For middle school friends Amy, Jennifer, Morgan, Katie, and Nikki, friendship is forged not just through celebrating fun times together but also through supporting each other in tough times. So when Maggie arrives as a new student in their class they don’t hesitate to make her feel welcome and invite her to join their group. Together these six girls will weather the storms of young adulthood by relying on God for wisdom and guidance.
Laurel Hill is a book about six young Christian girls and their joys and struggles through childhood. It begins showing five friends in a rural small town, introducing them to the reader. The story then brings in a sixth young girl, who is new to the town, and shows the relationship that develops between her and the five friends.
Throughout the manuscript, there are several main events that transpire – from solving a mystery of stolen bicycles, to celebrating the end of the school year at an amusement park, and even a few birthday parties. There are also some obstacles and issues that are brought to light, as the girls learn to deal with their trials by relying on God for wisdom and guidance – whether dealing with a bully, or overcoming the pain of losing a loved one, these characters display faith and love in their daily walks as young people.
These six main characters represent today’s young Christian girls, and clearly denotes their everyday walk through life, as they try to keep Christ as their focus. Each of the girls has a unique personality, as well as talents and passions that any young girl will clearly identify with.
Pick up your copy of the 1st book in the middle grade fiction Laurel Hill series, Laurel Hill: New Beginnings today.
