Sophie and the Scoundrels

Sophie #3

by Nancy N. Rue, Grace Chen (Illustrator)

Sophie, NASA captain extraordinaire, and her friends are all part of an elite expedition. In order to save the world (and their science grades) they are called upon to build an elaborate space station. Sophie, however, realizes building that space station is only a small solution to a much bigger dilemma. Will she be able to complete her entire mission, saving the planet, before her whole world falls apart?

Genres: Christian, Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Childrens, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 18, 2005

About the author

Nancy Rue is the author of over 100 books for adults and teens, including the Christy Award-winning The Reluctant Prophet, Unexpected Dismounts and Healing Waters (with Steve Arterburn), which was the 2009 Women of Faith Novel of the Year. She travels extensively—at times on the back of a Harley—speaking to and teaching groups of women of all ages. Nancy lives on a lake in Tennessee with her Harley-ridin’ husband, Jim, and their two yellow Labs (without whom writing would be difficult).

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

After enjoying Sophie Steps Up (yes, I know I'm reading them out of order) I wanted to learn a little more of the back story for Sophie and the Corn Flakes. I really love their creativity and imaginations. The timing of this book couldn't be better as my own students are exploring space science, just like Sophie and her friends. I think my kiddos will love imagining along with her about working in a space station. Once again, there are some great themes of friendship, family, and this time some serious consequences of pranks and bullying.

[Noelani · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars. 11-year old daughter recommends this series to other pre-teens.

[Ynya · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is awful. I wouldn’t give it to ANY kid of ANY age. There are better books out there for kids with a religious influence. Would not recommend, slightly problematic language in the main book and excerpt of another book at the end.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sophie Under Pressure is a story about Sophie LaCroix who is a young girl who likes to daydream and make films about things that interest her. This story is from the Faith Girlz collection of books. The purpose of the story is to teach Christian principles. It deals with honesty, forgiveness, jealousy, anger, and many other topics relevant to adolescents and their interactions with their peers. It is a creative and fun book that has a good overall message and most young girls would probably enjoy it.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not my favorite Sophie book, but the take home lesson for girls is good. Listen to Jesus and do what you think he's telling you. If you don't hear from him, you just need to do your best and use what you know about Jesus and being nice to people and move forward. It was also good that Sophie learned she can't handle everything and adults might need to get involved. And that she can't control her parent's actions, and that she's not in control of everything and everyone.

[Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

EXTREME LITERATURE NOSTALGIA IS SO MUCH FUN.
I would recommend this to any girl in elementary or middle school. I read this series so often when I was younger and now that I'm 16 it's still fantastic. These books are happy and cute but don't hesitate to tackle some heavier issues like bullying and parent problems. And the concept behind them is adorable.

[Doofenshmirtz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall it was still a great book, but I didn't like how a little mean Sophie was in the beginning. What kind of friend would constantly point out that her friend is whiny? Not that good of a friend, I'll say.

[AurorainBookland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only gets four stars because the girls call the corn pops and fruit loops mean names behind their back they weren't trying to be mean though but it's still wrong.