts with imagination and sympathy for her character. Lily's parents and her stalwart friends redirect her to prayer and God. Fortunately, the parents are free-thinking enough that their responses may catch readers off-guard once in a while. A hallmark of this series is its nonfiction tie-ins; companion volumes offer straight, candid and Christian advice on topics related to the novels' themes. For these novels, there will be The Blurry Rules Book: It's a God Thing ($7.99 paper -70152-X) and The It's MY Life Book: It's a God Thing ($7.99 paper, -70153-8), both by Rue. A YWOF (Young Woman of Faith) journal and Bible are also available.
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Publisher
Zonderkidz
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0310232546
ISBN 13 
9780310232544
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
144
Rating
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