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(Ages 10–15 / FRIEND to GUIDE)

Theme: Faith, courage, identity – simple and engaging

Theme: Friendship, honesty, finding purpose

The Summer of Cotton Candy – Debbie Viguié (light drama, faith-based teen girl series)
The Rescue – Lori Z. Scott (real issues like bullying + courage)
Mission Pilot – Eileen Lantry (action + purpose)
Brenda Walsh Kids Devotional Stories – Urban-appealing life stories with faith
Who Do You Think You Are? – Kay D. Rizzo (SDA teen identity)

Theme: Finding God through struggle

Desmond Doss: Conscientious Objector – Doug Batchelor (faith over fear)
Camouflage: The Hidden Hero – Kay D. Rizzo (minority girl leader in hard world)
The Hiding Place (Young Readers Edition) – Corrie ten Boom (faith under oppression)
I Can Stand a Little Rain – Kitty Griffin (inner-city challenges + resilience)
Hero Tales (Vol 1–4) – Dave & Neta Jackson (diverse true Christian heroes)

Theme: Real-life strength, choosing right in wrong world

Soul Survivor: The Reams Team Story – Kay Rizzo (urban boys who became SDA heroes)
Breakout – Jason McIntyre (SDA teen in tough spot finds purpose)
I Am David – Anne Holm (adventure + moral courage)
Ellen: The Girl with Two Angels – Mabel Miller (relatable intro to EGW)
My Life, His Mission – Real SDA youth testimonies from around the world

Theme: Leadership, pressure, identity & faith

Against the Odds: Desmond Doss Story – Youth edition
This Is My Story – Teens of color telling their faith journey (NAD Youth Ministries)
Choco’s Story – True story of a gang member turned pastor (raw but redemptive)
Messiah: A Contemporary Adaptation of The Desire of Ages – Remixed EGW for modern minds
Steps to Christ: Urban Youth Edition – Short chapters with life application

Theme: Purpose, leadership, SDA faith made real

A Thousand Shall Fall – Susi Hasel Mundy (WWII Adventist hero story)
Jesus > Religion (Youth Edition) – Jefferson Bethke (faith vs. tradition clarity)
Light Bearers to the Remnant (Youth Study Guide) – Adventist movement in simple terms
Voices of Adventist Teens – Real Q&A from SDA youth (published by NAD)
Speak: A Guide to Faith & Identity for Urban Teens – Discussion-based book (church-published)

Adventist Book Center (ABC)
- www.adventistbookcenter.com | Great for Ellen White books, missionary stories, and SDA youth titles.
Amazon
- www.amazon.com | Best for fast shipping and used/new options. Many are available on Kindle or Audible.
Barnes & Noble
- www.barnesandnoble.com | Some youth titles and biographies (especially general Christian books).
eBay / Alibris / ThriftBooks
- Used copies at discounted prices. Ideal for out-of-print or older titles (like Norma Youngberg books).

Hoopla (FREE)
- Access with a local library card. Includes Christian audiobooks, kids' fiction, and classics.
Libby (FREE)
- Another library-based app for ebooks & audiobooks. Works with Orange County Library System (OCLS) and others.
Kindle App (Amazon)
- Free app for phones/tablets. Many recommended books are available for $0–$5 on Kindle.
Audible
- Some Pathfinder books are on Audible as dramatized stories. Great for kids who prefer listening.

Public Library (like Orange County Library System – OCLS)
- Many books can be borrowed for free. Use interlibrary loan to request Christian titles they don’t have. Friendly librarians can help locate equivalents.
Church or School Library
- Some SDA schools and churches have collections of Pathfinder-level books. Check with your local church or conference education department.

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