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Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives. Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop''s foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up plenty of trouble too. Rose''s sister cautions her against becoming too involved, but Rose is being courted by a good, Amish fellow, so dismisses the warnings. Meanwhile, Rose keeps house for an English widower but is startled when he forbids her to ever go upstairs. What is the man hiding? Rose''s older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband. Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire--and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband''s wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?

Come home to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania--the beloved setting where Beverly Lewis''s celebrated Amish novels began--with new characters and new stories of drama, romance, and the ties that draw people together. "Much of the credit [for the growth of Amish fiction] goes to Beverly Lewis, a Colorado author who gave birth to the genre in 1997 with The Shunning..." --Associated Press Of her Old Order parents'' five daughters, Tessie Miller is the last to marry. She has her heart set on Amishman Marcus King, but Tessie''s father opposes the match. Impetuously, Tessie and Marcus elope to the English world, then return to Hickory Hollow to live as singles, trusting they''ll convince the Millers to give their love a chance over time. But when the unthinkable happens, Tessie faces the almost-certain censure of the People. Will she find a reason for hope in spite of her desperate plight?

Abby Hunter''s parents are out of town, and Grandma Hunter has come to take care of Abby, Carly, Shawn, and Jimmy. All goes well until Granny Mae shows up, too. She''s quite sure that Grandma Hunter needs some help. And the fun begins! Grandma Hunter is strict and careful. Granny Mae is relaxed and "cool." Will Abby''s very opposite grannies be able to get along? The whole cul-de-sac learns a lesson they''ll never forget!

"Previously published in five separate volumes"--Copyright page.

New York Times bestselling author''s continuing tale of a courting couple and the separation of families during an Amish split in Lancaster County.

Miranda Garcia, energetic and determined, is in excellent shape to win the upcomming Dressel Hills Downhill Classic.

Connect to the Beautiful World of the Amish with Color and Creativity Beloved author Beverly Lewis invites you to pick up your pencils, crayons, or markers as she introduces you to the fascinating world of the Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the setting for her many bestselling novels. The Beverly Lewis Amish Coloring Book is filled with authentic, artful depictions of Amish life. As you put your own colorful touches on quilting bees, buggy rides, farm scenes, and more, you will soon be immersed in the tranquility and harmony so often associated with Plain living. And the accompanying Scripture passages and gems of Amish wisdom are sure to inspire your creative moments. Whether you color for relaxation or to indulge your creative gifts--or both--this unique book will provide many hours of purposeful enjoyment.

Although she still prays for Caleb, Nellie Mae Fisher has broken up with her beau. Now, her heart''s greatest longing is for more knowledge of the Lord. Caleb yearns for freedom, as his plans to leave Honeybrook have been thwarted. He must stay on as caretaker for his father, who was crippled in a wintertime accident. He also longs for Nellie Mae, still hoping that she will return to the Old Order...and to him. Christian Yoder, a young Mennonite man, longs to get to know Nellie Mae better...and to share with her the secrets of her sister Suzy''s final days. Rhoda, Nellie''s older sister, longs for more of what the world has to offer--from fancy clothes, to her own car, to a new English boyfriend. Meanwhile, father Rueben Fisher longs for unity--among his family and all the brethren. Whose longing will be satisfied, and whose will not?

"What is heaven like?" A young boy and his sister, missing their recently departed grandfather, ponder heaven. In a quest for understanding, the boy sets off to ask everyone he encounters all about it--his teachers, the ice cream truck driver, the dentist, his family--and each person offers a different yet insightful response. For any child who is coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, or even those young ones who are simply curious, What Is Heaven Like? poignantly addresses the questions kids ask most often. The final page offers suggestions for parents and Christian educators. "There are many rooms in my Father''s house. If this were not true, I would have told you." John 14:2

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35 (NIV) "What would I wish for?" Annika wondered aloud. "If ever I had the almond in my pudding...what would be my wish?" In turn-of the-century Sweden, finding the almond hidden in the rice pudding is the Christmas Eve highlight for many children, since it means a chance to wish...for a new pair of snowshoes, a mountain of truffles coated with cocoa, an adorable kitten. For ten long years--all of her life--Annika has dreamed of discovering the almond in her own pudding. Will this be her year? A beautiful book that will become part of a family''s Christmas heritage, Annika''s Secret Wish inspires young and old to freely give and share even long hoped-for gifts. The final page features Swedish Christmas traditions that your family may choose to include in your own holiday celebration.

Book 7 of Holly??''s Heart. Holly??''s moving???to Denver! The news turns her life upside-down and turns everything into a question. What will her new life be like? Will she and Jared keep in touch? Only a night at school can reveal what is important.

It''s almost Christmas, and Eric Hagel is spying on the new neighbor. What''s going on next door? Why is the house always flickering with candlelight? And what about the eerie flute music every morning at 6:00?When Mr. Tressler puts up a Christmas tree, Eric''s eyes nearly pop out. The angel at the top comes to life! Soon, hundreds of angels are flying in the old man''s house.Can Eric and the Cul-de-sac Kids solve the mystery? And who will be brave enough to take a Christmas gift to the weird house at the end of Blossom Hill Lane?

Book 8 of Holly''s Heart. So many changes are taking place that Holly finds herself clinging to the first friendly face, her new drama teacher. Just when things get complicated, she remembers that when God closes a door, He opens a window.

In this picture book, New York Times bestselling author helps children learn to understand and appreciate those with special needs. Ages 4-9.

Abram''s Daughters book 3, the sequel to the bestselling The Betrayal. This powerful family saga features four Amish courting-age sisters growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, beginning in the 1940s. Life in Gobbler''s Knob was all Leah Ebersol ever wanted until her older sister Sadie abandoned faith and family, leaving Leah no choice but to believe the worst, that Sadie--and her own beloved Jonas--had betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses both Sadie and Jonas keenly. Because of her sister''s shunning, she cannot contact either of them but hears through the grapevine that they are married. Loyal neighbor Gid is still biding his time, but on the verge of accepting his courting invitation, tragedy befalls the Ebersols and Leah must again choose between her own happiness and her family. Mary Ruth dreams of becoming a teacher, but it has gotten pushed to the back of her thinking when a nice young Amish boy comes courting. Twin Hannah yearns for her sister to attend baptismal classes with her, but Mary Ruth is not ready to take her &supl;nal vows. How will this family in turmoil &supl;nd peace?

This bestselling series from Amish fiction legend Beverly Lewis spans three generations, chronicling the sorrows, joys, faith, and relationships of the Ebersol family. Collects the five novels of Beverly Lewis'' New York Times bestselling Abram''s Daughters series into one volume! Includes: 1 The Covenant 2 The Betrayal 3 The Sacrifice 4 The Prodigal 5 The Revelation

Carly Hunter is proud to be chosen "Student of the Week." She even gets to make a special wish--just in time for St. Patrick''s Day. Carly decides her classmates must wear green because she''s Irish. And she wants everyone to eat only green foods, too, during lunch.But Jimmy, her adopted Korean brother, doesn''t want to join the silly custom. He thinks green foods are yucky.Who will win this brother-sister tug-of-war?

Four pre-teen friends continue to support and encourage one another in their faith and their dreams of reaching the Olympics in each girl''s respective sport--gymnastics, figure skating, ice-dancing, and downhill skiing.

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume Three features Freshman Frenzy, Mystery Letters, Eight is Enough, and It''s a Girl Thing.

Jason Birchall''s been bragging all week about his science fair project--alfalfa sprouts growing in a carpet square! But on the morning of the fair, Jason''s super sprouts are missing. Will Miss Hershey give him a big, fat zero? And why does Eric Hagel look so sneaky?Then, during P.E., globs of rotten-smelling cheese show up in the Cul-de-sac Kids'' sneakers. Who would make such a stink? And why?

Dunkum And His Friends Are In For The Surprise Of Their Lives!Dunkum loves mysteries. And when he digs for buried treasure, he uncovers one--in a mudhole! A locked box, covered in squishy mud. The discovery turns out to be a time capsule, buried many years ago.Curious, the Cul-de-sac Kids search their muddy prize for clues. Who buried the time capsule--and why?

Lancaster County, with its rolling meadows and secret byways, may seem idyllic, but it is not without its thorns. THE ROSE TRILOGY is the stirring saga of two Amish sisters on the fringes of the church, and the unforeseen discoveries that change their lives. Rose Kauffman, a spirited young woman, has a close friendship with the bishop''s foster son. Nick dresses Plain and works hard but stirs up plenty of trouble too. Rose''s sister cautions her against becoming too involved, but Rose is being courted by a good, Amish fellow, so dismisses the warnings. Meanwhile, Rose keeps house for an English widower but is startled when he forbids her to ever go upstairs. What is the man hiding? Rose''s older sister, Hen, knows more than she should about falling for the wrong man. Unable to abandon her Amish ways, Hen is soon separated from her very modern husband. Mattie, their young daughter, must visit her father regularly, but Hen demands she wear Amish attire--and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, despite her husband''s wishes. Will Hen be able to reestablish her place among the People she abandoned? And will she be able to convince Rose to steer clear of rogue neighbor Nick?

Jason Birchall is starting a zoo--in his bedroom! Besides a bullfrog, Jason now owns a tarantula. A big, hairy super-spider!And he knows a secret about his new pet. Something he refuses to tell even his friends in the cul-de-sac. Especially not Abby Hunter and the girls!Will Jason use his scary-looking pet to trick his best pals? Can he fool everyone on Blossom Hill Lane?

When she goes to visit her father in California for Christmas, Holly has to deal with her feelings about the boyfriend she leaves behind in Colorado, her snoopy younger sister, and her new stepmother.

The only daughter of an Old Order Amish preacher, Annie Zook is torn between the traditions of her Paradise, Pennsylvania, community and her forbidden art, a decision made all the more difficult by a handsome Englisher with secrets of his own... Acclaim for Annie''s People "Best Genre Fiction 2005"... "well-developed characters and absorbing plot..." --Library Journal (starred review) "Master storyteller Lewis adds greater depth to her characters and draws a compelling portrait of the insular Amish community... Highly recommended." --Library Journal (starred review) The Preacher''s Daughter Annie wants to please her preacher father, but a passion for art stands in the way. Will outside influences tempt her to pursue her dreams? The Englisher Annie struggles to keep her promise to abandon her art even as she succumbs to another forbidden desire--a relationship with Englisher Ben Martin. The Brethren* Annie longs to return to her art and the idyllic days spent with Ben before her father ordered her to never see him again. Will the brethren forever stand between them? *Winner of a 2007 Christy Award

Thirteen-year-old Holly is dealing with the major concerns of every preteen and teenage girl: boys, family, and school. But with the help of her friends and her faith in God, Holly is able to survive her first boyfriend and her first breakup, a crush on her student teacher, and a new baby sister "invading" her house. Volume One includes Best Friend, Worst Enemy; Secret Summer Dreams; Sealed With a Kiss; The Trouble With Weddings; and California Crazy.

Dee Dee Winter''s cat, Mister Whiskers, is one crabby kitty--sometimes worse than crabby. Sometimes he takes big risks, like running away!But when Mister Whiskers disappears just before the school carnival, it looks like he''s gone for good. Dee Dee and the Cul-de-sac Kids search Blossom Hill Lane, hoping to find the crabby cat.Then Mister Whiskers is spotted at the carnival. Can Dee Dee''s cul-de-sac friends help her catch her cranky kitty?

Beautifully Repackaged: The Betrayal and The Sacrifice In The Betrayal, Leah Ebersol and her beloved Jonas Mast are separated by hundreds of miles when he accepts an apprenticeship in Ohio. They are confident their love is strong enough to survive, but more than time and distance are conspiring to keep them apart. In The Sacrifice, Leah Ebersol has no choice but to believe the worst: Her older sister, Sadie--and Leah''s own beloved Jonas--have betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses them both, though loyal neighbor Gid continues to bide his time. But when tragedy befalls the Ebersols, Leah must make a difficult choice.

This book, You''re Fired, God Hired is my own true personal story and Journal full of negative experiences sex, race, religion, finances, health and education. This book also features the positive blueprint and journal of my life from Child-hood to Adult-hood. Growning up with a father who was diagnosed as a paranoid catatonic schizophrenic to shattered dreams of becoming the first female Afican-American Land Surveyor in the State of Michigan. These experiences left scars that would last a lifetime of searching for happiness in drugs, alcohol, sex and a career. Only to find Gods amazing provision in Forgiveness. Being fired by the X-Mayor who made history from his election in the City of Detroit, while I was trying to make history in Mich igan. This book weaves In and Out of my life as we move from chapter to chapter journaling daily about life choices. Find out in You''re Fired, God Hired how forgiveness and obedience is the keys to healing our lifetime pursuits to find happiness In God. This book is for readers who have had to overcome differences, decisions and devastations from compound losses with man and positive experiences with God. A great book for healing through forgiveness and Salvation, when you are fired by man and hired by God.

Carly Hunter is chosen to take the class guinea pig home for the weekend, just in time for Groundhog Day. Tired of winter, she decides to test Piggy''s skill for weather-telling.Can Piggy guess the beginning of spring? Will he see his shadow?When the Cul-de-sac Kids hear of Carly''s experiment, they join in--and bring their pets. But with all the crew on Blossom Hill Lane there for the party, can trouble be far away?

Volumes 5-8 in the New York Times best-selling author''s series for girls 8-13 based on their training to fulfill their Olympic dreams.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young readers written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable read for both parents and kids! Volume Four features Piggy Party, The Granny Game, Mystery Mutt, Big Bad Beans, The Upside-Down Day, and The Midnight Mystery.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young readers written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable read for both parents and kids! Volume Two features The Stinky Sneakers Mystery, Pickle Pizza, Mailbox Mania, The Mudhole Mystery, Fiddlesticks, and The Crabby Cat Caper.

Stacy Henry wants to earn money for the Cul-de-sac Kids Club. But she can''t get permission from Abby, the club president, who is out of town.The rest of the kids vote to go ahead with a yard sale. The friends make signs, and everyone brings old treasures for the big day. But one night, some of their treasures disappear!Is there a bandit in the neighborhood? Who is stealing from the Cul-de-sac Kids?

In the seemingly ordinary Amish home of Grace Byler, secrets abound. Why does her mother weep in the night? Why does her father refuse to admit something is dreadfully wrong? Then, in one startling moment, everything Grace assumed she knew is shattered. Her mother''s disappearance leaves Grace reeling and unable to keep her betrothal promise to her long-time beau. Left to pick up the pieces of her life, Grace questions all she has been taught about love, family, and commitment. Heather Nelson is an English grad student, stunned by a doctor''s diagnosis. Surely fate would not allow her father to lose his only daughter after the death of his wife a few years before. In denial and telling no one she is terminally ill, Heather travels to Lancaster County--the last place she and her mother had visited together. Will Heather find healing for body and spirit? As the lives of four wounded souls begin to weave together like an Amish patchwork quilt, they each discover missing pieces of their life puzzles--and glimpse the merciful and loving hand of God.

The Preacher''s Daughter begins a remarkable journey of heartache and home-spun delight-a series readers will find impossible to forget. Paradise, Pennsylvania, is likened to a little slice of heaven on earth...but for Annie Zook-the preacher''s eldest daughter-it seems like a dead-end street. She is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is "still deciding." Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace. In her signature style, with character depth and unexpected plot twists, beloved novelist Beverly Lewis once again opens the door to the world of the Amish. New characters and circumstances will captivate readers old and new!

Early Teens Connect With Holly''s Heart - Theme Bible verses highlight the valuable life lessons taught in every Holly''s Heart book - This fun, fully updated series is a favorite among girls - Bestselling author Beverly Lewis''s sales have topped 3 million!