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Archive - Books reviewed in 2004

77 talks for Bored-Again Teenagers by Steve Maltz This book is a fair attempt to help church workers step into a teenager’s world rather than screaming across the generation gap. In my experience this book will be useful for those in the church who are a ‘little out of touch’, but don’t think it will reach across the generation gap – you have to do this. The themes are fine, and whilst it does offer 15-30 minute ‘stories’ it is fairly ‘obvious’ or ‘naïve’ and is best aimed at the 11-13 age range. Review by Andrew Elliott  (14/02/04)

Flatpack: Ready To-Go Assembly ideas for 11-14s by Various Contributors These suggestions for presentations to Key Stage 3 young people, can be used by Teachers but are also intended to help a Christian visitor to the school give a presentation that will be listened to and enjoyed. The excellent Guidelines at the start are there to help, not dictate, and are obviously written from experience. Then there is guidance as to how to use the outlines that follow, giving all the advice you will need to get your message across to your perhaps reluctant captive audience. You don’t have to use the suggestions exactly as they are given, these are ‘ideas’ so there is plenty of room to adapt things to suit any situation. If you find it easier, follow the suggestions to the letter, but you must do your preparation thoroughly, so give yourself plenty of time beforehand. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (14/12/04)

Praying as a School - Prayers for Assembly by Katie Thompson Praying as a school has been adapted for school use from Katie Thompson’s Intercessions for Young People Teachers are encouraged to use this book as a starting point for ideas or themes. As explained in the introduction, passages can be used straight from the book, but may need altering to suit particular circumstances. The book is divided into four parts: The Christian Life, The Teaching of Jesus, Following Jesus and God Supplies Our Needs. Each part is further broken down into subjects making choosing the prayers you need as straightforward as possible. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (14/01/04)

Desperately Seeking Samson - and other Hilarious Scripts from Scripture by Tony Colley On the back cover the publisher sets out five selling points:- An excellent resource for church drama teams and youth groups. Cleverly designed for few actors with next-to-no props. Includes ’10 tips for surviving church drama’. Photocopiable Even the help at the beginning of the book is fun! I have read through the different sketches and it doesn’t take much imagination to see that they would get their messages across without being boring! Review by Mary Bartholomew  (07/08/04)

To the Rescue – Superstars Series - People who Really Changed the World by Chris Hudson The publishers publicity says that this series consists of six Pupils Books – illustrated throughout – two Teachers Books and two Omnibus Editions. The Superstars books cover issues and ideas providing a wide range of opportunities for work in Religious Education or Citizenship.The Superstars characters come from different parts of the world, including Africa and the Far East , as well as Europe, and from different times, from the seventeenth century to the present day, allowing links with work in Geography and History. These are heart-warming, inspirational stories, compulsive reading. I pray they are well used. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (14/01/04)

Seriously extreme - The teenagers guide to radical Christianity by Neil O’Boyle This book has a no-nonsense, to the point approach. It is fairly liberal in its Christian theology, but none-the-less, it does manage to look at issues which really matter, because let’s face it, there aren’t many issues which are black & white. I would recommend this book to young people and young adults. As it’s for teenagers it gets to the point fairly quickly, and for this reason it’s great for adults too! It’s easy to read, uncomplicated, and honest. This is a useful book for a youth worker to have on hand for anyone asking tricky questions. Go buy. Review by Andrew Elliott  (07/09/04)

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