Mary of Nazareth, Pennsylvania: A YA Biblical Retelling

From the realm of miracles to the spotlight of notoriety…After being told in a dream that she’s pregnant, sixteen-year-old Mary must face small-town life in the twenty-first century. At first, she believes her dream was just a dream—not a message from God.As she navigates the chaos brought on by her miraculous situation, Mary finds herself thrust into a whirlwind of attention from paparazzi, journalists, and even those within her own community. Her mother thinks she’s lying, her doctor can’t believe she’s pregnant, and even her boyfriend, Joey Griffin, is having trouble understanding how this happened.But once both pregnancy and virginity are confirmed, Mary’s life becomes a delicate balancing act as she grapples with newfound fame, relentless scrutiny, and the overwhelming weight of her unexpected journey.In this modern retelling of a timeless biblical story, author Susan Walker skillfully captures the essence of faith, resilience, and the power of belief in the face of adversity. Read more