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Lily
Lily
Series ·
14
books · 2000-2003
By
Nancy N. Rue
Books in series
#1
Here's Lily!
2000
Welcome to the wonderful world of Lily Robbins! In this fun, first story in a series that has sold over one million copies, You'll meet the awkward sixth-grader named Lily. After receiving a compliment about her looks from a high-powered woman in the fashion industry, Lily obsesses over becoming a model, setting her sights on winning the model search fashion show. She packs away her rock and feather collection in exchange for pictures of teen models and fashion magazines. But when the unthinkable happens the night before the fashion show, Lily learns a valuable lesson about real beauty.
#2
Lily Robbins, M.D.
2000
It's Dr. Lily to the rescue! The second book in the Lily series, with over a million copies sold! After witnessing a car accident and helping a little boy who was hurt, Lily embarks on a mission to become a "great doctor"—and no one's going to stop her! Lily starts watching medical shows on TV, checks out health books at the library, and signs up for a Taking Care of Your Body class for girls. As usual, Lily goes overboard, and it's not long before she's trying to change the Girlz Only Club into a health class—fitness plans, label reading, exercise, and more. However, her friends aren't too thrilled about her newfound passion, and when they stop wanting to be around her, Lily has to choose. In the end, Lily learns and important lesson about friendship that she'll never forget.
#3
Lily and the Creep
2001
Lily and Shad are into it again. But this time, Lily and her friends are fed up with his teasing and decide to give Shad a taste of his own medicine. When Lily and her friends play the ultimate prank on Shad, guess who's left to take the fall? Lily. Lily and Shad get assigned a project that they must complete TOGETHER after school. Will this finally bring an end to the infamous feud between Lily and Shad? Or is it the beginning of something much worse? See what happens when Lily makes an unpleasant discovery and has to decide what's important—-becoming someone she can like or someone God can like.
#4
Lily's Ultimate Party
2001
Sixth grade is finally over and Lily's planning the 'ultimate' party in celebration of the occasion, as only Lily can. When Lily insists once again on making this a project for the Girlz Only Club, she finds a less than enthusiastic response. But Lily will stop at nothing. She even starts her own business to pay for it, meeting a special dog, Otto, in the process. But it's not long before Lily's plans begin to unravel, turning what would be the 'ultimate' party into the ultimate disaster. Lily learns the importance of allowing others to be who God made them to be, rather than who she wants them to be. And, when the long-awaited party finally arrives, it turns out differently than even Lily could have imagined!
#5
Ask Lily
2001
At last—-Lily's in middle school and it doesn't take long for her to get right into the thick of things. She joins the school newspaper staff and becomes the anonymous writer of the 'Answer Girl' advice column. It's all in fun at first—-Lily gives witty answers to such questions as 'What do I do about a dog that keeps eating my homework?' Then Lily gets a more serious query and actually gives helpful advice, and it's not long before word gets around that the mysterious 'Answer Girl' can solve ANY problem. Before long Lily thinks she's Dr. Know-it-all—-reading every sidewalk psychology and self-help book she can lay hands on, and watching afternoon talk shows. But things quickly go sour when Lily steps outside her boundaries. After her 'expert' advice nearly costs her a close friend, Lily realizes there isn't always a clear-cut answer, particularly in those gray areas. But once again, Lily learns that God is the REAL answer giver.
#6
Lily the Rebel
2001
Lily Robbins has always been a model student, the one who always follows the rules. But suddenly, Lily is questioning the rules—-both at home and at school—and it's getting harder to keep her mouth shut about it. When Lily blows up and goes off at her science teacher, she suddenly becomes Ms. Popularity. And soon Lily starts thinking that being a little bit 'bad' actually feels good. Of course, in true Lily fashion, she goes all the way with it, adopting an 'alternative' hair-do, and designing a rebel T-shirt that pushes the dress code. But when a truly worthy cause arises, Lily's new reputation precedes her. Lily realizes she needs to regain the trust of those who matter most to her before she can help her best friend win against discrimination.
#7
Lights, Action, Lily!
2002
Lily's at it again, but this time, she's destined to be the next big 'star.' She's certain her name will be up in lights and she'll be front-and-center stage. Cast in a school play as Kate in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, Lily springs into 'action' and throws herself into the role. But there is one major problem—-Ashley's boyfriend, Shad. He is cast in the major role of Petruchio opposite Lily and plays her suitor. However, Ashley gets jealous and determines to stop at nothing to bungle the show. Filled with antics, hi-jinks, tangles, and knots, Lily has to learn that relationships are more important than a perfect performance.
#8
Lily Rules!
2002
Lily’s out for change, and she’s just the person to make it happen. When Lily is nominated for class president and wins, she’s not just content having her picture in the yearbook along with the title. She puts her political “might” into action! However, things aren’t going according to “the Lily plan,” and suddenly, a life in politics seems less appealing. Peer pressure and sudden inclusion in the in-crowd at school complicate things so that Lily has to learn the real meaning and use of the spiritual gift of leadership.
#9
Rough & Rugged Lily
2002
Lily's looking for adventure, and the great outdoors is just the place to find it! Convinced she'll become the next famous outdoorswoman, Lily asks her parents for tons of camping and survival gear for Christmas. But little does she know she's headed for an adventure she'll never forget. When Lily and her family are stranded in the worst storm ever on the way to a mountain cabin for Christmas, survival becomes the name of the game—-in more ways than one. It's like their very own Swiss Family Robinson adventure—-but instead of pirates, a shipwreck, an island, and animals, it's snow, snow, snow! In the end Lily learns it's not important what and how much you get, it's how you handle what you have and being grateful for it.
#10
Lily Speaks!
2002
The sanctity of the Girlz Only Club is at stake! When Lily and Suzy both get selected for the school-wide seventh grade speech contest, an unforeseen battle ensues. Lily starts getting mysterious notes and phone calls 'encouraging' her to drop out of the contest, but it only makes her more determined to stick it out. In the meantime, the Girlz Only Club seems to be divided in its loyalties. What started as a friendly speech contest among classmates and friends turns into an all-out winner-take-all match. When Lily encounters the pain and disappointment of competition, she ultimately learns that winning isn't everything. Find out how Lily overcomes her feelings of jealousy, envy, and self-doubt to become a better winner in the end.
Author
Nancy N. Rue
Author · 108 books
#11
Horse Crazy Lily
2003
Lily's in love! With horses?! Back in the 'saddle' for another exciting adventure, Lily's gone western and destined to be the next famous cowgirl. After her first horseback-riding experience, Lily's hooked. Her room practically turns into a stable and her life is all about horses. Of course her pleas for her very own horse go unacknowledged, so Lily does the next best thing ... she gets an unofficial job at a stable. But does she do it for the love of horses or to escape dealing with her new adopted sister, Tessa? When the unthinkable happens at the stable, Lily is left wondering, Where is God? Why did he let it happen?, but learns a real lesson in faith and who God really is.
#12
Lily's Church Camp Adventure
2003
Great news for Lily! She and the Girlz are going to camp, but the best part is they're going to be in the same cabin. They'll have the best two weeks ever! Until they arrive at Camp Galilee. Excitement and girlish chatter quickly turn to distress and tears, when Lily discovers that none of the Girlz are in her cabin. Now Lily's alone and homesick, but in true Lily fashion, she discovers her true calling—-sailing! But things go from bad to worse when Zooey contracts the nastiest case of poison ivy on the planet and Suzy vows she'll never speak to Lily again. Things can only get better, right? After some interesting twists and turns, Lily learns a real lesson about the essential habits of the heart.
#13
Lily's In London?!
2003
WOW! This time Lily's really on the adventure of a lifetime. How many girls like her get the opportunity to experience life in a different culture? For sure, not a whole lot! When Lily's father becomes a visiting fellow at Oxford University in England, the family tags along. As usual, she "dives" right into the thick of things. Lily wants to make the most of her stay in Oxford and wastes no time sinking her teeth into the culture. She quickly develops a British accent, discovers the Church of England, and learns that God lives in the details of everyday life. She winds up developing some unlikely friendships that ultimately teach her lifelong lessons she'll never forget. But in the end, her adventures strengthen her relationship with God as she realizes, more than ever, there are many possibilities for walking her spiritual path in Christ.
#14
Lily's Passport to Paris
2003
Nothing in her previous experience could prepare Lily for what she would encounter in Paris! When Lily befriends a French boy, Christophe, he quickly becomes her “mission,” and she wants to help him in anyway she can. She really likes him―perhaps more than she’d care to admit―but there’s the issue of his sister, who totally hates Lily and will stop at nothing to keep Lily from getting in the way of her plans. Finally, Lily discovers her true God-intended self, and as we leave Lily after fourteen books full of her growing-up adventures, we know her personal gift. And somehow we know she and God together will work out the details.