Guess the book...

Megan tagged me to do this meme – it's often hard to guess them, but have a go... :)

The rules:

- Take ten books, and transcribe the fifth sentence from page fifty six.

- Make sure that at least five books are fiction, provide five hints, and pass the meme on to six other bloggers.

Here are the hints:

1. The first three are Christian works, written by an American, English, and Australian author, respectively. The first is practical and ministry related, and the second two are theological.

2. Quotes 4 and 5 were originally written for younger audiences, though they are popular with grown-ups, too. Both have been made into movies, as has number 6.

3. Numbers 7 and 8 are related to the Booker prize in some fashion.

4. 9 is a biography.

5. 10 was written by one of the legendary US authors of the 20th century.

The Quotes:

1. I know that the reason so few conversions are happening through my church is not because we lack a program or staff.

2. Some have been convinced that he was a Jewish zealot, had joined Jesus and his followers in the belief that theirs was a national liberation movement, and finally betrayed him either out of political disillusion or as a ploy to force Jesus' hand and compel him to fight.

3. While, at first sight, it may not seem so obvious, the Christian must equally contend for the full deity of the Holy Spirit.

4. "This is a pretty good washout," said Edmund; "not much good coming here."

5. I was in danger of being distracted by his livid, glorious face.

6. Mr Beebe smiled as Miss Alan plunged into an anecdote which he knew she would be unable to finish in the presence of a gentleman.

7. Blaming me for the calamity was the only thing that cheered him up a little.

8. Really she was a little frightening.

9. Newton was in command of the longboat, making these reprovisioning trips to the shore for several consecutive days.

10. As they left the property and ran along the lane, they waved at an incoming car, and a girl waved back.