Sarah (Ellie's People S.) - Hardcover

Borntrager, Mary Christner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786245263 ISBN 13: 9780786245260

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2002

Synopsis

Sarah Troyer's Amish childhood would be peaceful and calmexcept her mother is ill and their hired girl, Sadie Zook, treats her unfairly. When her parents go to Arizona to see whether the climate helps her mother get better, Sarah tries to be brave and strong. Things begin looking up when a new hired girl takes Sadie's place, but then two tragedies hit Sarah's family and threaten to overwhelm her trust in God. Will grief and resentment win the day, or will Sarah find her way to a new place of hope and love? Book 7 in the Ellie's People series. 144 Pages.

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From the Back Cover:

Sarah Troyer faces changes in her Amish family because of 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 herself.|

Sarah Troyer's Amish childhood would be peaceful and calm--except that her mother is ill and their hired girl, Sadie Zook, treats Sarah unfairly. When her parents go to Arizona to see whether the climate helps her mother get better, Sarah tries to be brave and strong. Things begin looking up when a new hired girl takes Sadie's place, but then two tragedies hit Sarah's family and threaten to overwhelm her trust in God. Will grief and resentment win the day, or will Sarah find her way to a new place of hope and love?

The books of the Ellie's People series, beloved classics among young and old readers in Amish and Mennonite communities, are now available for today's reader. Author Mary Christner Borntrager grew up Amish and based her novels on events and experiences from her childhood. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series will love the spunky main characters and old fashioned communities of the Ellie's People series.

About the Author:

Mary Christner Borntrager was born to Amish parents near Plain City, Ohio. Her Ellie's People series is based on her childhood and youth among the Amish. The books bring authentic Amish stories to life for readers interested in Amish fiction and also real depictions of Amish life. Her Ellie's People novels have sold more than half a million copies and are treasured classics among the Amish and Mennonites.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0786245263
• ISBN 13: 9780786245260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 184