Unseen but Not Forgotten: 5 (Young Adult Fiction: Religious - Christian (Social Issues)) - Softcover

Elena Matthews

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798230869924

Publisher: Arcane Horizons Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

When senior Elena Park's civics project meets Rory Maddox-a teen on probation sleeping in his car-Silverbrook's hidden homelessness becomes impossible to ignore. As city hall pushes bans and school gossip spreads his mugshot, Elena, her cop dad, and a small church choose the harder path: confession, repair, and real help. With Scripture threads (Luke 15; Psalm 139; Micah 6:8) and a restorative-justice arc, this YA Christian novel tackles stigma, addiction's ripple effects, and hope that sees the unseen-and stays to build something new.

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About the Author

Elena Matthews is a former youth pastor and community journalist who blends faith and realism in her YA Christian novels. Her stories explore how teenagers confront social injustice, prejudice, and identity while holding on to their faith in Jesus. A graduate of Wheaton College with a degree in Communication and Theology, Elena writes to help young readers see that faith isn't an escape from hard questions-it's the courage to face them with grace. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two rescue dogs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcane Horizons Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798230869924
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102