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lds young adult fiction:

the "molly mormon?" series!

“Molly Mormon? and Molly Married? are two of the best books I’ve ever read for LDS teens. The problems are realistic, the action is continuous, and the main character is absolutely captivating. These books are not only well written but also funny and spiritual—in a non-preachy way. I heartily recommend the Molly books and look forward to reading more in the future.”

—Rachel Ann Nunes, author of the bestselling Ariana Series

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molly mommy? (bonneville books: 2005)      We fell in love with Molly Chambers, the spirited strawberry blonde in Molly Mormon? And she fell in love in the sequel, Molly Married? Now it’s time for Molly to live happily ever after in Molly Mommy?

     But Molly soon discovers that the pathway to “happily ever after” can be full of winding turns and obstacles—from the ups and downs of married student life to her kid brother crashing in on her newlywed year as an unexpected house guest to the reappearance of ghosts from her past in the form of Chad Hanks and Brandon Mace. And in the middle of it all, Molly receives some incredible news—she’s pregnant!

     In the familiar, humorous, and often poignant tone of her previous books, Tamra Norton has once again created an enchanting tale. Molly Mommy? will give you some good laughs, pull at your heartstrings, and ultimately leave you feeling confident with your role in Heavenly Father’s eternal plan of happiness.

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molly married? (bonneville books: 2003)      Molly Chambers, the spirited strawberry blond we fell in love with in Molly Mormon? is back. And so is Elder Brandon Mace—from a mission in Texas. After two years as a devoted pen pal, Molly has dreams of a bright future that include attending BYU-Idaho, rooming with her cousin, and best friend, Shannon, and most of all, falling in love with Brandon—the guy who has made her heart flutter since high school.

     But college life throws Molly numerous twists—feelings of jealousy toward her beautiful roommate Elena, comical encounters with the always unannounced, but ever-diligent home-teachers, Ernie and Bart, to the joys of ballroom dancing with Gordon the goofball. Will college life ever settle down enough for Molly to find the true love she has been seeking?

     Enjoy this highly anticipated, true-to-life tale full of laughter, love, and lessons of life. Dreams really can come true when the Holy Ghost is allowed to be our guide.

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molly mormon? (bonneville books: 2002)      Is it just a myth that a teenager can keep high standards and still be well-liked? Molly Chambers certainly hopes not. She just tries to do what is right and be herself, even if that brings ridicule from guys like Travis and Mitch. She can even handle the verbal jabs of Jennavive Taylor, the most popular girl in school.

     But soon Molly faces a whole new challenge. When Molly's best friend is swept away by the school's top athlete-and top party guy-Molly unexpectedly finds herself attracted to his best friend. Reality tells her this relationship could never work out, but her heart tells her otherwise.

     This enchanting, true-to-life novel takes you along on Molly's journey, where humbling Homecoming dates and heartaches are mingled with valued friendships and staying true to the truth . . . while unknowingly helping others along the way.

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     Dani longs to feel special and appreciated, just like her beautiful, perfect older sister, Trista. In a journalism class, Dani is reunited with Jarret Allen, an old childhood friend. Jarret helps Dani recognize that she doesn’t need to change her outward appearance to feel good on the inside.

     Tamra Norton has once again created a marvelous story full of witty humor and enchanting characters. Her charming style draws you in to the main character’s life. This story is a treasure for all to enjoy!

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non-fiction

     Drawing on a wealth of knowledge, fourteen authors give you the answers to the pitfalls and problems faced by writers everywhere in this comprehensive volume. Whether you've written all your life, or have just begun to experience the joys of putting pen to paper, this book has what you need, to keep you going, achieve more, and—most importantly—do it right.

• Refine ideas into workable, exciting plots
•  Pen a "can't-put-it-down" opening
•  Find the time and inspiration to write
•  Create seamless plots and subplots
•  Research fiction and nonfiction topics
•  Utilize positive (and negative) feedback
•  Overcome annoying Writer's Block
•  AND MUCH MORE!

Written in the same easy-going manner as its companion volume, Publishing Secrets, LDS Storymakers: Writing Secrets offers just the right encouragement and advice needed when faced with two hundred empty pages. Learn from the extensive experiences—both good and bad—of fourteen successful LDS authors as they explain how, and how not, to write your story. 

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     From making the decision to homeschool your large family, to developing a curriculum that will work for varied ages, to the process of turning that inevitable chaos into education—Homeschooling a Houseful: Juggling 101 addresses all of these issues and more. This one-of-a kind resource not only gives practical suggestions for that homeschooling mom-of-many, but will also allow you to peek into the lives of several “seasoned” large homeschooling families to see first-hand how they have managed to juggle home-education…in a big way!