Lily Lapp's family has settled into their new home in
Pennsylvania, but life still holds big changes and big steps for
Lily. Good changes, like once again living close to her beloved
cousin and best friend, Hannah. Bad changes, like a mean girl who
plays tricks on her. And no change at all where Lily would most
want one--Aaron Yoder sits near her in school and relentlessly
teases her. Surprises are in store for Lily as she learns, with
Mama and Papa's help, to manage the ups and downs of growing up
Amish.
The third of four charming novels that chronicle the gentle way of
the Amish through the eyes of a young girl, A Big Year for
Lily gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the
life of the Amish--and lots of fun and laughter along the way. It
combines Mary Ann Kinsinger's real-life stories of growing up Amish
and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author
Suzanne Woods Fisher. With charming line drawings in each book,
this series captures the hearts of readers young and old.
Get ready for more fun and friendship with
Lily!
Every day brings new adventures for Lily! With cousin Hannah at her
side, life is filled with surprises--including a rotten school
trick played on her by Effie Kauffman and a surprising change of
heart in the worst boy imaginable, Aaron Yoder. But tears turn to
laughter as Lily turns ten, wears grown-up clothes, sits with her
friends at church . . . and turns the tables on Effie.
You'll adore this tale of love, laughter, forgiveness, and ties
that bind an Amish family together.
Mary Ann Kinsinger was raised Old Order Amish in Somerset
County, Pennsylvania. She is the coauthor of the Adventures of Lily
Lapp series and lives in Pennsylvania.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the
Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons
series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including
Amish Peace. She lives in California. For more information,
please visit www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on
Twitter @suzannewfisher.
Mary Ann Kinsinger was raised Old Order Amish in Somerset
County, Pennsylvania. She met and married her husband, whom she
knew from school days, and started a family. After they chose to
leave the Amish church, Mary Ann began a blog, A Joyful
Chaos, as a way to pass on her warm childhood memories to her
own children. From the start, this blog found a ready audience and
even captured the attention of key media players, such as the
influential blog AmishAmerica and the New York Times.
She lives in Pennsylvania.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of The
Choice, The Waiting, The Search, A Lancaster
County Christmas, The Keeper, and The Haven, as well as
nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. Her
interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her
grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist
Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a
Christy Award finalist and a Carol Award finalist. She is the host
of internet radio show Amish Wisdom, which boasts 15,000
downloads a month, and a columnist for Christian Post and
Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. Find
out more
at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com.