Books for Christian Teens: Becoming Beka Series
Teaching youth girls in Sunday School has piqued my interest in available fiction for teens. I like to know what they're into and how I can relate better to them. Also, since I have a tween, I like to see what's on the reading horizon for her. I haven't been impressed with the current popular fare. That's why I was ecstatic to find author Sarah Anne Sumpolec's series Becoming Beka.
The 5-book series follows Beka Madison through her Junior and Senior years of high school. The first book, The Masquerade, begins a few months after Beka's mom dies in a car accident. Harboring a secret she can't bear to share, Beka has completely isolated herself from her family and classmates. Lori, a new girl at school with a secret of her own, crosses Beka's path. The two become friends just as the scheming and popular Gretchen suddenly draws Beka into her circle. And what's up with the oh-so-cute Mark, who's suddenly paying Beka a lot of attention? As Beka navigates the tough waters of high school, she feels more and more alienated from her Christian family. Will she ever find a place to fit in?
I confess, I devoured this series. Beka wrestles with her faith and finding God's will for her life, and I was anxious to find out where the journey would take her. Sumpolec has created very real characters and handles issues that most teen girls face today. These books would be a great gift for any teen girl.
Melissa has been captivated by books for as long as she can remember. She resides in Virginia and blogs at Breath of Life.
The wonderful people at Moody Publishers are giving away one copy of The Masquerade to four winners. But that's not all. One lucky winner will receive the complete Becoming Beka set! (U.S. Residents only)
This giveaway is now closed.
Entries will be closed on December 8, and we will announce the winners on December 9. Please watch your email and check the site for your name, so that we can collect your shipping information and you can get your gift by Christmas.
Be sure you've entered all the giveaways in our 2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway event.
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Comments on Books for Christian Teens: Becoming Beka Series
Deedee @ 11:16 am
I'd love to win this!
Julie P. @ 12:56 pm
I'd love to win this for my daughter!
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Katy (A Few More Pages) @ 1:15 pm
This sounds like a great series. Throw my name in the hat!
Marj McClendon @ 2:33 pm
I have a 14 year old granddaughter. I am so proud that she is a Christian, although that does not stop the normal teen year happenings or tell how to handle them. This would be great.
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Debbie Lester @ 2:33 pm
Would love to win this for my daughters.
Kim Lessig @ 2:39 pm
I would love to win this for my daughter. This sounds like a great series. kimlessig@yahoo.com
Linda Kish @ 3:12 pm
I'd love to read this myself.
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Shawntele @ 3:37 pm
What a lovely giveaway, I am always on the lookout for encouraging books for my kids to read. I think I would enjoy this more than my daughters! Thanks for the entry.
Jaime P @ 4:08 pm
great gift idea, would love to win
Wendy M @ 4:46 pm
I would love these.
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Sharon Walling @ 6:20 pm
I would actually like to win this for myself.
Thanks for the chance.
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Benita G. @ 7:25 pm
What a great giveaway. I'd love to win this for my classroom.
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joanna reynolds @ 5:24 am
Wow…..My daughter would love to win these books…please enter me thank you for this chance to win:)
edj @ 9:18 am
I'm hoping for the whole entire set!!
susan @ 5:27 pm
I would love these for Ashley.
Rita @ 5:33 pm
How great is that!
Trudy @ 7:57 pm
I really want to read this series. Like right now. Please?
Carolyn @ 8:10 pm
I want to read them, pass them to my niece, and then get them back for my daughter. It's hard to find a good series to complete with all the gossip girls types.
Sheri @ 10:35 pm
This new Christian teen series sounds interesting!!
jennifer O @ 6:11 pm
I would love this for my teenager!
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Lindsey@A Kindred Spirits' Thoughts @ 12:37 am
Oooh, this would be wonderful for my niece!
What a wonderful giveaway!
Rachel D. @ 2:38 am
Looks like a good series! Would love to win! Thanks for the chance!
Beth C @ 9:21 am
These books would be great for the girls at our church!
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Ann F @ 5:54 pm
I'd like to win this for my niece
Mary Reisinger @ 8:23 pm
id love this for my niece
Kristi C @ 8:30 am
I would love to win this for my daughter.
Nancy V @ 9:14 am
Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!
victoria lynch @ 9:38 am
I have to say that I would enjoy reading this myself.
Sherry Early @ 12:58 pm
Yes, my teenaged girl might enjoy this series very much.
Michelle Nations @ 1:58 pm
My oldest daughter would love this!
Nanci K @ 2:04 pm
I would hold onto these books for my daughter to read in a couple of years.
Gayle Morgan @ 5:42 pm
My niece would love to have these books.
Deedles @ 5:42 pm
These sound like great books. Would love to be entered.
Helen S @ 7:15 pm
My daughter would love these books!
Sherri B. @ 8:17 pm
I would love to win these for my niece! She would really like them! Thanks!
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Sarah Sumpolec @ 11:17 pm
Thanks for the kind words!!! You totally made my day:-) If you send me the address of the winner I can send along a bag and some bookmarks to add to their prize:-)
Deb K @ 2:57 am
Two of my nieces (they're sisters, and both young teenagers) lost their mother last year. I'd love to win this for them to brighten their holiday, and help them not be so sad.
Erma @ 6:56 am
I would love this for my daughter.
Tracey Byram @ 7:26 am
Taylee would enjoy these books.
Diane Westerbeek @ 8:38 am
THER WILL BE A 13 YER OLD AMONG THE GRRANDCHILDREN NEXT YEAR- PERFECT BOOK
Mozi Esmes Mommy @ 9:39 am
I've got some nieces who would love this.
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Melissa McNicol @ 10:07 am
What a great gift idea!
Annette W @ 10:45 am
I tend to really enjoy books written for youth. I'd love a chance at these!!
Kimberly @ 2:43 pm
I think this would be a good set to share with my youngest sister. I think reading them together would be fun and help us become closer.
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Ed Nemmers @ 4:35 pm
For my niece Emily-Claire!
Angela Winesburg @ 5:59 pm
I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!
Katina S. @ 8:14 pm
My 14 year old would love this.
Maja Meza @ 10:34 pm
nice prize. i like it.
Jessica McKelvie @ 11:07 pm
I would love to win!
Kellie Conklin @ 11:22 pm
I know a girl who would love these books! In fact if I dont win one I'll prolly purchase it as her Christmas gift. I love books that deal with true issues girls go through in a way they can relate to. thanks for the giveaway!
Jessica @ 11:44 pm
The Beka Set sounds great. Thanks
Kerri R @ 12:50 am
I would really love to read this I have a teen daughter who could really relate
Janice @ 12:51 am
I have heard of the Beka Series. It would be nice to read them.
Linda K. @ 1:05 am
I would like to win.
Pamela S @ 1:30 am
I have a teen daughter I'd love to give this to. Thanks so much.
Jay French @ 1:52 am
This looks like a good series to introduce to my 13 yr old daughter.
dawn @ 1:54 am
Would love to win this for my daughters. Thanks
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Chrysa @ 1:54 am
This would be great for my niece.
Gianna @ 2:05 am
Please enter me for my daughter
Carol Lawrence @ 2:20 am
I would love to win this for my granddaughter. This sounds like a great series. jelly15301@gmail.com
Gloria @ 8:26 am
I'd love to win for my niece! She'd be thrilled!
dorothy l @ 8:45 am
sounds like a good book please enter me in the giveaway
Steve M. @ 9:07 am
Thank you!
Janet @ 10:25 am
AWESOME giveaway! thank-you very much 4 the entry!
Veronica Garrett @ 10:55 am
I would love to win this for my granddaughter.
CASSANDRA @ 12:13 pm
I would win this for my younger sister!
Susan Smith @ 12:53 pm
My daughter would love this
Miranda Allen @ 2:56 pm
my daughter would love this
Mishia @ 3:58 pm
This would a great series for my cousin
Julie @ 4:54 pm
Great giveaway, I think my daughter would like these.
Karen Gonyea @ 6:29 pm
My daughter would enjoy these