by Tim Kennedy
First published 2003
Jakob thought responsibility was just another word to memorize for the spelling test. He discovers it means much more when real situations demand he step up and act. Judith waits for maturity to arrive like a package in the mail, but finds she must earn it through her own choices. Jack, living as a slave, searches for something precious that no master can take away from him. These young people face moments that test their character across five key areas of growth. They must learn new things about themselves and the world. They struggle with finding contentment when life feels unfair. They discover what courage really looks like when fear tries to stop them. They learn to make good choices even when no one is watching. Each character finds that growing up requires more than just getting older.
Genres: fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-transformation, found-family
330 pages · Hardcover · Christian Light Publishing