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Kelly Strenge

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Born

in Estherville, Iowa, The United States

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https://www.kellystrenge.com/

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Children's, Christian, Contemporary

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Kelly Strenge is a writer of Christian fiction for young teens, a wife, a mother, a church council member, and above all a child of God. Her mission is to spark and strengthen faith in youth through the use of story. Reading, watching her kids play sports, and frozen yogurt bring her joy. Kelly lives with her husband, two kids, cat, and dog in small town Minnesota.

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Average rating: 4.34 · 50 ratings · 16 reviews · 10 distinct works

	The Truth About Cancer: A Child's Guide To Understanding Cancer (The Truth Series) by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Marina Karanjac (Illustrator) 4.10 avg rating — 20 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Princess Faith Encourages Eli 4.26 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kylee's Quest it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Princess Faith it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Truth About Christmas: A Child's Guide To Understanding Christmas Traditions (The Truth Series) by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Marina Karanjac (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Frankie's Fortune by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Nathalie Kranich (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Truth About Divorce: A Child's Guide to Understanding Divorce (The Truth Series) by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Marina Karanjac (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Truth About Autism: A Child's Guide to Understanding Autism (The Truth Series) by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Marina Karanjac (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Princess Faith Brings Julia Strength by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Marina Karanjac (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Truth About Police Officers: A Child's Guide To Understanding Police Officers (The Truth Series) by Kelly Strenge (Goodreads Author), Marina Karanjac (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Maybe Now (Maybe, #2)

by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author)

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Kelly Strenge wants to read Me and Marvin Gardens by Amy Sarig King	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Addiction. Death/grief. Prison life. This book was meaningful but difficult.
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Prison break. Unconscious bias and racism. Friendship.
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Kelly’s Quotes

“Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.

tags: inspirational-faith

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

tags: darkness, drive-out, hate, inspirational, light, love, peace

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