This was an amazing novel. I was trying to find something very different to read this week and as I was browsing the library I came to this series. I have been fascinated by Amish people for awhile. My grandmother lives in Upstate New York, so when we drive up to visit her, we drive through Amish country in Pennsylvania. One of my grandmothers best friends are Amish as well so it is a completely different lifestyle than what we are used to.
This novel follows a girl named Ellie through her life. It starts off when Ellie goes to school and is made fun of because she is the only Amish student in her class. It follows Ellie through some very tough times in her life as well as happy times like her wedding day. I thought the book was great, but it should of been edited a little better. I found quite a few errors and typos in the story, but it was still very good. I think that this book is great for all ages and would be a good book to read aloud in class. I think the students would like to hear about someone from todays society that lives a completely different lifestyle than they do. Ellie had no toys, video games or even colorful dresses. She had to work very hard and had very little time to play. It is a very eyeopening book and is very captivating in showing all about Amish life through a child's point of view.
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