You may have not heard of this series but Mary Christner Borntrager was one of the pioneers of Amish Romantic Fiction. If you like Amish romance you owe it to yourself to check out the books that started it all.
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A fascinating look at the world of the Amish people through the eyes of a young Amish girl growing into adulthood. Through Ellie’s experiences, including a runaway buggy ride, her baptism Sunday, a death in her family and her own special wedding day, readers get a real-life picture of the Amish lifestyle. (c) Herald Press.
This is the book that began the series of Ellie’s People. All the people are descendants of this original Ellie in one way or another. Even though this book would seem like an essential one to read in the series, I have not yet read it. This particular book was not available in my library when I read the rest of the series.
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This was the first book I read in the series. I found it quaint and interesting.
This particular book deals with the love of a young amish woman. Rebecca soon finds herself falling in love with the brother of her Mennonite friend. She sees a fire and desire to know the Lord better in her mennonite friends, and finds that it is contagious. Her Amish family and friends caution her about stretching the words of the Bible and caution her against going to the Mennonite Bible studies and singings for fear she will fall into sin with them. She struggles with wanting to follow the directions of her Amish elders, but can find no fault with her Mennonite friends. She struggles with accepting her true love or obeying her family and settling for an Amish boy instead. You must read this book to find out which man she chooses! A simple love story is always a safe bet!
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Rebecca, who left the Amish after she married James Miller, returns from the mission field with her family to visit her parents. Rebecca’s daughter, Rachel, learns to love her grandmother, Ellie, and the Amish way of life. To her family’s surprise, Rachel wants to become Amish. Book 3. Over 75,000 in print! (c) Herald Press
Unfortunately, this was another book that was not available at my local library and I did not get the chance to read.
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An Amish community is shocked when Hildie Weaver disappears leaving her husband, Daniel, and her young children behind. Daniel struggles to care for his family and eke out a living on their farm. His relatives and friends are supportive, but unspoken questions and suspicions about Hildie cloud their relationships. Book 4. Over 62,700 in print! (c) Herald Press
The third book which I did not have a chance to read. It seems mysterious enough that I would like to seek out this book and give it a try!
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Growing up in an Amish home is no protection from peer pressure. Reuben struggles to balance wanting to prove himself to his friends and living up to the expectations of his parents. On a dare Reuben tries to show how fast his horse Princess can run and trouble erupts. In the aftermath, Reuben wonders if he will ever again feel at peace with himself. Book 5. Over 46,800 in print! (c) Herald Press
This is another book that describes the trials and pressures that any boy or girl experiences during adolescence. It is unique in that it is an Amish boy and the way in which he rebells or tries to seek approval from his friends is quite different than a non-Amish teen today. Peer pressure is the same no matter what culture one comes from and Reuben must make some tough choices before he passes into manhood. Will he stay within the Amish rules and will he face maturity in his Christian faith after all these struggles are behind him? Read on to find out! Great for young teenage girls.
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Andy is Ellie’s younger brother who grows up after Ellie leaves home. He has a hard time fitting into the tight-knit Amish community. Other boys tease him about his weight, and his temper gets him into trouble. When Andy decides to try life on his own on the road in depression-era America, he sees that life outside the Amish community is not as attractive as it was described. (c) Herald Press.
What teen has NOT wanted to run away from home because of hurts and betrayals? This details the life of an Amish youth who thinks that he will find a great life of adventure hopping trains across America. He soon learns the difference and that he needs to change his own behaviour before he can expect other sto change their behaviour and accept him for who he really is. This book shadows the Parable of the Lost Son. Like the father in the Biblical parable, Andy finds his own family and the Lord, waiting and ready to welcome him back into the family of God.
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This great-granddaughter of Ellie belongs to a close-knit Amish family and community in Ohio. Polly’s dad says they can earn more money in Texas to pay off their farm in Ohio. But he does not understand Polly’s need for companionship.(c) Herald Press.
This is another book that deals with the common trials and tribulations of teens everywhere when they are uprooted from the friends and community they know and taken to another town where they must learn to make friends from strangers. This is difficult on adults, never mind on teens, who value peer relationships very strongly. This book tells the story of a young girl, Polly, who faces temptations to sneek around with an “Englischer” when she finds herself of the age to be going out to singings with her Amish peers, but finds herself isolated in their tiny Amish territory in another state. Her yearning for relationships with others of her own age and no Amish around, leads her into some sticky situations. Will she make the right choices? Read on to find out!
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Sarah Troyer faces changes in her Amish family caused by her mother’s illness and death. She is sure that Sadie Zook, the hired girl, mistreats her and scolds her unfairly. At school, Sarah finds Regina Byler to be an understanding friend. A near-tragic house fire helps bring healing to Sarah. Former hurts are forgotten. Sarah learns to accept a new mother and to work as a hired girl.
This is the last book I have not yet had a chance to read.
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“He’s so little!” Mandy exclaimed. “Look at his little fingers! They’re so pink and cute. Wait till I tell that Lydia Yoder at school tomorrow that we have a schnuck Buppeli (cute baby).” Mandy Schrock, with five older sisters, is pleased when she finally has a baby brother. Yet she and her close-knit Amish family are saddened to learn that Lloydie was born with a serious health problem. At first Mandy is eager to help care for Lloydie, but after a while, she resents the extra burden. Years later she struggles with guilt. But in time, she talks it out with a friend and with her mother. When she is 16, Mandy eagerly goes to youth singings. Her girlfriend invites her along to work at a home for handicapped children, where she can use her experience with Lloydie. Back home on weekends, things start to sparkle between Mandy and Levi Slabach.(c) Herald Press.
This is the one book in the series that I found to be exceptional! It moved me to tears more than once! I had to read passages out loud to my husband when he asked why I was sobbing my heart out! This story about a child with down’s syndrome within the Amish family and how his innocence and devotion to his family, especially Mandy, touches the whole community. When Mandy experiences the great loss of her little brother she wishes she hadn’t complained all those times she was to look after her brother or all the times he demanded some time to play with her. If only she could bring him back and relieve this huge burdon of guilt. She feels she must be the reason her brother is taken from her family. As she remembers his great big smile of eagerness when he sees her return from school each day, she wishes she had one more day to say “I love you” and to take some time out to spend with him.
This was a definite must read!!!!! I’m remembering and crying as I type this!!
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I also enjoyed this book as well! It tells the story of a young “Englisch” girl who comes to stay with her Amish friend for what they all assume is a weekend. When her mother does not reappear to claim her daughter and they later find out she has been killed, then the Amish family must decide whether to keep this young girl and raise her in the Amish way. Everything seems wonderful at first, but then her young friend becomes jealous of Annie. Must she leave her new found family in order to bring peace and happiness to her adopted family?
This book deals with teen issues such as jealousy and revenge. It also deals with larger issues such as abandonment and adoption. I thought this was a well-thought out and well-written book. One of the better ones in this series.
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I love her books and have had a hard time finding them, I have since moved to upstate ny.. and would love my daughters to read them..Cindy Smith