Christian author

Melody Carlson

Author of Benjamin's Box

Includes the names: Melody Carlson, Melody A. Carlson

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Melody Carlson was born in San Francisco, California on March 2, 1956. She graduated from Lane Community College. Before becoming a Christian author, she volunteered in teen ministry, taught preschool, and worked briefly in interior design and in international adoption. She has written over 200 books for children, pre-teens, young adults, and adults including Revell, Finding Alice, The Christmas Bus, the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, and the Carter House Girls series. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from Benjamin's Box… (more)

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Works by Melody Carlson

Benjamin's Box 615 copies, 1 review

Back Home Again 438 copies, 8 reviews

The Christmas Bus 371 copies, 25 reviews

Becoming Me 346 copies, 10 reviews

Christmas at Harrington's 313 copies, 19 reviews

Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely 298 copies, 14 reviews

It's My Life 259 copies, 1 review

The Christmas Dog 258 copies, 20 reviews

My Name Is Chloe 243 copies, 6 reviews

Who I Am 224 copies, 1 review

The Christmas Shoppe 221 copies, 14 reviews

Deep Green: Color Me Jealous 218 copies, 3 reviews

Just Ask 214 copies, 1 review

Hidden History 197 copies

Finding Alice 195 copies, 1 review

Torch Red: Color Me Torn 193 copies, 3 reviews

On My Own 188 copies, 1 review

The Prayer Of Jabez For Little Ones (Adaptor) 183 copies

Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred 180 copies, 4 reviews

Sold Out 178 copies, 1 review

Mixed Bags 174 copies, 9 reviews

Pitch Black: Color Me Lost 172 copies, 7 reviews

Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted 165 copies, 4 reviews

I Heart Bloomberg 160 copies, 4 reviews

Face the Music 156 copies

Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed 153 copies, 3 reviews

I Do! 151 copies, 1 review

Road Trip 150 copies

A Mile in My Flip-Flops 150 copies, 11 reviews

Angels in the Snow: A Novella 147 copies, 5 reviews

An Irish Christmas 145 copies, 4 reviews

The Storytellers' Collection: Tales of Faraway Places (Editor; Contributor) 143 copies, 1 review

Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped 143 copies, 1 review

Catwalk (On the Runway) 139 copies, 1 review

The Gift of Christmas Present 139 copies, 5 reviews

Stealing Bradford 130 copies, 9 reviews

All in the Timing 129 copies

Love Your Neighbor (Just Like Jesus Said) 129 copies, 2 reviews

On This Day 127 copies, 3 reviews

Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned 124 copies

Crystal Lies 123 copies, 5 reviews

Bright Purple: Color Me Confused 123 copies, 2 reviews

The Christmas Joy Ride 120 copies, 23 reviews

Moon White: Color Me Enchanted 120 copies, 1 review

A Christmas by the Sea 119 copies, 36 reviews

Love Finds You in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts 118 copies, 3 reviews

Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon 117 copies, 2 reviews

Ready to Wed 117 copies, 4 reviews

The Happy Camper 116 copies, 43 reviews

Blood Sisters 116 copies

These Boots Weren't Made for Walking 114 copies, 7 reviews

Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed 113 copies

As Young as We Feel 112 copies, 3 reviews

Meant to Be 111 copies

The Christmas Angel Project 109 copies, 14 reviews

Premiere (On the Runway) 109 copies, 2 reviews

Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon 108 copies, 1 review

Bad Connection (The Secret Life Samantha McGregor, Book 1) 107 copies, 3 reviews

River's Song - The Inn at Shining Waters Series 106 copies, 4 reviews

All I Have to Give: A Christmas Love Story 106 copies, 6 reviews

Show Each Other Forgiveness (Just Like Jesus Said Series) 106 copies

Falling Up 103 copies, 1 review

It's a Green Thing (Diary of a Teenage Girl: Maya, Book 2) 100 copies, 4 reviews

Not-So-Simple Life 99 copies, 2 reviews

Just Another Girl 98 copies, 12 reviews

Winter Wonders 97 copies

Notes from a Spinning Planet--Ireland 96 copies, 2 reviews

Double Take: A Novel 96 copies, 8 reviews

Secretly do good deeds 95 copies

King of the Stable 95 copies, 1 review

What Nick and Holly Found in Grandpa's Attic 95 copies, 1 review

Let Them Eat Fruitcake 94 copies, 8 reviews

The Christmas Swap 93 copies, 34 reviews

Shattered: A Daughter's Regret 88 copies, 8 reviews

Armando's Treasure (Carlson, Melody) 86 copies

Three Days: A Mother's Story 85 copies, 2 reviews

The Christmas Cat 84 copies, 21 reviews

Grace Unplugged: A Novel 84 copies, 2 reviews

The Christmas Pony 82 copies, 3 reviews

Courting Mr. Emerson 82 copies, 33 reviews

Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel (A Dear Daphne Novel) 81 copies, 5 reviews

The Lost Lamb 81 copies, 1 review

Beyond Reach 80 copies, 2 reviews

Everything I Long for (Whispering Pines, 2) 78 copies, 2 reviews

Viva Vermont! 76 copies, 3 reviews

A Simple Christmas Wish 75 copies, 9 reviews

Christmas in Winter Hill 75 copies, 30 reviews

Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless 75 copies, 3 reviews

That Was Then... 75 copies

Looking for Cassandra Jane 74 copies, 1 review

Notes from a Spinning Planet--Papua New Guinea 70 copies, 1 review

Anything but Normal: A Novel 70 copies, 2 reviews

The Other Side of Darkness 69 copies, 4 reviews

River's Call - The Inn at Shining Waters Series 69 copies, 5 reviews

A Christmas in the Alps 67 copies, 33 reviews

Homecoming Queen 65 copies, 2 reviews

On Hope's Wings (Allison Chronicles) 65 copies, 1 review

Once Upon a Summertime 65 copies, 7 reviews

The View From the Lighthouse 63 copies

Lost in Las Vegas 62 copies, 4 reviews

A Place to Come Home to (Carlson, Melody. Whispering Pines Series.) 62 copies, 2 reviews

Baby's First Book of Prayers 62 copies

Gold 'n' Honey Bible 61 copies, 1 review

The Treasure of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection 61 copies

The Christmas Blessing 60 copies, 26 reviews

A Quilt For Christmas 60 copies, 32 reviews

Looking for You All My Life (Whispering Pines Series) (Book 3) 59 copies, 2 reviews

Dating, Dining, and Desperation (A Dear Daphne Novel) 59 copies, 3 reviews

Westward Hearts (Homeward on the Oregon Trail) 59 copies, 3 reviews

Cherished Wish (Allison Chronicles) (Book 2) 59 copies

Don't Worry about Tomorrow (Just Like Jesus Said) 59 copies, 1 review

A Home at Trail's End (Homeward on the Oregon Trail) 58 copies, 2 reviews

Spring Broke 58 copies, 1 review

A Dream for Tomorrow (Homeward on the Oregon Trail) 58 copies, 1 review

Limelight: A Novel 57 copies, 5 reviews

Notes from a Spinning Planet--Mexico 57 copies

Playing with Fire 56 copies, 2 reviews

Rendezvous (On the Runway) 55 copies

New York Debut 55 copies, 2 reviews

All for One 55 copies, 1 review

Degrees of Guilt: Miranda's Story 55 copies, 2 reviews

The Ark That Noah Built 54 copies

Someone to Belong To (Whispering Pines Series) 54 copies, 2 reviews

Second Time Around 53 copies, 38 reviews

Simple Song, A: A Novel 52 copies, 8 reviews

Looking for Leroy 51 copies, 23 reviews

Tale of Two Houses 50 copies

A Treasure Beyond Measure 50 copies

The Jerk Magnet 50 copies, 2 reviews

The Day the Circus Came to Town 50 copies, 1 review

River's End: The Inn at Shining Water Series - Book 3 50 copies, 3 reviews

The Easterville Miracle 49 copies, 1 review

All Summer Long 49 copies, 7 reviews

Here's to Friends 48 copies

The Other Brother 48 copies, 2 reviews

Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah (86 Bloomberg Place Series #4) 48 copies, 3 reviews

Trading Secrets: A Novel 47 copies, 9 reviews

The Joy of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection 47 copies, 1 review

Wise Man's House (Palisades Pure Romance) 47 copies, 1 review

Payback 46 copies, 1 review

Autumn Secrets (The Allison Chronicles Book 3) 45 copies, 1 review

Once Upon a Winter's Heart 45 copies, 4 reviews

Farmer Brown's Field Trip 44 copies, 1 review

Spotlight (On the Runway) 44 copies

The Greatest Gift 44 copies

Last Dance 44 copies

Hometown Ties 44 copies

Never Been Kissed: A Novel 44 copies, 6 reviews

No Room at the Inn 42 copies, 1 review

Spring Breakdown 42 copies, 2 reviews

Dreams of Promise (Allison Chronicles) (Book 4) 42 copies, 1 review

What Matters Most 42 copies, 1 review

Baby's First Bible: Little Stories for Little Hands 42 copies

Forever Friends (The Toy Store on Periwinkle Street) 41 copies

Homeward 40 copies, 1 review

It's Not Funny I'Ve Lost My Money! 39 copies

Glamour (On the Runway) 38 copies, 1 review

My Happy Heart 38 copies, 1 review

Damaged: A Violated Trust (Secrets) 38 copies, 2 reviews

My Amish Boyfriend: A Novel 37 copies, 4 reviews

The Dating Games #1: First Date (Volume 1) 37 copies, 4 reviews

Perfect Alibi (Love Inspired Suspense) 36 copies, 1 review

Under a Summer Sky 36 copies, 4 reviews

Tupsu: A Squirrel Who Was Afraid 35 copies

Awakening Heart 33 copies

Degrees of Betrayal: Kenzie's Story 33 copies

God Lives in My House (Carlson, Melody. God Is Here Series.) 33 copies

Allison O'Brian on Her Own: Volume 1 33 copies

When the Creepy Things Come Out 32 copies, 1 review

Still Waters 32 copies

God Made Them All (God Is Here Series) 31 copies

Love Gently Falling 31 copies, 5 reviews

Her First Bible 30 copies, 1 review

His First Bible 30 copies

The Parable of Two Builders 29 copies

The Lullaby Bible 29 copies

My Son, the Savior: A Mother's Story 29 copies

Shades of Light (Palisades Pure Romance) 28 copies

Project: Girl Power (Girls of 622 Harbor View Series #1) 28 copies

Unexpected Treasures (Miracles of Marble Cove, Book 9) 28 copies

Deceived: Lured from the Truth (Secrets) 27 copies

The Wonder of Christmas: A Family Advent Journey 27 copies

Heartland Skies 27 copies

Christmas Tails: Stories of Our Beloved Four-Legged Friends 26 copies

Home, Hearth, and the Holidays (A Dear Daphne Novel) 26 copies, 1 review

True: A Teen Devotional (Words from the Rock) 26 copies

Sea Hag's Treasure 26 copies

Project: Rescue Chelsea (Girls of 622 Harbor View Series #3) 26 copies

Ciao (On the Runway) 25 copies

Allison O'Brian on Her Own: Volume 2 25 copies, 1 review

Project: Mystery Bus (Girls of 622 Harbor View Series #2) 25 copies

Your Heart's Desire 25 copies, 2 reviews

Project: Take Charge (Girls of 622 Harbor View Series #4) 24 copies

Yes or No, Who Will Go? 24 copies

God Goes with Me (God Is Here Series) 24 copies

How God Decorates Heaven for Christmas 24 copies

I Can Count on God (God Is Here Series) 23 copies

Daily Blessings for My Husband (Daily Blessings) 23 copies

The Prom Queen 22 copies

Project: Raising Faith (Girls of 622 Harbor View #5) 22 copies

Goodnight, Angels 22 copies, 2 reviews

A Will, a Way, and a Wedding (A Dear Daphne Novel) 22 copies, 1 review

Hope from Acorn Hill [2-in-1] 21 copies

Letters from God for Teens: God's Promises for You 20 copies

Bitsy's Harvest Party (Carlson, Melody) 20 copies

The Dating Games #4: Prom Date 19 copies, 1 review

The Dating Games #2: Blind Date (Volume 2) 19 copies, 1 review

The Dating Games #3: Double Date (Volume 3) 19 copies, 1 review

The Most Beautiful Tree 19 copies

Memories From Acorn Hill: Ready to Wed / All in the Timing 19 copies

The Best Friend 18 copies

Project: Secret Admirer (Girls of 622 Harbor View #8) 18 copies

I'm Parker!: I like to think about it (Little Blessings) 17 copies

Jessica (SpringSong Books #20) 17 copies, 1 review

Lost Boys and the Moms Who Love Them: Help and Hope for Dealing with Your… 17 copies

Piercing Proverbs (Wise Words for Today's Teens) 17 copies

Against the Tide (Love Inspired Suspense) 17 copies

Harbor Secrets (Legacy of Sunset Cove) 16 copies, 9 reviews

Enticed: A Dangerous Connection (Secrets) 16 copies

Trapped: Caught in a Lie (Secrets) 16 copies

Gone Too Soon 15 copies, 9 reviews

Knowing God Better Than Ever (By Design Series, Book 1) 15 copies

O Come Let Us Adore Him (Parenting) 15 copies

I'm Zoe!: I can do it myself (Little Blessings) 15 copies

Dear Mom: Everything Your Teenage Daughter Wants You to Know But Will… 15 copies, 1 review

Life: A Teen Devotional (Words from the Rock) 14 copies, 1 review

The Wonder of Christmas Activity Book 14 copies

Healing Waters - Women's Bible Study Participant Book: A Bible Study on… 14 copies

Girl Power (2-in-1) 14 copies

I'll Be Seeing You (The Mulligan Sisters Book 1) 14 copies, 1 review

Turning Tide (Legacy of Sunset Cove) 14 copies, 10 reviews

War of the Weeds (Fruit Troop) 13 copies

Becoming Me/It's My Life/Who I Am (Diary of a Teenage Girl: Caitlin… 13 copies

Surf Smugglers (The Legacy of Sunset Cove Book 3) 13 copies, 11 reviews

Take Charge (2-in-1) 13 copies

Hi, I'm Blackbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Peace 12 copies

Always: A Teen Devotional (Words from the Rock) 12 copies

Project: Run Away (Girls of 622 Harbor View #6) 12 copies

Discovering a Forgiveness Plan (By Design Series, Book 4) 12 copies

Project: Ski Trip (Girls of 622 Harbor View #7) 11 copies

No One to Trust (Love Inspired Suspense) 11 copies

Raising Faith (2-in-1) 11 copies

Delia and the Drifter (Westward to Home Book 1) 10 copies, 9 reviews

Secret Admirer (2-in-1) 10 copies

Healing Waters - Women's Bible Study DVD: A Bible Study on Forgiveness,… 9 copies

Hi, I'm Loganbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Kindness 9 copies

Making the Most of Your Relationships (By Design Series, Book 3) 9 copies

As Time Goes By (Mulligan Sisters) 9 copies

Hi, I'm Bluebeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Goodness 9 copies

Hi, I'm Mullbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Patience 9 copies

Hi, I'm Hucklebeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love 8 copies

Hi, I'm Cranbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Faithfulness 8 copies

Devotions for Clutterers 8 copies

Hi, I'm Strawbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Gentleness 8 copies

Finding Out Who You Really Are (By Design Series, Book 2) 8 copies

Riptide Rumors (The Legacy of Sunset Cove Book 2) 7 copies, 5 reviews

String of Pearls 7 copies

Home Sweet Tiny Home 7 copies

Hi, I'm Razzbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy 6 copies

Hi, I'm Elderbeary: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control 6 copies

Daily Blessings for My Secret Pal: Devotions to Share With Your Special… 6 copies

Sisters at Heart 6 copies

True Colors Series, Volumes 1-11 (True Colors, Volumes 1-11) 5 copies

Counting Baby's Blessings (Carlson, Melody) 5 copies

Blessings from God: Scriptural Reminders of Our Heavenly Gifts (Just the… 5 copies

Broken Promises (Being Zoey Book 3) 5 copies, 5 reviews

We'll Meet Again (The Mulligan Sisters) 4 copies

Peachy Pete (Fruit Troops) 4 copies

Comfort from God: Scriptural Refreshment in Times of Need (Just the Right… 4 copies

Meet the Misfits 4 copies, 4 reviews

Odd Girl Out (Being Zoey) 4 copies, 4 reviews

Baby's First Bible and Book of Prayers Gift Set 4 copies

Taking Chances (Being Zoey Book 4) 4 copies, 4 reviews

Gathered Around the Campfire: S'mores and Stories Under the Stars 4 copies

Take Time: A Moment for the Heart 4 copies

Gladys Grape (Fruit Troops) 3 copies

Penny Pear (Fruit Troop Action Board Books) (Fruit Troops) 3 copies

Devotions for Real Life 3 copies

Pineapple Paul (Fruit Troops) 3 copies

Allison O'Brian on Her Own (books 1-4) 3 copies

The First Date (The Dating Games Book #1) 2 copies

Raising Faith (Faithgirlz / Girls of 622 Harbor View) 2 copies

Miranda and the Miner (Westward to Home Book 2) 2 copies, 1 review

True Colors Series (Collection, Volumes 1-7) 2 copies

Daily Grind (The Eli Diaries) (Volume 6) 2 copies

With The Tide (The Eli Diaries) (Volume 9) 2 copies

The Waiting Room 2 copies

Blackberry Bart (Fruit Troops) 2 copies

True Colors 1-3 Box Set (TrueColors) 2 copies

An Apple for My Teacher: Inspiration and Encouragement to Brighten Your… 2 copies

Tammy Tangerine (Fruit Troops) 2 copies

Lyle Lemon (Fruit Troops) 2 copies

How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home: Everything You… 2 copies

The Christmas Angel Project and The Christmas Joy Ride (2-book set) 2 copies

An Irish Christmas / The Christmas Bus - 2 Book Set 1 copy

Th View From the Lighthouse 1 copy

Love Finds You: in Martha's Vineyard Massachusetts 1 copy

Ireland (Spinning Planet Series) 1 copy

Julianne and the Judge 1 copy, 1 review

Awakening Heart/The Balcony/Blind Faith/Endangered/Entangled/Framed… 1 copy

Papua New Guinea (Spinning Planet Series) 1 copy

Under a Summer Sky (Follow Your Heart): A Savannah Romance 1 copy

The View From the Lighthouse 1 copy

CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS AT GRACE CHAPEL INN 1 copy

Lost Boys and the Moms Who Love Them: A Companion Journal: A Safe Haven to… 1 copy

TrueColors Series 1-12 :: ( 1-Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely, 2-Deep Green:… 1 copy

Just Ask / Meant to Be / Falling Up / That Was Then - 4 Books (Diary of a… 1 copy

Christmas by the sea 1 copy, 1 review

The Happy Camper [2023 TV movie] 1 copy

Deep Green (True Colors #2) 1 copy

Built with Love (Second Chances Book 2) 1 copy

A Royal Christmas: A Christmas Novella 1 copy

Devotions For The Overwhelmed 1 copy

WHAT MATTERS MOST 1 copy

The Not-So-Simple Life 1 copy

The Long Road Home 1 copy, 1 review

CARTER HOUSE GIRLS SERIES 3/3 mix, str, viv 1 copy

GRACE CHAPEL INN SERIES 3/3B hid, rea, bac 1 copy

Baby's First Book of Blessings 1 copy

Strawberry Sam (Fruit Troop Action Board Books) (Fruit Troops) 1 copy

Mexico : alcoholism 1 copy

In Pendleton Oregon 1 copy

Pappas pojkar 1 copy

The angel of Isaac (Angels in the Bible) 1 copy

Lena: Ich dachte, ich bin die einzige Jungfrau auf der Welt 1 copy

Awakening 1 copy

On the Runway Series: A Fashion Collection 1 copy

On The Runway Series by Melody Carlson 5-Volume Set: Books 1 - 5:… 1 copy

Baby's First Book of Prayers and Baby's First Bible (Baby's First Bible… 1 copy

The Joy of Christmas (3 in 1 Collection) An Irish Christmas; All I Have to… 1 copy

Mixed Bangs 1 copy

Thank You for Being My Teacher! 1 copy

Anna Apple (Fruit Troops) 1 copy

箴言部落格 1 copy

Alles, nur kein Sprücheklopfer!: Salomos Weisheiten für Teens… 1 copy

Healing Waters - Women's Bible Study Leader Guide: A Bible Study on… 1 copy

Healing Waters - Women's Bible Study Participant Book: A Bible Study… 1 copy

Dark Blue (True Colors #1) 1 copy

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The Storytellers' Collection Book 2: Tales from Home 30 copies

The 'Naturals: Awakening [Episodes 1-4 -- Season 1] (Young Adult Serial) 8 copies, 3 reviews

RDSELP v202 Bloodline | Love Gently Falling (Author) 6 copies, 1 review

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