Synopsis:

Toronto. Syria. Ukraine. Texas. Four girls face the hardships of isolation in remote corners of the planet. Their journeys will be messy, of course. One of them will struggle with growing anger , and another with crippling anxiety . One will drift toward despair . Another will battle surprising temptation . While facing challenges they wouldn’t have chosen, what refuge can they seek? What hope can they cling to? Not always at their best but also never abandoned, read along as Eden, Zahra, Mei and Katya discover that they are pursued and deeply loved by God. Their raw and relatable stories might point your heart to fresh hope, too.

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What To Expect:

My Refuge tells the stories of four girls around the world, all in different circumstances but facing trials of isolation, fear, and uncertainty. Readers can expect encouraging and faith filled stories perfect for tweens and teens.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: One character is pressured to send a picture of herself online then a photo that can be inferred that it is lewd. She finds photos online that she has a hard time erasing from her mind.

Violence: Mild – War, bombing, building collapse (not graphic)

Substance Use: None

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: Christian faith is strongly woven through the stories and is the central theme. Scripture is referenced frequently. Characters pray frequently. One character is Muslim but finds an Injeel (New Testament) and begins reading about Jesus.

Other Topics: Heart transplant, death, panic attacks

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