Seventh graders are growing up, heading toward the teenage years, and already beginning to face bigger decisions. The Road Less Traveled presents them with examples of others whose choices affected their lives: Miles, whose lack of faith costs two lives; Mustafa, who finds love and giving and peace; Janet, who sees faith bear fruit. Selections in The Road Less Traveled center around five themes: Deciphering Nature's Parables, Path of the Pioneer, Living for Others, Storing Up Treasures, Stooping Gracefully.