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The seed who was afraid to be planted
By Anthony DeStefano. 2020
Safe and cozy where he is, a tiny seed wants to remain in the drawer where he lives happily with…
other seeds. But one day the gardener who lives in the mansion takes him from his drawer and plants him in the ground. Faced with his biggest fear, the seed undergoes a miraculous experience that changes his life forever. Beautifully written in simple but delightful verse, The Seed Who Was Afraid to Be Planted reminds us all that no matter how small or scared we may be, God has great plans for us-plans even more wonderful than we can imagineHope on the plains: the Dakota series, Book 2 (Dakota Series #2)
By Linda Byler. 2017
Hannah and her family still struggle with the events of The Homestead (DB 88593), but they are settling into life…
in North Dakota when tragedy strikes. As other Amish families decide to return to Lancaster, Hannah and her family face the same decision, even as she is being courted. 2017Home is where the heart is: the Dakota series, book 3 (Dakota Series #3)
By Linda Byler. 2018
Hannah and her husband Jerry remained in North Dakota when the rest of her family returned to Pennsylvania. However, when…
their ranch is decimated by locusts, Hannah relents and they follow. But tragedy strikes once again, leaving Hannah reeling and questioning her faith. 2018The ghostly carousel: delightfully frightful poems (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
By Calef Brown. 2018
Lancaster burning trilogy (Lancaster Burning #4)
By Linda Byler. 2015
Collection of three novels following the travails of Sarah Beiler as an arsonist terrorizes her small Amish community. In Fire…
in the Night, her parents' barn is burned down and she becomes entranced with flirtatious Matthew Stoltzfus. Also includes Davey's Daughter and The Witnesses. Some violence. 2015Poetry and tales (Library of America Edgar Allan Poe Edition #1)
By Edgar Allan Poe, Patrick F. Quinn. 1984
Collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry and tales presented chronologically to showcase his development as a writer. Includes the five…
scenes from "Politian," his one attempt at drama. Edited by Patrick F. Quinn. 1984Long way down
By Jason Reynolds. 2017
A novel in verse. Fifteen-year-old Will sets out to avenge his brother Shawn's fatal shooting. As he proceeds, Will encounters…
several ghosts in the elevator that reveal truths about their way of life. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2017The homestead: the Dakota series, book 1 (Dakota Series #1)
By Linda Byler. 2017
Teenaged Hannah resents her parents when they leave Lancaster County after losing the farm during the Depression. Settling in North…
Dakota, the family struggles without the support of the Amish community. Hannah seeks help from ranch hand Clay Jenkins and wrestles with her feelings for him. 2017Susanna's dream (The Lost Sisters #2)
By Marta Perry. 2014
Reeling from the death of her mother, Susanna Bitler is discouraged to learn that her business partner plans to quit…
their gift shop. But when Lydia Beachy and Chloe Wentworth reveal themselves as her long-lost sisters, Susanna grapples with the knowledge that her life was a lie. 2014Delilah's daughters: A Novel
By Angela Benson. 2014
Delilah Monroe and her husband Rocky always dreamed of their three daughters making it big as a musical trio. After…
Rocky's death, Delilah's determination is even stronger. But the daughters find that the price of fame might be more than they're willing to give. 2014The Random House book of Bible stories (Random House Book of ...)
By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Michaël Welply. 2009
More than fifty Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Includes the tales of Adam and Eve, Noah and…
the ark, Rebekah at the well, Moses and the burning bush, and the life of Jesus. For grades 3-6. 2009Haunted party (Holiday Books: Halloween Ser.)
By Iza Trapani. 2009
Halloween night
By Brandon Dorman, Marjorie Dennis Murray, Marjorie D. Murray. 2008
Loosely based on "The Night Before Christmas," this rhyming story tells of a group of animals, monsters, and witches who…
prepare such a frightening Halloween party that their expected trick-or-treaters all run away. For grades 2-4Mountains of spices (Living books)
By Hannah Hurnard. 1983
Everywhere present: Christianity in a one-storey universe
By J. Stephen Freeman, Stephen Freeman. 2011
In this book, popular blogger and podcaster Fr. Stephen Freeman of the Orthodox Church in America makes a compelling case…
for becoming aware of God's living and active presence in every moment of our lives. He advocates learning to practice Christian faith in a "one-story universe" that will make possible a living, intimate relationship with GodRumble
By Ellen Hopkins. 2014
Matthew Turner doesn't have faith in anything. Not in family, which is falling apart after his younger brother's suicide. Not…
in friends who turn their backs. Not in a creator who lets bad things happen. No matter what his girlfriend Hayden says about faith and forgiveness, there's no way he will forgive those he blames. He's decided to "live large and go out with a huge bang". But when a horrific event plunges Matt into a dark place, he hears a rumble that wakes him up. For junior and senior high readers. UnratedBedtime at the swamp
By Macky Pamintuan, Kristyn Crow. 2008
Upon hearing a swamp monster's splashing, rumbling approach, a boy hides in a tree, where he is soon joined by…
his sister, brother, two cousins, and even the monster itself, until Ma arrives to bring them all home to bed. For grades K-3Blood of the prodigal: an Ohio Amish mystery (An Amish-Country Mystery #1)
By Paul L Gaus, P. L. Gaus. 1999
Amish bishop Eli Miller breaks the traditional isolation of his people to ask Professor Michael Brandon, who is not Amish,…
to find his grandson, Jeremiah, who has disappeared with his father, Jonah, although Brandon is not to notify the police or use force to recover the boy, but then Jonah is found murdered along the roadsideA vote of confidence: a novel (The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs Ser.)
By Robin Lee Hatcher, Robin Hatcher. 2009
Who says a woman can't do a man's job? Put up or shut up! Complaining about Bethlehem Springs' dissolute mayoral…
candidate, Gwen Arlington is challenged to take on the role herself. For seven years, she's carved out an independent life in the bustling mountain town of Bethlehem Springs, Idaho teaching piano and writing for the local newspaper. But now she's a single woman running for mayor--and in 1915 this decision is bound to stir up troubleDeceived
By James S. Bell, James Scott Bell. 2009
When newly religious Arty Towne and his wife Liz discover a body and a cache of diamonds while hiking, Liz…
steals the loot and kills Arty. Suspecting foul play, Arty's sister Roxanne enlists the help of born-again ex-con Daniel "Mac" MacDonald to uncover the truth. Some violence. 2009