Mandy

Ellie's People #9

by Mary Christner Borntrager

Mandy Schrock’s little brother is different. As a child with special needs, he is loved and cared for by many in their Amish community. But Mandy gets tired of him following her around, and when a group of girls start to tease him, she gets even more furious and frustrated. When an awful tragedy strikes, Mandy wonders whether she is to blame. Will she carry guilt and grief for years to come, or can Mandy find her way home to God’s redemption and grace? Book 8 in the Ellie’s People series.

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.

What’s new in the Ellie’s People series:


Pennsylvania Dutch glossary at the end of each book
A sample chapter from the next book in the series
Language and examples updated for today’s readers

Genres: Amish, Fiction, Young Adult

Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

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

[ANNETTE · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an easy read, loved the story line.

[Kaye Wingo]

loved this book

[Dusty Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Morman family

[Victoria (hotcocoaandbooks) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.
This was a cute story that I think young girls especially would enjoy. Mandy is the youngest girl in her Amish family. Her mother is about to have a baby and she is so excited. When her little brother is born, he has Downs Syndrome. Mandy is constantly teased by a girl who calls her brother a monkey child. Many loves her brother even if she does have him following her around all over. The story was very lovely and sad at times, but shows about how God can forgive anyone and to not hold a grudge against yourself even.

[Partridge Public]

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[Sharla · Rating 4 out of 5]

reviewed for Heartland school

[Cws]

JF-YABor

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

F BOR ep bk. 9

[Sue Klasing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good.