Name: The Tender Years
ISBN: 9781556619519

Janette Oke

In spite of the Christian faith she has learned from her grandparents, Marty and Clark Davis, and the rest of her family, Virginia finds the transition from childhood to adulthood difficult, as she copes with restrictions she finds unreasonable and her friendship with Jenny, whose way of life offers greater freedom.

The Tender Years

Barbara Williford

Young Virginia is befriended by one of the popular girls at school and is thrilled she was chosen. However, her friend Jenny slowly reveals her true colors. They come from different backgrounds, different upbringings and different places spiritually. As Jenny begins to lead Virginia down the wrong path, Virginia has to give up her friendship to save herself. Unfortunately, she also has to endure ridiculous, manipulation, the loss of the life of friends, illness and a lot of growing up physically, emotionally and spiritually. It’s interesting that just as you are beginning to dislike the character Jenny, in the end, you get a reality and heart check just like Virginia.