Angel or Not? Angel for Sure — Lori Diez

The Angel or Not? Catholic Fiction Book Series is an exciting chapter book series that combines Catholic and family values in a fast moving story-line. Student readers will recognize their own Catholic schooling connection with the main character Angel, her family, friends and Sister Rita.  The first book in the series focuses on Bullying, while the second book focuses on the consequences associated with cheating and lying. 

Book One, Angel or Not? Angel for Sure!  Is an engaging book for preteen children (3rd-6th grade), that focuses on real life ups and downs of being a girl in Catholic school. Follow Angel through fourth grade as she learns how to handle her own conflicts while attempting to stay in 'angel-mode' even though, her thoughts and actions aren't always so angelic. Stay with her through the story as she realizes that every action has a consequence.   
   In this, the first book of the series, Angel, the main character is being bullied and must figure out how to handle and befriend the bully. You'll meet Sister Rita, Angel's family, friends and her first crush -- Dreamboat Tony!
   It's easy to be drawn into Angel's world while she tries to solve the Sonya Mystery. Readers will soon understand why she feels stuck in the Twilight Zone during Sonya's and brother Anthony's accidents.

Angel or Not? Angel for Sure received the Catholic Writers Seal of Approval in 2014.

The two book series make an excellent class and summer reading option as the series reinforce good values, opens the door for discussion on bullying, making good choices and the consequences of cheating. In addition, both books include bold vocabulary words throughout the story and include word banks in the back of the book. Worksheets are available by request on our "Teacher Information" on the website. 

Angel or Not? Angel for Sure, Fiction Catholic book has been enjoyed by many students in the Tampa Bay area and teachers feel they are a great tool to use to reinforce good morals and values, as well as reinforce Catholic faith. The books are full of excitement and the first of their kind to be written just for students in Catholic Schools.

Mrs. Hernandez, Principal St. Lawrence Catholic School: “Finally…a book for our Catholic children that is packed full of Catholic values amid real life situations. Bravo!” 

Mrs. Cruikshank and Mrs. Williams St. Lawrence Catholic School: “The characters are real and down-to-earth.  Family life is portrayed with positive parental role models and with realistic relationships between siblings and friends.  A definite for our school library…can't wait for the next book!”