Bøger af Glenda Faye Mathes

Spring break promises 12-year-old Emily Hanford a long-awaited vacation, basking in the sun on Cancun's white beaches. But a global pandemic sweeps away her holiday dream and surges into her daily reality. Waves of change overwhelm her, especially as Dad's remarriage looms. How can Emily live in the same house as an unpopular boy in her class? Isolated from her other classmates, will Emily find her truest friend?

Matthew Vos doesn't like feeling afraid. He wants to be brave, but discovers that being a hero isn't at all what he'd imagined. Will his dream to attend the Cadet International Camporee ever come true? And what's up with that crabby new girl in town? Join Matthew as he makes strides in facing fears and forging friendships."Glenda Faye Mathes effectively portrays the trauma, excitement, and relief of events associated with great danger and courage. Her narrative is rich in imagery, momentum, and emotion with humor to lighten intensity. I applaud her for taking up topics of fear, loss, courage, and authentic masculinity." -Paul T. Berghaus, U.S. Army Chaplain, Fort Benning, GA"Well written and captivating, this book provides surprises and important lessons as Matthew strives to overcome his fears and to be more like the heroes he admires. Children in different circumstances will easily identify with Matthew's feelings and struggles." -Simonetta Carr, author of Christian Biographies for Young Readers, including the San Diego Book Awards winner, Anselm of Canterbury"Glenda Faye Mathes writes with energy and intentionality. When she describes a coming tornado, I glance nervously out the window. Young people will feel like the author is inside their heads, so intimate is her knowledge of her readers. This honest portrayal of a preacher's kid speaks to the extraordinary challenges and joys of ordinary growing up." -Douglas Bond, author of Duncan's War

What girl wants a blender for her twelfth birthday? Not Emily Hanford. But Dad's poor gift giving fades in light of her suspicions that he's dating. That would be a disaster, unless Emily sets him up with a woman of her choice. Her life spirals out of control as she experiences flashbacks and anxiety. Friends offer advice on living with a single parent, talking to boys, and even understanding math. But will Emily receive the help she really needs? Can she accept her dad's girlfriend and come to terms with her mother's death? And will she discover the hope of her true home?

As the middle child in his family, Matthew Vos struggles in the middle of trouble on all sides. He shares a room with an annoying younger brother and dodges the harassment of an obnoxious older brother. A big-as-a-bear neighborhood dog targets him like a heat-seeking missile. His Cadet Club crams into the church's too-small basement, and his catechism class meets in his living room. He longs to attend the Cadet International Camporee, but will he even get the chance? How can he rescue his mom's book from the principal's "Black Hole"? And why does Mom feel so sick all the time?Join Matthew, with his active imagination and growing faith, as he muddles through all this and more."The real texture of life is found in ordinary, everyday occurrences, but it takes a special gift to make these seem extraordinary. Matthew is a very young Christian whose faith stretches in believable ways as he tackles the challenges of growing up. I look forward to joining him for further stages of his journey."-JANIE B. CHEANEY, Senior Writer, WORLD magazine, and author of Somebody on This Bus Is Going to Be Famous"True-to-life characters portrayed with droll humor-a fun story with firm substance-plausibly seen from a kid's viewpoint. What a gem! Mathes is a master of making me want to read more."-Yvonne Anderson, author of The Story in the Stars,2012 ACFW Carol Award Finalist

After three long years of waiting, Matthew Vos is finally going to the Cadet International Camporee! He's earning money to buy supplies, but the lawnmower slips from his grip and cuts through a customer's garden. Matthew's hopes wither like the sheared-off plant tops. What more could possibly go wrong? And will the Camporee turn out to be all he's imagined?"I love this kid. Of course, I love Matt's fondness for The Accidental Detectives books, but I also love his humorous voice, active imagination, and fledgling faith. Glenda Faye Mathes crafts vivid scenes and authentic dialogue that draw me into the story and into Matt's head. Because Matthew Moves Ahead in realistic ways that reflect universal childhood disappointments and joys, readers will love Matthew, too." -Sigmund Brouwer, best-selling author of over 40 novels, including many series for young readers and Thief of Glory, Book of the Year Christy Award 2015"'He leaned over the table and contorted his face like speckled Silly Putty.' This playful line (one of so many) from Matthew Moves Ahead aptly demonstrates how well the author pegs fun, insightful, and altogether natural word pictures. Reading through a brief period of Matt's everyday life is much like living a brief period of your own. The young boy in the heart of Glenda Faye Mathes is us-and he comes to life with rich and believable detail, warmly testifying to God's love in real time."-Norm Bomer, God's World News, Senior Editor (retired) and author of Sons of the River: A Nebraska Memoir"What an adventure! Matthew Moves Ahead is a delightful story and a great addition to the library of any young boy, especially a Cadet who has actually participated in an International Camporee. Glenda Faye Mathes has obviously done a lot of research and accurately portrays Kamp Kananaskis details, even down to menus and devotions. The characters develop well as the story progresses, and the reader will see Matthew's cadre grow into a unit of close friends by the week's end. All in all, it's a tale well told."-G. Richard Broene, Executive Director, Calvinist Cadet Corps