Daniel

Ellie's People #4

by Mary Christner Borntrager

An Amish community is shocked when Hildie Weaver disappears, leaving her husband Daniel and her young children behind. Daniel struggles to care for his family and his friends and relatives are supportive, but unspoken questions and suspicions about Hildie cloud their relationships. Book #4 in the Ellie's People series.

Genres: Amish, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Young Adult

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1991

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.

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was overall very depressing and wasn't very exciting. The mom gets kidnapped and then the dad and 5 kids have to overcome tons of hardships. I feel like it could have been written a lot better.

[Dusty Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series about Amish relatives and their lives
Moral in story

[Victoria (hotcocoaandbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in the series of "Ellie's People" written by a former Amish girl. I think this is the best of the ones I've read so far, though much of it was very sad and depressing. Daniel wants to marry a girl who was adopted by an Amish family. He is very much in love with her and his own family doesn't approve. It shows the struggle of life even amongst the Plain people. It shows how perseverance, patience, and trusting in the Lord for strength and help are extremely important. It seemed as if Daniel had one bad thing happen after the next, but regardless of it, he loved God and depended on Him even though it was incredibly difficult. Don't worry, there is a happy ending!

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[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Daniel tries to raise his young family and still manage his farm when his wife Hildie disappears.

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[Anne Dart · Rating 4 out of 5]

While still a book on the Amish way of life, this borders on an Amish mystery. A new twist on Borntrager's familiar theme.

[Sue Klasing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another adventure with Ellie's people, this one was very different.