Courtney’s world is falling apart: her boyfriend Steven has left her for a hot “pop-idol chick”, her parents are getting divorced, and her mum is moving to a remote town with her siblings. The last thing Courtney wants is to stay with her father, who is too busy seeing another woman to spare much time or thought for his 16-year-old daughter. God seems so far away, and Courtney feels deserted by everyone except her best friend Karen—whose blundering attempts to console her only have the effect of rubbing salt into her wounds! But Courtney has schemes up her sleeve—schemes that, by fair means or foul, will surely get her everything she is seeking after… or will they? In a confusing and inconstant world, this book offers a message of hope: that God is faithful and is always working things out for our good. The best-laid schemes can go awry, but God has a plan for Courtney… and Steven, and many others too, all those with a seeking heart. He will give them what they are really seeking after—for those who truly seek will surely find. Gillian Leggat is the author of more than seventy books, many of them for young adults and children. In recent years, her focus has been on writing Christian fiction and non-fiction, as she has a heart for sowing good seeds in the world. The Seekers is her ninth Christian book. Gillian holds a master’s degree in English and has taught in various schools and colleges. Currently, she tutors students in English and conducts writing courses whilst continuing to write books. Gillian lives in Cape Town, where she enjoys being involved in her local church, attending cultural events, and walking on the beach. She has three adult children and one grandchild.
