Does Anybody Know What Planet My Parents Are From? (Johnson, Kevin, Early Teen Devotionals.) (Paperback)

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Gr. 6^-9. The author of Could Someone Wake Me Up Before I Drool on the Desk? (1995) returns with another devotional for preteens. In a breezy style, replete with hip lingo and clever turns of phrase, Johnson offers solid advice about how to get along at school and at home. Whether discussing how to love God with all one's soul, mind, and strength or deciding the question of who runs a teen's life when parents aren't around, Johnson's advice neither condescends nor preaches. The devotional format may seem inappropriate for a library, but the 45 readings are lively and quirky enough to read in one or two sittings, though Johnson recommends that the reader not "hyperdrive" past the Bible citations but look them up and ponder them. There is much to think about in this volume, which treads the fine line between the ridiculous and the sublime but always reveals the infinite mercy and love of God. Shelley Townsend-Hudson

Product Description

If Parents Are So Smart, Why Can't They Set the Clock on the VCR?

Deep down inside you love them. Most days you even like them. But you and your parents see things differently sometimes it seems they landed here from some alien planet. It's all part of God's plan.

Growing up means getting ready to be on your own.

You're caught. You still depend on your family, but your family isn't always around. You fend for yourself with friends, with strangers, and at school. But sometimes your family treats you like you're stuck in a stroller.

Growing up isn't an excuse to run your own life. It's your chance to follow Christ for yourself. You need to figure out how to get along at home and on your own. Does Anybody Know What Planet My Parents Are From? explains how to

Make friends with your family

Walk smart when your parents aren't around

Stick close to Jesus even when nobody's looking.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556614152
• ISBN-13: 978-1556614156
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,945,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, December 18, 2000

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This book is full of interesting tips to keep peace in the household. It teaches young teens how to deal with and keep peace with their parents. This book is great if you're a teen and are having trouble keeping peace with your parents. I rate this book an A+++!