The Wisdom of Solomon: A Solomon Lapp and Friends Amish Storybook - Hardcover

Brunstetter, Wanda E; Smouse, Phil A

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1602602832 ISBN 13: 9781602602830

Publisher: Barbour & Co Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Your kids will love this delightfully written and beautifully illustrated storybook about a young Amish boy named Solomon Lapp and his sister Sara. Growing up amid the beautiful rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the children encounter everything from dark, dancing shadows to loose chickens, quilt-eating goats, and mischief-making siblings. From one adventure to another in twelve intriguing chapters, Solomon and his friends learn life lessons about courage, brotherly love, helping, obedience, kindness, and more. This enchanting storybook will not only entertain but inspire, teaching children Christian values and the wisdom of God.

About this title

About the Author:

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.

Wanda's ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.

From the Back Cover:

How much trouble can one Amish boy stumble into at a barn raising. . .on the farm. . .or in the schoolhouse?In this wonderfully written storybook, Solomon Lapp and his sister Sara learn many valuable life lessons amid the rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As the Lapps and their friends encounter dark dancing shadows, loose chickens, mud puddles, quilt-eating goats, and mischief-making siblings, they learn about God, prayer, refuge, brotherly love, courage, kindness, and more.Quench your thirst for adventure and knowledge with Solomon Lapp and friends--where rivers of trouble overflow and wells of wisdom never run dry!

(Wanda's bio:)

Wanda E. Brunstetter lives in Washington State, where her husband pastors, but she takes every opportunity to visit Amish settlements throughout the States. Visit Solomon's Web site atwww.solomonlappandfriends.com. E-mail Wanda atwanda@wandabrunstetter.com.

Phil's bio:

About this edition

• Publisher: Barbour & Co Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1602602832
• ISBN 13: 9781602602830
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256