This is the third of four charming novels that chronicle the gentle way of the Amish through the eyes of a young girl, Lily (we reviewed A New Home for Lily before here on this blog, the second book being A Surprise for Lily).
This book is aimed at children ages, 8-12, and offers them a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish---and lots of fun and laughter along the way. WHich can lead to lots of interesting discussions about how different the Amish way of life is from our 'English' one, and to some great cooking as well, to combat the 'I'm Boreds"!
Synopsis: Lily Lapp's family has settled into their new home in Pennsylvania, but life still holds big changes and big steps for Lily. Good changes, like once again living close to her beloved cousin and best friend, Hannah. Bad changes, like a mean girl who plays tricks on her. And no change at all where Lily would most want
one---Aaron Yoder sits near her in school and relentlessly teases her. Surprises are in store for Lily as she learns, with Mama and Papa's help, to manage the ups and downs of growing up Amish.
Review: Another adorable book about Lily that entranced Miss Grace with it's simple way of life and illustrations. Course she liked that the 2 cover girls looked like her and her cousin, who she adores! This is a lovely new addition to the series, and one that we love for it's look at a different way of life, but with the same issues that face all kids, but dealt with in a moral and loving way. The books are great to be read out loud, and remind me a lot of the Laura Ingalls series from my childhood! There is even a recipe for Sweetheart Pudding at the end of the book, and it is perfect for cooking in the kitchen with the kids! Pick up this series this Summer and keep the kids from boredom (4 weeks left!)
To learn more about the series, play games and download the coloring sheets at the Lily website.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of this new Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp.
Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is the host of internet radio show Amish Wisdom and a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter You can even get her Amish proverbs delivered right to your iPhone or iPad via an app: http://bit.ly/134r55G
Mary Ann Kinsinger was raised Old Order Amish in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. She met and married her husband, whom she knew from school days, and started a family. After they chose to leave the Amish church, Mary Ann began a blog, A Joyful Chaos, as a way to pass on her warm childhood memories to her own children. From the start, this blog found a ready audience and even captured the attention of key media players, such as the influential blog AmishAmerica and the New York Times. She lives in Pennsylvania. Visit Mary's blog for more information
And now for the special giveaway!
One winner will receive:
- An iPad Adventure Pack (includes a fun stand and an art kit)
- Special prizes specially picked by Lily (something new each day)! Suzanne will announce the winners on July 29 on her blog!
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