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Preteen

  Almost Adult, Mueller (Book, CPH) Lonnie and Laura learn about being "almost adult" and help other preteens learn what it means to grow up-and grow in Jesus.

Getting Ready for the Guy and Girl Thing, Johnson/Shellenberg (Book, Regal) A book for teens that gives advice about relationships with the opposite sex and opens the door to communication with parents on these topics.

God Loves Me-So What!, Doud (Book, CPH) Guy Doud uses easy-to-remember acronyms, personal sharing, and slice-of-life stories to help junior highers grow to mature faith and make Christ-like decisions.

How to Parent the "Tweenager", Simon (Book, Nelson) This book gives parents information about a very crucial, but often overlooked, time in a child's life and offers insight into parenting this age group.

I'm in Junior High, But It's Not My Fault, (Book, CPH) A survival guide for junior highers, written by the experts-senior highers.

Preparing for Adolescence, Dobson (Book, Regal) How to speak directly and sincerely to adolescents about topics that trouble them: inferiority, conformity, puberty, romantic love, and identity.
 
 

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