Honey for a Teen's Heart (Paperback)

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Product Description

Find out what makes a good book, discern between good, better, and best, and then select from over three hundred recommendations in this updated version.

From the Back Cover

Help Your Teen Catch the Lifelong Reading Bug.

Honey for a Teen’s Heart spells out how good books can help you and your teenager communicate heart-to-heart about ideas, values, and the various issues of a Christian worldview. Sharing the adventure of a book lets both of you know the same people, see the same sights, face the same choices, and feel the same emotions. Life spills out of books--giving you plenty to talk about!

But Honey for a Teen’s Heart will do more than strengthen the bonds between you and your son or daughter. You’ll also learn how to help your teen catch the reading habit and become a lover of good books. Gladys Hunt’s insights on how to read a book, what to look for in a book, and how to question what you read will challenge you and your teenager alike. It’s training for life! And it’s fabulous preparation for teens entering college.

Including an annotated list of over four hundred books, Honey for a Teen’s Heart gives you expert guidance on the very best books for teens.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310242606
• ISBN-13: 978-0310242604
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #126,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!, July 14, 2003

By A Customer

Whether your teenager loves to read and or is a reluctant reader, there are suggestions for all types of books they may like. We are (mostly) all readers in the family, but I was more familiar with the popular children's books and not sure about what to suggest from the young adult section at the library. Well, with this book and all of its suggestions and book reviews, it just opens up a whole new world of books to look for (either to buy, or get from the library; AND most of them are available at the library.) The book also talks about the value of reading together as a family, and suggests books that are good for that, as well. Almost any type of interest, there are book suggestions to fit your interest. I found it very informative and not too conservative. I bought this book thinking that only my 14 year old who likes to read would be using it; however, I have found plenty of book suggestions in it that my 12 year old (reluctant reader) enjoys, as well. Is it necessary to buy a book that is full of book suggestions/book reviews? I wasn't sure at first, but its been well worth the purchase price; its told us about a whole world of books that we didn't know were out there. Great book. You'll be glad to have this in your home library.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleased this has been written, August 14, 2005

By	Carolyn Wallis "givethanks" (CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our family has used Honey for a Child's Heart with confidence for many years. With teens around, I was glad that a sequel was made to guide us through this time period.

Some of the books recommended are not ones that I would read to or have my children read. I do not think the characters are worth being exposed to but there are a lot of other options from the extensive list that is provided.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this one, July 21, 2003

By A Customer

This book talks about the value of reading as an individual, but also together as a family. It suggests books to read for all different interests. My daughter has always enjoyed reading, but now that she's older and looks for library books from the "young adult" section, we're both happy that there's a resource such as this ("Honey for a Teen's Heart") that can give some guidance with which books to choose. And, many of the books suggested are ones you'll find at the library. We all know how nice it is when a friend suggests a good book to read; well, reading this book is like having a friend suggesting many good books. It has opened up a whole new world of books to read that we didn't know were out there. It's a great book. You'll be glad to have it.