Cool Springs Girls: Book 1: Sarah Grace

by Martha Fouts

Superstar Alana Ryles is sponsoring a singing competition for the next big star. Sarah Grace (the shortest girl in the eighth grade and quite possibly the whole school) and her best friend, Brianna (the girl who can eat anything she wants and still have a teeny waist, ugh, sometimes it's hard for Sarah Grace not to be jealous.), and a couple of other wannabe singers, Lanae and Meredith, are all determined to win. As Sarah Grace, Brianna, Lanae, and Meredith are preparing for the big talent search, selecting the perfect song and practicing like crazy, life a Cool Springs Middle School is anything but pitch-perfect. The girls have to overcome arguments, grudges, cyber-bullying, and body image issues. Cool Springs Girls is unique in that it is an innocent book that boldly deals with real, modern issues from an unapologetic Biblical perspective. The characters in this book ask tough questions, like, "How can I forgive someone who hasn't asked for forgiveness?" and "Why don't all Christians go to the same church?" and "Is it selfish of me to want to win?" and "I know God has forgiven me, but how can I forget what I did?" and even, "Am I old enough to date?" Upper elementary and middle school girls will want to read this book because the characters in the book are just like them. The four "Cool Springs Girls" are funny, moody, boy-crazy, drama-filled, confused, and vulnerable. They face real-life middle school situations. However, these girls also have the opportunity to become superstars! With guidance from Sarah Grace's parents, who are filling in as middle school pastors at their church, the girls learn that friendship and a relationship with Jesus Christ are more important than fame.

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 10, 2014

About the author

Martha Fouts is a pastor's wife, boy mom, and author of sweet Christian love stories.

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE Sarah Grace. She's incredibly easy to relate to, and this book is so much fun to read. I would highly recommend this to friends and family. It's funny, and safe for kids to read. Something a middle school aged kid could read and the parents wouldn't have to be worried. There's a great spiritual message, too!