Like so many children, Tori Freed battles the loud whispers of negative thoughts that often leave her discouraged and unsure of herself. With gentle encouragement from her family, best friend, and kind teacher, Tori discovers an important truth: only she can choose to pull the weeds growing in the garden of her mind. Through patience, love, and the power of God’s Word, Tori discovers how to replace lies with truths to combat a negative mindset and self-defeating behaviors that overshadow her daily activities.


Vickie Holmes has been a school counselor for over twenty years, and holds an MEd in counseling and an MA in pastoral ministry. She regularly teaches Christians of all ages how to take their thoughts captive according to 2 Corinthians 10:5. Vickie currently lives in Texas with her family.

In Pull the Weed, Tori Freed!, young readers learn how thoughts shape feelings and behavior, gaining practical tools for resilience, faith, and emotional growth.