List Based On Books Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 (Summerhill Secrets #1-5)
| Title | : | Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 (Summerhill Secrets #1-5) |
| Author | : | Beverly Lewis |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 555 pages |
| Published | : | October 1st 2007 by Bethany House Publishers (first published September 1st 1996) |
| Categories | : | Amish. Christian Fiction. Christian. Young Adult. Fiction |
Beverly Lewis
Paperback | Pages: 555 pages Rating: 4.18 | 1639 Users | 127 Reviews
Explanation Concering Books Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 (Summerhill Secrets #1-5)
Set in rural Pennsylvania's Amish country, SummerHill Secrets follows the true-to-life struggles and heartfelt triumphs of fourteen-year-old Merry Hanson. Preteen girls will come to love, laugh, and cry with the impulsive Merry as she encounters intriguing mysteries while also struggling to be the best she can be in God's eyes. Volume One includes the original titles Whispers Down the Lane, Secret in the Willows, Catch a Falling Star, Night of the Fireflies, and A Cry in the Dark.Identify Books To Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 (Summerhill Secrets #1-5)
| Original Title: | Whispers Down the Lane/Secret in the Willows/Catch a Falling Star/Night of the Fireflies/A Cry in the Dark (Summerhill Secrets 1-5) (Volume 1) |
| ISBN: | 0764204459 (ISBN13: 9780764204456) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Summerhill Secrets #1-5 |
Rating Based On Books Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 (Summerhill Secrets #1-5)
Ratings: 4.18 From 1639 Users | 127 ReviewsWeigh Up Based On Books Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 (Summerhill Secrets #1-5)
Enjoyed this story as I have all of Beverly Lewis books. Any time I read a novel about the Pennsylvania Amish country, I fall in love with the area and the people, all over again. I have visited this area many times, and Beverly Lewis brings her story alive with her well written descriptions and depictions. I love this author anyway, so I am biased.I really enjoyed this book. i love the closeness of the neighbors. after all we are to love our neighbors. I love how you can see a clear contrast between the amish way of living and the english way. I enjoyed each challenge that merry hanson had to face and how she put her trust in God each time. I love her strength she had after losing her twin sister. she did not let that hold her back in life she kept plunging forward. although she missed her sister she kept her close in her heart everyday
This book had 5 short stories about Merry and friends. I loved the way one story kind of led into the next one. I enjoyed each story and have ordered Summerhill Secrets Volume 2. Looking forward to a continuation of the stories. I recommend this as a Great read.
I like this book for a younger readers, not for adults. You might say "but it was intended for young readers!" (which it was), but I absolutely LOVE "Matilda" and that is intended for children as well. However, I will definitely still reccommend/save this book for my daughter when she is older. From a young readers point of view I would rate four stars.
inconstancy in characterization My reaction to the ending (and anything that happened in between):
I picked this book up because I was surprised to see that Beverly Lewis had written a YA series. Although I read the book in a week's time, I have to offer one criticism of Lewis' work. She writes a detailed, somewhat rich narrative up until the last 20 pages of each story. Then she rushes to the end, even offering an epilogue in some cases. I would have enjoyed the book more had she seen her hard work through until the end, rather than cobble together the climax and denouement.
I love all of the info about the Amish but I'm starting to think Mrs. Lewis is not the best author in town. I do like the stories though. This one is about a teenage girl and I wanted to read it to see if it is something I would like my girls to read and they might enjoy. I think the answer to both of those questions is yes.
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