Lies and Deceptions

by Christina Hergenrader

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758602294
• ISBN13: 9780758602299
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.2" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Buy it for your teenager (but read it for yourself first)

As a father long past my teenage years, I am obviously not this book's target audience. However, once I got past the initial embarassment of reading a book with teenage girls on the cover, I found myself literally unable to stop my fingers from turning page after page. My disappointment at reaching the end was quickly tempered by the realization that TEMPTATIONS (the second book in the series) was ready to carry me back into Caroline's world. It is almost impossible to find teenage devotionals that teenagers will actually enjoy reading. These days, it can be nearly as difficult to find really good literature. A confluence of the two seems an impossible dream, but it is a dream that Ms. Hergenrader has made into reality. Do yourself and your teenager a favor, buy this book (just don't let them know you enjoyed it as much as they did).

No Lie; Great Book!

LIES AND DECEPTIONS is one of the best young adult novels I have read. No, that's not right. It's one of the best novels I've read. Period. I'm a teacher and familiar with young adult literature, and this first book in Christina Hergenrader's series is wonderful. Caroline Krinke is a junior struggling to make it in a Senior Advanced American Literature course. She can't afford to fail, but when she meets popular Matt Cook, more than her grades fall. Matt is funny, flirtatious, and, amazingly, interested in Caroline. But the mixed messages he sends-breaking study dates and ignoring her, then asking her on a ski trip and kissing her in his backyard-confuse Caroline. Pretty soon she's lying to her friends, her parents, her teachers, even herself to keep Matt interested. But when Caroline is faced with cheating on the American Lit final exam or failing, will her lies and deception catch up with her?This book is a fun, thought-provoking read for adults and teens. Each chapter ends with a devotion and Bible verses, and Caroline and her friends and family look to God for guidance throughout the novel. But even if you're not religious, this book is not to be missed. I found myself unable to put it down. I HAD to know what mess Caroline would get herself into next. I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Quality literature for young adults!!

Christina Hergenrader's books are super! They feature REAL characters dealing with REAL-WORLD issues with a Christian influence. Ms. Hergenrader does a great job at presenting Christian values to a pre-teen audience without being "preachy". The characters are intriguing, and the story lines are about issues that all kids can relate to. The devotionals included at the end of each chapter are great conversation starters for your family or youth group.