Sophie's World (Sophie Series, Book 1) [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Nancy N. Rue (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

In the first fiction book of the Faithgirlz!™ series, bestselling author Nancy Rue introduces Sophie LaCroix, a creative soul who's destined to become a great film director someday. When her overactive imagination immerses her in the American Revolution after a school field trip, Sophie quickly learns a real-life lesson.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6 - Starting sixth grade in a new school can be tough for anyone, but it's especially hard for Sophie LeCroix, a petite girl with a grand imagination. She loves to make believe that she is Antoinette, a French girl caught up in the American Revolution. Unfortunately, Sophie's daydreaming gets her in trouble with her teachers, and the popular girls think she's weird because they no longer play imaginary games. Things change when Fiona Bunting enters the school, and the two girls become fast friends. Meanwhile, Sophie's parents, who are worried about her play-acting, decide to send her to a counselor. With the help of Fiona's friendship, sessions with Dr. Peter, and her religion, Sophie learns that everything has a place in the world. While the plot and characters are nicely developed, the Christian focus feels forced upon the story line. Sophie's relationship with Jesus is not given much context: there are no scenes with the LeCroix family attending church or Sunday school. Instead Sophie, seemingly out of nowhere, suddenly starts praying. This is unfortunate, because otherwise it's a good story. - Heather Ulesoo, New York Public Library
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From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. Sophie isn't happy. She's convinced that her parents, especially her father, don't love her as much as they love her high-achieving sister; her grades are poor; her classmates think she is weird; and her teachers tell her she daydreams too much (indeed, she does). If Jesus could only help her make just one friend . . . Then Fiona, new to the community, arrives on the scene. She is smart and self-assured, but best of all, she shares Sophie's love of make-believe. Suddenly, Sophie's life doesn't seem so bleak. But, of course, it's not quite that simple, and before long Sophie's doing a little more praying and paying closer attention to following God's plan by finding the best in herself and doing the right thing. Without heavy sermonizing, Rue smoothly works the idea of prayer in daily life into the story of an insecure kid whose problems with parents and "mean girls" have the ring of truth. The first book in the Faithgirlz series, this will have solid appeal for Christian tweens. Stephanie Zvirin
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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310707560
• ASIN: B0032FO36W
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,310,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy Rue is the author of 110 books, including 9 novels for adults, 17 for teens, and 60 for tween readers, as well as 2 parenting books, 32 non-fiction books for tweens and teens, and the features for the FaithGirlz Bible. Her Lily Series, published by Zondervan, has sold well over one million copies. Her ability to relate to a wide audience has made her a popular radio and television guest and an in-demand speaker and teacher for writer's conferences across the country. She has been a regular keynoter for The Young Writer's Institute and Virtuous Reality Ministries, and now anchors Zondervan's Beauty of Believing Tour for FaithGirlz, which draws thousands of tween girls and their moms. Nancy is also the founder of the "Writing for Children and Youth Conference" in Glen Eyrie, Colorado. Her latest titles include The Reluctant Prophet for adult readers (David C. Cook) Limos, Lattes, and My Life On the Fringe (Zondervan) for teens, and That Is SO Me (Zondervan), a year-long devotional for tweens. A student of the Academy for Spiritual Formation, sponsored by the Upper Room, Nancy continues her own spiritual journey even as she writes and speaks for mothers, daughters, and would-be writers about theirs. For more information, visit her website at www.nancyrue.com.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For girls who are young at heart, September 23, 2009

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Jennifer A. Slattery "JenSlattery" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sophie's World (Sophie Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

This book is about a young girl who is not quite ready to grow up, who often feels misunderstood and who struggles to "fit in" with her seemingly fickle and shallow peers. The author does a great job of demonstrating the positives of having a "child-like" attitude and creative nature. This book would be great for all young girls between the ages of 12 and 14 who find the transition from girl-hood to the teenage years challenging. Review from Jennifer Slattery, author of Journey To The Ice

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars {The Best, cool, fun, outgoing, girly, Book!!!!!}, October 18, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Sophie's World (Sophie Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

If or if not you are a Christian, read this book! It is about a young girl, Sophie, who dreams up her own little worlds, & she has NO friends. Her parents get mad because she gets a lot of C's & D's on her Report Card! They won't let her dream during class & on and on. Then, she makes a friend that likes to dream to! They help each other out The whole year! They stay clear of Corn Pops & Fruit Loops! They make their own club, the Corn Flakes!

This is book strong with friends forever!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted, October 18, 2010

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This review is from: Sophie's World (Sophie Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

I am so glad that I found this book. It is well written and not at all overdone. Nancy Rue really shows girls how to get help through prayer as Sophie (6th grade) has to wade through social turmoil and finally begins to slow down and pray in the midst of it all(with the help of a counselor). I like the message and I like the way it is presented. Very appropriate for 8 and up.