Young Adult Fiction: Religious – Christian (General)

Hope in the Valley follows sixteen-year-old Avery Lane as her family moves to the mountain town of Aspen Vale-just as wildfires, job loss, and a struggling community test her fading faith. With cross-country captain Theo and musician Amara, Avery discovers an old prayer journal that sparks a movement to revive a food pantry, restore hope, and fight for their valley's future. Blending friendship, courage, and Scripture, this YA Christian novel explores what it means to trust God in seasons of uncertainty-and how even small acts of love can rebuild a weary town. Clara Thompson is a YA author and former youth ministry leader from Colorado. She draws on her experiences guiding teens through faith, community service, and life's ups and downs to create stories of hope, resilience, and spiritual growth. Clara loves hiking, sketching landscapes, and hosting weekend Bible study sessions for teens. Her books inspire young readers to explore faith courageously while navigating everyday challenges.