Books like Ask Lily by Nancy N. Rue
Lily has finally entered middle school, and her new ambition is to write an anonymous advice column for her classmates. What starts as a fun, harmless endeavor quickly turns into a vital source of support as more serious questions flood her mailbox. When a letter arrives from a student dealing with her parents' impending divorce, Lily must navigate honesty, empathy, and the unforeseen weight of her words. The story explores friendship, honesty, and the challenges of navigating Christian values in a school setting.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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