Sandra Dutton

This story really resonated with me. Growing up we didn't go to church until I was five years old. Then my mom became a Christian and everything changed. It is difficult to understand where science and the Bible meet. A lot of people say that you can't have both but I believe the Bible backs up science. In the story I felt like Mary Mae when so many people were telling me one thing and my mind was always asking questions. I remember my own son asking our pastor when the dinosaurs were on earth. I personally like my husband answer to the problem that the earth can't be as old as scientist say it is. My husband says God could have made it as certain age to start with. This was a fun look at how strong some people feel in their religious beliefs. I was never offended because it was never a put down. Well written and a book I look forward to putting on my shelves at school.… (mer)

Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com

Mary Mae is a Christian. She's also a lover of the sciences.

When her teacher starts teaching her class about evolution, Mary has a hard time reconciling the Bible's version of creation with science's teaching of evolution. Her mom says that God is right and the Bible is God's word, but there is evidence supporting her teacher's theory.

Can Mary find a way to mesh her love of science with her love of the Bible?

A quick read for people who like Christian fiction. Although the characters seem a little one-dimensional, the message to be yourself and to follow your dreams is a good one. Those who enjoy inspirational, realistic fiction will like reading MARY MAE AND THE GOSPEL TRUTH.… (mer)