Rooted Rising is a place for young girls to grow strong in who God made them to be by equipping them to build deep roots in Christian apologetics through engaging, fun, and memorable resources.
The Linnie Morris Chronicles is a story-based project created to help girls explore big ideas; like truth, courage, friendship, and standing firm, through relatable characters and engaging adventures. Designed especially for young readers, these stories gently introduce real-life challenges girls face today while pointing them back to God’s truth in a way that feels hopeful, imaginative, and age-appropriate. Moms can feel confident knowing each story is rooted in Biblical values and written to spark meaningful conversations at home.
Book 1
Eleven-year-old Linora Sue Morris, “Linnie”, has a way of noticing things other people pass right by: a lone shoe on the street, mismatched footprints in fresh mud, the way a closed curtain seems to shift when no one is watching. Her parents call her curious, her teachers report that she’s tenacious… but Linnie has always simply thought, “There must be a reasonable explanation for everything.”
Like when she makes a chilling discovery of abandoned items in an unexpected place, she is determined to solve the mystery of who the items belong to and why they were discarded.
And when a new couple moves into the weathered house at the end of Southview Court, Linnie pays attention. Mrs. Maynard, graceful and reserved, seems to carry a quiet sadness along with her gentle smile. Most neighbors keep their distance, but something about Mrs. Maynard’s presence tugs at Linnie like the beginning of a mystery she’s meant to solve.
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Meanwhile, things at school have become unexpectedly complicated.
When Linne’s Science class starts a unit on evolution, she speaks up about her belief that the universe was created by God. Her teacher reprimands her, some classmates make fun of her, and others begin asking hard questions- questions that Linnie had never before been challenged to answer.
She’s always believed… because her parents believed. But suddenly that belief becomes something Linnie wants to understand, not just inherit.
Drawn to Mrs. Maynard’s steady wisdom and kindness, Linnie discovers an unexpected mentor: someone who treats her questions with seriousness, and who doesn’t talk down to Linnie like a child. As the two form a friendship, Linnie begins to see that the best answers often begin with curiosity, tenacity, and a sense of reasoning.
As she uncovers the answers for why she believes how she does, Linnie also uncovers the tender, complicated story behind the mysterious woman next door- one that will change the way she sees both God and people.
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Rooted News is a kid-friendly publication from Rooted Rising designed to help young readers understand what’s happening in the world around them. Each issue shares a few simple headlines from the United States and around the globe, along with a heartwarming story that reminds us of the good things happening in our communities. Rooted News presents information in a clear, nonpartisan way so kids can begin learning about the world while staying rooted in faith, curiosity, and compassion.