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Madeleine Richards #1
Rebellion in Riversleigh
At twelve-years of age, Maddy Richards has everything she needs in life – good friends, a loving mother, and a home she loves. When her mother announces that she's getting married, Maddy's seemingly perfect world is rocked to the core, but when she discovers that not only that her mother is getting married and she'll have a new dad, but there's another, even more world rocking change planned, Maddy, thinking there's no way out of her predicament, forges a plan that she's sure will put a stop to at least one of these sudden changes in her life.
With her best friend Hannah in tow, Maddy embarks on a journey, hoping that will prompt her mother and new husband-to-be to change their minds, but a horrific storm is about to complicate matters further. What looked like a solution suddenly becomes more of a problem.
Maddy will have to gather her resolve and determine if she's ready to trust God, regardless of what is happening, and let life unfold as it should, even if that means her life will never be the same again.
Book One of The Madeleine Richards Series, "Rebellion in Riversleigh", a Tween Christian fiction book, is a must read for girls aged ten to thirteen, who are looking for a heart-warming story, full of adventure, personal struggle, and Christian values.
A bonus prequel for moms, Hank and Sarah – A Love Story, is also available FREE from inside the book.
With her best friend Hannah in tow, Maddy embarks on a journey, hoping that will prompt her mother and new husband-to-be to change their minds, but a horrific storm is about to complicate matters further. What looked like a solution suddenly becomes more of a problem.
Maddy will have to gather her resolve and determine if she's ready to trust God, regardless of what is happening, and let life unfold as it should, even if that means her life will never be the same again.
Book One of The Madeleine Richards Series, "Rebellion in Riversleigh", a Tween Christian fiction book, is a must read for girls aged ten to thirteen, who are looking for a heart-warming story, full of adventure, personal struggle, and Christian values.
A bonus prequel for moms, Hank and Sarah – A Love Story, is also available FREE from inside the book.
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2014
About the author
Juliette Duncan
98 books340 followersJuliette Duncan is a USA Today bestselling author of Christian romance stories that ‘touch the heart and soul’. She lives in Brisbane, Australia and writes Christian fiction that encourages a deeper faith in a world that seems to have lost its way. Most of her stories include an element of romance, but the main love story in each of her books is always God's amazing, unconditional love for His wayward children.
Juliette and her husband enjoy spending time with their five adult children and eleven grandchildren, When not writing, Juliette and her husband I love exploring the wonderful world we live in.
Please feel free to contact Juliette by email (author@julietteduncan.com) or via Facebook.
Juliette and her husband enjoy spending time with their five adult children and eleven grandchildren, When not writing, Juliette and her husband I love exploring the wonderful world we live in.
Please feel free to contact Juliette by email (author@julietteduncan.com) or via Facebook.
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April 4, 2018
This is an interesting story of a young girl, Maddy, trying to handle the fact that her mother, Sarah, is going to marry a man, Hank, and then move away to another community. Maddy has several very good friends who have been her friends for years, she is active in her church and community life and does not want to give up all her relationships and her small community life to go to a big city where Hank works as a doctor. Maddy likes Hank but is rebelling strongly against change.
Juliette Duncan does an amazing job of telling this delightful story of a teenage rebellion. I would recommend this series of books to anyone from 10 to 100. It is a pure, clean, well-written story.
Juliette Duncan does an amazing job of telling this delightful story of a teenage rebellion. I would recommend this series of books to anyone from 10 to 100. It is a pure, clean, well-written story.
August 13, 2018
4 stars
I purchased the preteen focused Christian short story Rebellion in Riversleigh: The Madeleine Richards Box Set (The Madeleine Richards Series Book 1) by Juliette Duncan and this review was given freely.
Twelve year old Maddy and her best friend Hannah run away after learning that Maddy's mother Sarah is marrying Doctor Hank resulting in her need to move to another town.
A touching prayer filled Christian novel dealing with the challenge of accepting change and accepting the peace that comes with believing in God.
I purchased the preteen focused Christian short story Rebellion in Riversleigh: The Madeleine Richards Box Set (The Madeleine Richards Series Book 1) by Juliette Duncan and this review was given freely.
Twelve year old Maddy and her best friend Hannah run away after learning that Maddy's mother Sarah is marrying Doctor Hank resulting in her need to move to another town.
A touching prayer filled Christian novel dealing with the challenge of accepting change and accepting the peace that comes with believing in God.
July 20, 2020
This was a Tween read, a growing up type of story. This young girl, Maddy, has been spoiled by her mother and needs to learn to think of others, as well as herself. I voluntarily chose to review this story, and I've given it a 4.5* rating. Maddy doesn't like change but she's about to go through a lot of changes. This is the first book in a series and I'd like to see if she really does change.
April 10, 2023
Change of heart
Book about a young girl who had to learn with moving away from her friends but finally learned to accept that she would have anew father who already loved her. Good read.
Book about a young girl who had to learn with moving away from her friends but finally learned to accept that she would have anew father who already loved her. Good read.
June 12, 2019
This series contains 3 books--Rebellion in Riversleigh, Problem in Paradise, Trouble in Town.
April 24, 2015
Rebellion in Riversleigh by Juliette Duncan is a well written, short yet sweet, young adult story that is perfect for those aged eight to middle teens.
The start begins as Madeleine Richards is celebrating her twelfth birthday. She has a great time with her friends at her birthday party, but has a feeling that her widowed mother will be getting married soon to her fiancé, Hank. Maddy is not very happy about the upcoming nuptials. She has had her mother all to herself since her father passed away and does not like the intrusion of Hank into her life. If the marriage announcement were not bad enough, Maddy learns that along with a new step-father, Maddy will be moving to another town with her mother and Hank after their wedding.
Maddy enlists the help of her best friend as she comes up with a brilliant idea to stop the wedding and thus stop the impending move to another town. Little does Maddy know that the plan she has in mind is dangerous and could have a bad ending.
I enjoyed reading this young adult story. The author hit the nail on the head in terms of the attitudes and thought processes of tweens and teenagers. Along with this, the author weaves spiritual beliefs into the story, but not so much as to be pushy or detract from the main story.
I would recommend this to tweens and teenagers who would like a good, solid story that most of them can relate to.
The start begins as Madeleine Richards is celebrating her twelfth birthday. She has a great time with her friends at her birthday party, but has a feeling that her widowed mother will be getting married soon to her fiancé, Hank. Maddy is not very happy about the upcoming nuptials. She has had her mother all to herself since her father passed away and does not like the intrusion of Hank into her life. If the marriage announcement were not bad enough, Maddy learns that along with a new step-father, Maddy will be moving to another town with her mother and Hank after their wedding.
Maddy enlists the help of her best friend as she comes up with a brilliant idea to stop the wedding and thus stop the impending move to another town. Little does Maddy know that the plan she has in mind is dangerous and could have a bad ending.
I enjoyed reading this young adult story. The author hit the nail on the head in terms of the attitudes and thought processes of tweens and teenagers. Along with this, the author weaves spiritual beliefs into the story, but not so much as to be pushy or detract from the main story.
I would recommend this to tweens and teenagers who would like a good, solid story that most of them can relate to.
February 26, 2015
Madeleine Richards is a girl in crisis. Her mother is taking her new boyfriend, Hank, seriously, which means less time for Madeleine to spend time with her mum. When the happy couple deliver the news that it's time to move from their beloved hometown of Riversleigh, Madeleine will do anything to stop that from happening, even if it puts her in danger.
This book is a poignant adventure that follows Madeleine through the emotional storms of dealing with a new father and a big life change. Like most youth, Madeleine is frightened and stubborn, and she lashes out at everyone who loves her. Through the faith and patience of parents who love her and the support of an inspiring church youth program, Madeleine learns to deal with her fears even as she makes mistakes she never saw coming.
This author has a good grasp of young teen angst and the quiet whispers of faith we can all find if we stop long enough to listen, let go, and let God. Although it switches point of view from character to character, it is easy to follow and a very appropriate read I'd recommend for those as young as eight and up.
This book is a poignant adventure that follows Madeleine through the emotional storms of dealing with a new father and a big life change. Like most youth, Madeleine is frightened and stubborn, and she lashes out at everyone who loves her. Through the faith and patience of parents who love her and the support of an inspiring church youth program, Madeleine learns to deal with her fears even as she makes mistakes she never saw coming.
This author has a good grasp of young teen angst and the quiet whispers of faith we can all find if we stop long enough to listen, let go, and let God. Although it switches point of view from character to character, it is easy to follow and a very appropriate read I'd recommend for those as young as eight and up.
February 21, 2015
GENRE: TWEEN FICTION—Book One of The Madeleine Richards Series, "Rebellion in Riversleigh," is a positive, realistic look at what it is like to be twelve and have your world upended. The author’s realistic depiction of the struggles of a young girl caught in that awkward time between her childhood and her teenage years, not quite a child, but not quite a teenager, adds to the pathos of the story. Madeleine Richards, or Maddy, must learn to rely on her faith and understand that much of life is out of her control. In this world of chaos, war, and turmoil, this is a powerful message that should be taught to our youth. Juliette Duncan creates a strong character to bring this message to young girls at a pivotal time in their life. There is no doubt that the book is Christian fiction, but the author wisely avoids preaching at her audience. Tween readers will definitely be looking forward to the next adventure of this spunky, strong-will heroine. Sorry to not give more details about the plot, but I leave it to you the reader to discover Maddy’s story.
March 12, 2015
Maddy and Sarah 's story is very special. When Hank comes in the picture Maddy struggles with sharing her mom. Watching Maddy dealing with the changes in her future is so sad. This is truly a wonderful story where you feel God working on these special people. I had the honor to review this amazing book for the author.
March 19, 2016
My 12 yr old daughter read this and lived the storyline. She is looking forward to reading the other books to follow. She did mention that at times the story shifted and at those times it was harder to grasp right away with the change in tone. Otherwise she really liked the story. I was gifted this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 26, 2016
"A gentle rebellion"
All the angst of growing up for a tweenager, against the backdrop of an all too familiar setting. The Christian message shines through every page, if you care to look. If you don't, then it's still a story that children in the targeted age range will appreciate and understand.
All the angst of growing up for a tweenager, against the backdrop of an all too familiar setting. The Christian message shines through every page, if you care to look. If you don't, then it's still a story that children in the targeted age range will appreciate and understand.
March 17, 2015
This is a good story about a young girl who learns not to rebel when things are out of her hands. Which of course our lives are. It is well written and I enjoyed the writing of this author. I received a copy from the author in exchange for a fair review. I highly recommend this book.
October 20, 2016
This is a continuation of the story of Hank and Sarah.
It is the first book in the Madeleine Richards series.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to get
book #2 - Problems in Paradise.
It is the first book in the Madeleine Richards series.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to get
book #2 - Problems in Paradise.
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