
Written by Nancy Rue
Part of the Sophie series
A new girl stirs conflict, prejudice, and theft accusations. Can understanding bridge the divide?
Sophie navigates middle school drama when a new girl, Phoebe, joins the film club. Phoebe's charm hides a prejudice that divides the group, leading to theft accusations. As tensions rise, Sophie faces a moral challenge: should she reach out to Phoebe despite the discomfort? With guidance, Sophie learns the power of empathy and faith, discovering that understanding can transform enemies into friends. Will she succeed in bridging the gap and uniting her friends, or will the rift deepen? Dive into a tale of friendship, faith, and the courage to stand up for what's right.
Sophie’s back with more middle-school adventures! The just-formed film club has brought a new girl into the Flakes’ orbit: Phoebe is witty, fun, and an awesome actress, but then the girls discover she harbors a prejudice against one of their own. When this same girl is accused of theft, the Pops-and even some of the Flakes-are only too happy to turn against her. And when Dr. Peter suggests that Sophie has a Christian responsibility to try to understand Phoebe, Sophie’s ready to throw up her hands. But then the absolute truth dawns: God wants us to reach out to those who are lost-even if it makes us uncomfortable. Armed with insight, Sophie puts faith into action and gains a friend in the process.
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