Neta Jackson is a renowned American author, born in 1944, who has made significant contributions to the literary world with her Christian fiction, historical fiction, and non-fiction works, many of which are aimed at children and young adults. Raised as the child of a Christian school principal, Neta's life was filled with frequent moves around the United States before finally settling in Seattle. From a young age, Neta's love for reading and writing was evident, as she often had her nose in a book and even wrote a story about a mountain lion in high school that won first place in a Scholastic Magazine contest. This early success fueled her passion for storytelling and led to a lifelong career as an author.
Neta Jackson is a prolific writer, having penned several series that have captivated readers of all ages. Among her most popular series are the Trailblazer series and the Yada Yada Prayer Group series. The Trailblazer series, aimed at children, brings to life the stories of famous Christians from history, allowing young readers to learn about their faith in an engaging and accessible way. The Yada Yada Prayer Group series, on the other hand, is a collection of books focused on the power of prayer and community, following the lives of a group of diverse women brought together through their shared faith.
In addition to her individual writing pursuits, Neta often collaborates with her husband, Dave Jackson, who is also an accomplished author. Their joint efforts have resulted in the creation of several series and standalone novels, further enriching their shared literary legacy. Neta's ability to weave compelling narratives that both entertain and inspire her readers has solidified her position as a respected and beloved figure in the world of Christian and historical fiction.
Pet Parables Books
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Pet Parables
1991
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The Parrot Who Talked Too Much
1991
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The Hamster Who Got Himself Stuck
1991
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The Dog Who Loved to Race
1991
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The Cat Who Smelled Like Cabbage
1991
Secret Adventures Books (by with Dave Jackson)
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Shrug
1994
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Snap
1994
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Smash
1994
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Spin
1994
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Snag
1994
SouledOut Sisters Books
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Stand by Me
2012
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Come to the Table
2012
Trailblazer Books (with Dave Jackson)
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Kidnapped by River Rats
1991
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The Queen's Smuggler
1991
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Spy for the Night Riders
1992
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The Hidden Jewel
1992
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Escape from the Slave Traders
1992
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The Chimney Sweep's Ransom
1992
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The Bandit of Ashley Downs
1993
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Imprisoned in the Golden City
1993
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Shanghaied to China
1993
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Listen for the Whippoorwill
1993
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Attack in the Rye Grass
1994
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Trial by Poison
1994
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Flight of the Fugitives
1994
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The Betrayer's Fortune
1994
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Danger on the Flying Trapeze
1995
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Thieves of Tyburn Square
1995
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Abandoned on the Wild Frontier
1995
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The Runaway's Revenge
1995
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Quest for the Lost Prince
1996
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The Warrior's Challenge
1996
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The Drummer Boy's Battle
1997
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Traitor in the Tower
1997
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Defeat of the Ghost Riders
1997
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Fate of the Yellow Woodbee
1997
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The Gold Miners' Rescue
1998
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The Mayflower Secret
1998
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Mask of the Wolf Boy
1999
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Assassins in the Cathedral
1999
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Race for the Record
1999
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Ambushed in Jaguar Swamp
1999
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The Forty-Acre Swindle
2000
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Hostage on the Nighthawk
2000
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Journey to the End of the Earth
2000
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Drawn by a China Moon
2000
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Sinking the Dayspring
2001
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Roundup of the Street Rovers
2001
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Blinded by the Shining Path
2002
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Risking the Forbidden Game
2002
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Exiled to the Red River
2003
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Caught in the Rebel Camp
2003
Windy City Neighbors Books (with Dave Jackson)
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Grounded
2013
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Derailed
2013
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Penny Wise
2014
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Pound Foolish
2014
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Snowmageddon
2015
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Books
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group
2003
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Down
2004
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Real
2005
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The Yada Yada Prayer Journal
2005
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Tough
2005
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Caught
2006
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling
2007
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Decked Out
2007
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The YADA YADA Celebrations and Recipes
2018
Yada Yada House of Hope Books
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Where Do I Go?
2008
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Who Do I Talk To?
2008
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Who Do I Lean On?
2010
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Who Is My Shelter?
2011
Standalone Novels
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Lucy Come Home
2012
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Uphill Both Ways
2018
Non-Fiction Books
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Living Together in a World Falling Apart
1974
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Glimpses of Glory: Thirty Years of Community, the Story of Reba Place Fellowship
1981
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A New Way to Live
1983
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Building Christian Relationships
1984
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A Time for Heroes
1988
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Witness: Empowering The Church Through Worship, Community, And Mission
1989
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On Fire For Christ: Stories Of Anabaptist Martyrs, Retold From Martyrs Mirror
1989
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Best-Loved Bible Stories
1989
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The Gift of Presence: Stories That Celebrate Nurses Serving in the Name of Christ
1991
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Heritage & Hope: The Legacy and Future of the Black Family in America
1992
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Tinkering with People
1992
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Loving One Another
1993
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Switching Tracks: Advancing Through Five Crucial Phases Of Your Career
1994
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When The Odds Are Against Us
1995
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When We Fight All the Time
1995
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Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes
1996
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Hero Tales, Vol. II: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes
1997
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Becoming the Parent God Wants You to Be
1998
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Hero Tales, Volume III
1998
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Coaching Your Kids in the Game of Life
2001
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No Random Act: Behind the Murder of Ricky Byrdsong
2002
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The Complete Book of Christian Heroes : Over 200 Stories of Courageous People Who Suffered for Jesus
2004
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Heroes in Black History
2008
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House of Hope
2010
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Fear Not
2014
Picture Books
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Grandma Aggie and the Bless-You Bike Ride
2004
Recovering Hope In Your Marriage Books (with Dave Jackson, with Steve Wilke)
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When We Can't Talk Anymore: Stories about Couples Who Learned How to Communicate Again