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Love, Lexi: Letters to God
What is a girl to do when her rival wants to nab the attention of the one boy she’s liked since he shared his peanut butter sandwich with her in the first grade? Love, Lexi follows seventh grader Alexis Dawn Cooper (Lexi) as she navigates middle school and being a middle child. But this is no ordinary middle-school novel. Love, Lexi is a unique combination of a fictional story combined with a devotional and journal to allow readers to watch Lexi learn to seek God first above all else, while writing their own letters to God. Love, Lexi draws young people into Lexi’s life as they contemplate their own place in God’s eyes.
224 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2016
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About the author
Sherry Kyle
18 books40 followersSHERRY KYLE is the author of DELIVERED WITH LOVE and THE HEART STONE, contemporary women's fiction set along the California coast, as well as WATERCOLOR DREAMS and ROAD TO HARMONY, historical romance. THE CHRISTIAN GIRL'S GUIDE TO STYLE, her first book for tween girls, received a Mom's Choice award for honoring excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. Sherry and her husband, Douglas Kyle, live with their four children and two dogs in central California. You can find out more on Sherry's website. www.sherrykyle.com
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December 19, 2017
About this book:
“What is a girl to do when her rival wants to nab the attention of the one boy she's liked since he shared his peanut butter sandwich with her in the first grade? Love, Lexi follows seventh grader Alexis Dawn Cooper (Lexi) as she navigates middle school and being a middle child. But this is no ordinary middle-school novel. Love, Lexi is a unique combination of a fictional story combined with a devotional and journal to allow readers to watch Lexi learn to seek God first above all else, while writing their own letters to God. Love, Lexi draws young people into Lexi's life as they contemplate their own place in God's eyes.”
Series: As of now, no.
Spiritual Content- Written in a diary/letter style of Lexi writing to God about her day, then has Scriptures referenced with a note from God, then a mini-devotion and a space for you to write; Scriptures are mentioned & referenced; Prayers & thanking God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches, church going, & a pastor; A few mentions of the Bible; A couple mentions of a miracle.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘duh’, two ‘idiot’s, and three ‘stupid’s; Sass, sarcasm, & eye rolling; Dealing with a bratty mean girl; Mentions of blood/bleeding, injuries, & stitches (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of sending mean text messages to others; A few mentions of wanting to hit someone (but not doing it); A few mentions of stealing; A few mentions of someone cheating on a test; A few mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of jealousy; A few mentions of throwing up.
Sexual Content- Lexi has a big crush on a boy; A few Touches (pre-teen version, very clean); Noticing a very cute boy; Many mentions of crushes, cute boys, couples, & dates/dating; A few mentions of kissing & a cheek kiss; A few mentions of boyfriends & girlfriends; A few mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of hugging a crush;
*Note: A few mentions of acne; A mention of a girl looking at a boy like a piece of steak; A mention of a girl having an older looking body.
-Alexis Dawn “Lexi” Cooper, age 12
P.O.V. switches between them
218 pages
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Pre Teens- Three Stars
New Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
{Add ½ to a full star for those in Public or Private School}
This is a very pre-teen-ish book with Lexi’s writing style about her problems at school and with her siblings, but it was also very cute. I’m personally giving this book three stars mainly because of the couple of chapters where Lexi was fangirling over a Christian boy band; I was so tickled at that for some odd reason! The book had a unique layout (similar to a devotional but had a fiction story with it) and I also thought it was fun that the text color was pink. :)
Link to review:
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“What is a girl to do when her rival wants to nab the attention of the one boy she's liked since he shared his peanut butter sandwich with her in the first grade? Love, Lexi follows seventh grader Alexis Dawn Cooper (Lexi) as she navigates middle school and being a middle child. But this is no ordinary middle-school novel. Love, Lexi is a unique combination of a fictional story combined with a devotional and journal to allow readers to watch Lexi learn to seek God first above all else, while writing their own letters to God. Love, Lexi draws young people into Lexi's life as they contemplate their own place in God's eyes.”
Series: As of now, no.
Spiritual Content- Written in a diary/letter style of Lexi writing to God about her day, then has Scriptures referenced with a note from God, then a mini-devotion and a space for you to write; Scriptures are mentioned & referenced; Prayers & thanking God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches, church going, & a pastor; A few mentions of the Bible; A couple mentions of a miracle.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘duh’, two ‘idiot’s, and three ‘stupid’s; Sass, sarcasm, & eye rolling; Dealing with a bratty mean girl; Mentions of blood/bleeding, injuries, & stitches (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of sending mean text messages to others; A few mentions of wanting to hit someone (but not doing it); A few mentions of stealing; A few mentions of someone cheating on a test; A few mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of jealousy; A few mentions of throwing up.
Sexual Content- Lexi has a big crush on a boy; A few Touches (pre-teen version, very clean); Noticing a very cute boy; Many mentions of crushes, cute boys, couples, & dates/dating; A few mentions of kissing & a cheek kiss; A few mentions of boyfriends & girlfriends; A few mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of hugging a crush;
*Note: A few mentions of acne; A mention of a girl looking at a boy like a piece of steak; A mention of a girl having an older looking body.
-Alexis Dawn “Lexi” Cooper, age 12
P.O.V. switches between them
218 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- Three Stars
New Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Two Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
{Add ½ to a full star for those in Public or Private School}
This is a very pre-teen-ish book with Lexi’s writing style about her problems at school and with her siblings, but it was also very cute. I’m personally giving this book three stars mainly because of the couple of chapters where Lexi was fangirling over a Christian boy band; I was so tickled at that for some odd reason! The book had a unique layout (similar to a devotional but had a fiction story with it) and I also thought it was fun that the text color was pink. :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
April 4, 2016
Sherry Kyle has given tween girls a real treat. Lexi is a realistic and completely relatable girl. Tween girls will feel like they’ve made a new best friend with flaws, foibles, and a great sense of humor. And moms will appreciate Lexi’s kind heart and her willingness to learn. If you have a tween girl in your life, she’ll love Lexi too!
May 30, 2016
Alexis Dawn Cooper or Lexi struggles to navigate through middle school and being the middle child. She wants to be popular but struggles on how to get there without sacrificing her friendship with her two best friends. However, her trouble doesn't stop here. Her rival is trying to steal the attention of her crush that she has liked since first grade. What can Lexi do that won't question her faith in God?
The book is set up as a diary written by a middle schooler asking for help while writing down her struggles. It has empty pages that allows tweens to write in their own personal struggle so they relate to both Lexi and how they can work God into their lives. The book also has scriptures that tie into the story as well. I think this book is a valuable resource for tweens as it helps them realize that they are not the only one going through issues and it helps them realize and solve problems on their own.
**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion**
The book is set up as a diary written by a middle schooler asking for help while writing down her struggles. It has empty pages that allows tweens to write in their own personal struggle so they relate to both Lexi and how they can work God into their lives. The book also has scriptures that tie into the story as well. I think this book is a valuable resource for tweens as it helps them realize that they are not the only one going through issues and it helps them realize and solve problems on their own.
**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion**
May 9, 2017
This is an excellent book aimed at an often forgotten age of readers. Tweens are struggling with so many things it can feel overwhelming. This book offers a character connection while also helping young girls find that connection with God. I wish I had a book like this when I was that young. The entries are very fitting and I love the space for readers to jot down their own thoughts. Writing in a journal, or book like this, can be very beneficial for troubled tweens (and all other ages). Lexi feels authentic and real, which helps bring her story to life. I received an ARC through the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
October 13, 2017
Seventh grader Lexi writes letters to God about her struggles in school. Discussion questions and space for the reader to journal are included in the book. I chose this book for my sixth grade daughter, who loved it and thought it was funny. I enjoyed it as well, and was happy to find a book that was specifically about middle school.
March 2, 2016
I think that would be a great book for school kids. Give them a chance to review or think about how they would work on different situations in their daily lives. How would they cope if some one treated them a certain way in school & whatnot? love the doodles, scriptures, uplifting too. ( :
February 21, 2023
Adorable - I really enjoyed this. I highly recommend it for anyone who has or works with tweens and/or teens.
March 1, 2016
Sherry Kyle has a gift for writing for tweens and teens. Love, Lexi is a delightful story written in the form of letters to God from a seventh grade girl. She pours her heart out like most girls her age with a sincere and sweet trust. God's response through scripture creates a great dialog and will help the reader understand how God's word can work in their life. I like that there's space for the reader to answer questions and jot down thoughts. I can't wait to share this with my granddaughter. I think it will be a great tool to help teach her that God is there for her, along with the many encouraging scriptures and thoughts. The hot pink lettering and doodles will make any girl smile as they read Lexi's story. As a grandmother, I'm happy the book emphasizes friendship and relationship in a positive way. I can't say enough good stuff about Love, Lexi.
I received this book from Tyndale House in exchange for a fair review.
I received this book from Tyndale House in exchange for a fair review.
February 11, 2016
LOVE LEXIE by Sherry Kyle is a young girls diary written as letters to God. Quite charming and an insight to many of the questions and problems of a pre-teen girl.
Lexie has a big sister Kate who she looks up to. She is struggling to find her own way in the labyrinth of the adolescent years of school, friendships, peer pressure and longings.
The book is written as a devotional with the letters from Lexie, notes from God, reflections to ponder and a place for your own notes and feelings.
This would be a nice gift for any young girl finding it difficult to know who she is and her place in this world. She must first see herself as God sees her and make peace with herself.
I plan on giving this to my young granddaughter and recommend you do the same.
I received this book free for an honest review from Tyndale Publishers.
Lexie has a big sister Kate who she looks up to. She is struggling to find her own way in the labyrinth of the adolescent years of school, friendships, peer pressure and longings.
The book is written as a devotional with the letters from Lexie, notes from God, reflections to ponder and a place for your own notes and feelings.
This would be a nice gift for any young girl finding it difficult to know who she is and her place in this world. She must first see herself as God sees her and make peace with herself.
I plan on giving this to my young granddaughter and recommend you do the same.
I received this book free for an honest review from Tyndale Publishers.
February 10, 2016
LOVE, LEXI was a really funny book. There are questions in there with lines to answer, but I couldn't answer most of them because I'm homeschooled, but it was still very fun to read. I recommend this book for girls that go to public school or a private school. Great reading, even for homeschoolers, even if they can't answer the questions.
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