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The Adventures of Lily Lapp #2
A New Home for Lily
Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town where changes--and newcomers--are greeted with suspicion, Lily must adjust to a new school, new friends, and Aaron Yoder, an annoying boy who teases her relentlessly. Still, there are exciting new developments, including an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother. But why, Lily wonders, can't God bring her just one sister?
The second novel in the charming Adventures of Lily Lapp series, A New Home 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 the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With line illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
The second novel in the charming Adventures of Lily Lapp series, A New Home 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 the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With line illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
266 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2013
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Mary Ann Kinsinger
4 books32 followersMary 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 capture her warm memories of her childhood for 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.
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February 3, 2013
The delightful Adventures of Lily Lapp series continues with the second installment, A NEW HOME FOR LILY by Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger, geared toward youngsters ages 8 to 12 (but also entertaining for adults).
This fascinating series gives readers a glimpse of the Amish lifestyle through the eyes of young Lily Lapp. The book offers lovely line illustrations throughout that capture the story in great detail.
A NEW HOME FOR LILY begins with Lily Lapp and her family moving to a new Amish community in Pennsylvania from New York. With the change, Lily has to adjust to a new school, make new friends and endure the annoying teasing of a neighbor’s son, Aaron Yoder.
But with the bad comes some good in the form of an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother (even though Lily really wanted a baby sister). The community and its new residents also come together in a time of tragedy to give aid and in a time of need to help out one of their own.
The story is written in short chapters, each featuring a separate event or experience making it a perfect book for bedtime reading for younger children. The charming story of the precocious Lily is a fun read for all ages. In addition, the line illustrations can be used as a teaching tool for youngsters and their parents to discuss the events of the story.
The story flows smoothly and quickly. The characters are well-developed, realistic and engaging. The dialog written from Lily’s point of view will draw you in and hold you captive until the end.
While A NEW HOME FOR LILY is the second installment in the series, it can be read on its own. However, to get the full enjoyment from the series I would recommend reading the books in order. The first installment is LIFE WITH LILY.
Author Mary Ann Kinsinger uses real-life stories from growing up Amish and combines them with the talented writing skills of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher to make the Adventures of Lily Lapp series a must read. To enhance the reading experience, the authors have created a special website for fans of the series. The site offers additional background on Lily and her family, as well as games, downloadable coloring pages from Lily’s books and much more. The site is www.adventuresoflilylapp.com.
FTC Full Disclosure - I requested this book as part of a blog tour and it was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
This fascinating series gives readers a glimpse of the Amish lifestyle through the eyes of young Lily Lapp. The book offers lovely line illustrations throughout that capture the story in great detail.
A NEW HOME FOR LILY begins with Lily Lapp and her family moving to a new Amish community in Pennsylvania from New York. With the change, Lily has to adjust to a new school, make new friends and endure the annoying teasing of a neighbor’s son, Aaron Yoder.
But with the bad comes some good in the form of an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother (even though Lily really wanted a baby sister). The community and its new residents also come together in a time of tragedy to give aid and in a time of need to help out one of their own.
The story is written in short chapters, each featuring a separate event or experience making it a perfect book for bedtime reading for younger children. The charming story of the precocious Lily is a fun read for all ages. In addition, the line illustrations can be used as a teaching tool for youngsters and their parents to discuss the events of the story.
The story flows smoothly and quickly. The characters are well-developed, realistic and engaging. The dialog written from Lily’s point of view will draw you in and hold you captive until the end.
While A NEW HOME FOR LILY is the second installment in the series, it can be read on its own. However, to get the full enjoyment from the series I would recommend reading the books in order. The first installment is LIFE WITH LILY.
Author Mary Ann Kinsinger uses real-life stories from growing up Amish and combines them with the talented writing skills of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher to make the Adventures of Lily Lapp series a must read. To enhance the reading experience, the authors have created a special website for fans of the series. The site offers additional background on Lily and her family, as well as games, downloadable coloring pages from Lily’s books and much more. The site is www.adventuresoflilylapp.com.
FTC Full Disclosure - I requested this book as part of a blog tour and it was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
April 17, 2013
A New Home For Lily is an absolutely darling children's novel about a young Amish girl and the changes in her life as she's growing up.
Lily really comes across as your typical little girl. Sometimes she seems wise beyond her years and other times, she seems like a baby. She's sweet and full of mischief and you just can't help but love her.
The book is set up in a series of stories that can be read one at a time or straight through. There's continuity but it isn't a book with a continuous flow, each story is separate but they do follow a sort of time line.
The writing style makes this book a great read for any age. Lily is a character that you can't help but love, just as her brother's are as well. Like most little girls, she has some tormentors too, Aaron Yoder is a total terror, and so is Effie Kaufmann. In fact, Effie is so obnoxious you'll wish she'd get some sort of comeuppance at least once during the book.
There are so many parts of this story that will endear Lily to you, most of these scenes are a result of Effie being a nasty little brat. (That's the only way you describe that child) From memorizing a poem to her mangling paper dolls that Lily and her cousin Hannah loved. There's no way you can like that little girl.
The story paints a good picture of Amish life and it shows the changes they face when moving from one community to the next. (Things that are ok with certain communities aren't ok in others)
This is a great book for young readers as well as older ones that have a love for Amish fiction. It is part of a series, but can easily be read as a stand alone novel.
Lily really comes across as your typical little girl. Sometimes she seems wise beyond her years and other times, she seems like a baby. She's sweet and full of mischief and you just can't help but love her.
The book is set up in a series of stories that can be read one at a time or straight through. There's continuity but it isn't a book with a continuous flow, each story is separate but they do follow a sort of time line.
The writing style makes this book a great read for any age. Lily is a character that you can't help but love, just as her brother's are as well. Like most little girls, she has some tormentors too, Aaron Yoder is a total terror, and so is Effie Kaufmann. In fact, Effie is so obnoxious you'll wish she'd get some sort of comeuppance at least once during the book.
There are so many parts of this story that will endear Lily to you, most of these scenes are a result of Effie being a nasty little brat. (That's the only way you describe that child) From memorizing a poem to her mangling paper dolls that Lily and her cousin Hannah loved. There's no way you can like that little girl.
The story paints a good picture of Amish life and it shows the changes they face when moving from one community to the next. (Things that are ok with certain communities aren't ok in others)
This is a great book for young readers as well as older ones that have a love for Amish fiction. It is part of a series, but can easily be read as a stand alone novel.
January 20, 2013
This is the second book in this story of Lily's life, and just as good as the first one! You do not need to read the first to enjoy this one, but don't miss it!
This story begins with Lily Lapp's move from her home in NY to PA, a new school, and new friends. At first it seems like all children, where NY was better for everything.
There are some funny and some sad things that happen, every day life, but we are traveling with Lily, a young Amish girl. In this story we are entering second grade, and at the end of the book, we are going to go into fourth grade in the fall.
The Lapps are now living near their Grandparents Miller, and Lily is able to play dolls and visit often. Her Aunt Suzie has Downs Syndrome, but leads a very normal life among the Amish.
Be ready for some great children's adventures here, asking to sleep in the barn....feeding a calf, and owning some new goats!
I love reading these stories to my Grandson's, and at times they are almost rolling on the floor! Enjoy!!
I received this book through the Revell's Book Blogging Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
This story begins with Lily Lapp's move from her home in NY to PA, a new school, and new friends. At first it seems like all children, where NY was better for everything.
There are some funny and some sad things that happen, every day life, but we are traveling with Lily, a young Amish girl. In this story we are entering second grade, and at the end of the book, we are going to go into fourth grade in the fall.
The Lapps are now living near their Grandparents Miller, and Lily is able to play dolls and visit often. Her Aunt Suzie has Downs Syndrome, but leads a very normal life among the Amish.
Be ready for some great children's adventures here, asking to sleep in the barn....feeding a calf, and owning some new goats!
I love reading these stories to my Grandson's, and at times they are almost rolling on the floor! Enjoy!!
I received this book through the Revell's Book Blogging Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
March 28, 2019
I really LOVED the first novel in this series. I enjoyed this second novel as well. In this second book, Lily is having to adjust to her family's new home in Pennsylvania. This Amish community does things slightly differently, and so it's an adjustment for the whole family at times. (The mother has to make her family new clothes so they'll blend in with their new community.) The book continues to focus on the little details of Lily's life: going to school, learning new things, memorizing Scripture verses and poetry, school recitals and events, life on the farm, getting goats, making jello, etc. There are, of course, a few big events too: such as the birth of ANOTHER baby brother, etc. The focus is on family (grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, brothers, parents) and on faith. I have two favorite chapters. At one point Lily discovers she can make and sell her own stickers: draw pictures, apply glue, let it dry, etc. Her primary customer is her grandmother... My other favorite chapter is when Lily decides to help cook for a family gathering, and she decides to make jello.
The book is very enjoyable!
The book is very enjoyable!
February 4, 2013
(From my 10-year old)
This book is awesome! However the one part I didn’t like was the cover. It was as welld one as the other one, or maybe I am just a bit more picky. I don’t know for sure. But the book itself is a very good one.
Lily Lapp moves to a new home and with come lots of adventures. But Lily must watch out for the nasty Aaron Yoder and the persnickety Eve Kuffman. But when Aaron goes missing, is Lily the only person who can find him?
In this book Lily not only moves and has a lot of fun times, she gets a new baby brother, as nice as he is she still really wants a little sister.
Once Lily’s friend Beth, says that if you look in a mirror when the clock strikes midnight, you will see what you will look like in your coffin. And so Lily starts turning her mirror around when she goes to sleep. But one night she forgot and see herself now. So she tells her mother and finds out it was just a superstition.
I think girls of any age will enjoy this book, it is a page turner for sure. I give it five turning pages.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of review.
This book is awesome! However the one part I didn’t like was the cover. It was as welld one as the other one, or maybe I am just a bit more picky. I don’t know for sure. But the book itself is a very good one.
Lily Lapp moves to a new home and with come lots of adventures. But Lily must watch out for the nasty Aaron Yoder and the persnickety Eve Kuffman. But when Aaron goes missing, is Lily the only person who can find him?
In this book Lily not only moves and has a lot of fun times, she gets a new baby brother, as nice as he is she still really wants a little sister.
Once Lily’s friend Beth, says that if you look in a mirror when the clock strikes midnight, you will see what you will look like in your coffin. And so Lily starts turning her mirror around when she goes to sleep. But one night she forgot and see herself now. So she tells her mother and finds out it was just a superstition.
I think girls of any age will enjoy this book, it is a page turner for sure. I give it five turning pages.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of review.
April 4, 2013
This is such a refreshing series for children and adults alike. It reminds me of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series....but with an Amish setting. I had not read the first book in series but that did not cause problems for me as I read Book Two.
This book actually provided a great deal of information on the Amish life for me and it would be especially useful for those who have many questions about the Amish faith. Lily is such a sweetie but is also very much a little girl with her own personal struggles and Aaron is one of the things that drives her crazy. He is the irritating little boy in her one-room Amish school who continuously tries to irritate her. Lily is not happy with the move her family has made to a new home in a new state. This book will speak to many, young and old alike, who are experiencing change of any kind. I was really pleased with this book. It took me on a mini-vacation to an Amish farm in Pennsylvania for a short while.
This book actually provided a great deal of information on the Amish life for me and it would be especially useful for those who have many questions about the Amish faith. Lily is such a sweetie but is also very much a little girl with her own personal struggles and Aaron is one of the things that drives her crazy. He is the irritating little boy in her one-room Amish school who continuously tries to irritate her. Lily is not happy with the move her family has made to a new home in a new state. This book will speak to many, young and old alike, who are experiencing change of any kind. I was really pleased with this book. It took me on a mini-vacation to an Amish farm in Pennsylvania for a short while.
February 8, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
A New Home for Lily, Book 2, The Adventures of Lily Lapp by Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger, ©2013
A New Home for Lily
By Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger
Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
The second novel in the charming Adventures of Lily Lapp series, A New Home for Lily, gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish with lots of fun and laughter along the way. It combines the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With line illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town where changes – and newcomers – are greeted with suspicion, Lily must adjust to a new school, new friends and Aaron Yoder, an annoying boy who teases her relentlessly. Still, there are exciting new developments, including an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother. But why, Lily wonders, can't God bring her just one sister?
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 capture her warm memories of her childhood for 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, 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 and a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher.
This is the second novel in the Adventures of Lily Lapp series, and will give children ages 8-12 a delightful glimpse at life among the Amish…with both differences and similarities to their own lives.
A New Home for Lily
By Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger
978-0-8007-2133-6
Paperback; 272 pages
Publication Date: February 2013
Summary: From age seven, Lily finds it difficult to adjust to life in Pennsylvania, following a different set of rules, and going to school with judgmental Effie and annoying Aaron, but her second year brings some wonderful surprises.
My Review:
Lily comes to her new home in Pennsylvania to find other people unloading their belongings and putting them away! How do they know where Mama wants her dishes and spices? One woman even says she will have her children stop by IN THE MORNING to go with them to school! Oh, my. Lily decides if she stays up all night and doesn't sleep, she will have a headache in the morning and Mama would have to let her stay home.
What do you think you would feel like finding your comfortable home moved to a different building and land outside?? With new people in your house before you even walk inside? Mama agrees with the woman!
"I think it is a good idea to go to school tomorrow," Mama said, sounding certain. "The longer you wait the more you will dread it. Once you're there, you'll enjoy it."
--A New Home for Lily, page 11
Lily finds her new one room school house is a little different from what she is used to and she needs to practice kindness, especially with one girl who obviously doesn't draw too many friends.
Lily's Mama makes new clothing and a head covering for Lily to be more like what those in their new community wear. Are there new things that you would like to try? Shoes are what I noticed when I was in school. In fifth grade, I wanted low boots with a round ring in front. I was so proud of them. Looking back, I noticed just I and a boy a few places over in our school class photo had them on! As we got older, girls in my school wore black soft suede low lace-up shoes that spread out after you wore them awhile. One girl would get newer ones and they would be snug on her foot again.
Lily would be a good friend. There are line drawings that you will enjoy, seeing what Lily is doing. A New Home for Lily is about her family and their times together in their new Amish community. I liked how Lily becomes friends and knows when to keep quiet, learning the right way to treat others. One time she forgets, and says what she is thinking. It turns out well for them all at breakfast!
This chapter book has 36 chapters of Lily's adventures.
There will be four books in the Adventures of Lily Lapp series. Book 3, A Big Year for Lily, is available for pre-order and will be published in July 2013.
Lily has a website where you may meet the authors, get to know Lily and her family, learn more about the Amish, and find fun games and activities. To read the first three chapters of Book 1, Life with Lily, and Book 2, A New Home for Lily, visit the Adventures of Lily Lapp website www.AdventuresofLilyLapp.com.
Thank you to the Revell Blog Tour Network Children’s Fiction for sending me a copy of A New Home for Lily to review in my own words. No other compensation was received.
A New Home for Lily, Book 2, The Adventures of Lily Lapp by Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger, ©2013
A New Home for Lily
By Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger
Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
The second novel in the charming Adventures of Lily Lapp series, A New Home for Lily, gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish with lots of fun and laughter along the way. It combines the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With line illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town where changes – and newcomers – are greeted with suspicion, Lily must adjust to a new school, new friends and Aaron Yoder, an annoying boy who teases her relentlessly. Still, there are exciting new developments, including an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother. But why, Lily wonders, can't God bring her just one sister?
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 capture her warm memories of her childhood for 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, 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 and a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher.
This is the second novel in the Adventures of Lily Lapp series, and will give children ages 8-12 a delightful glimpse at life among the Amish…with both differences and similarities to their own lives.
A New Home for Lily
By Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger
978-0-8007-2133-6
Paperback; 272 pages
Publication Date: February 2013
Summary: From age seven, Lily finds it difficult to adjust to life in Pennsylvania, following a different set of rules, and going to school with judgmental Effie and annoying Aaron, but her second year brings some wonderful surprises.
My Review:
Lily comes to her new home in Pennsylvania to find other people unloading their belongings and putting them away! How do they know where Mama wants her dishes and spices? One woman even says she will have her children stop by IN THE MORNING to go with them to school! Oh, my. Lily decides if she stays up all night and doesn't sleep, she will have a headache in the morning and Mama would have to let her stay home.
What do you think you would feel like finding your comfortable home moved to a different building and land outside?? With new people in your house before you even walk inside? Mama agrees with the woman!
"I think it is a good idea to go to school tomorrow," Mama said, sounding certain. "The longer you wait the more you will dread it. Once you're there, you'll enjoy it."
--A New Home for Lily, page 11
Lily finds her new one room school house is a little different from what she is used to and she needs to practice kindness, especially with one girl who obviously doesn't draw too many friends.
Lily's Mama makes new clothing and a head covering for Lily to be more like what those in their new community wear. Are there new things that you would like to try? Shoes are what I noticed when I was in school. In fifth grade, I wanted low boots with a round ring in front. I was so proud of them. Looking back, I noticed just I and a boy a few places over in our school class photo had them on! As we got older, girls in my school wore black soft suede low lace-up shoes that spread out after you wore them awhile. One girl would get newer ones and they would be snug on her foot again.
Lily would be a good friend. There are line drawings that you will enjoy, seeing what Lily is doing. A New Home for Lily is about her family and their times together in their new Amish community. I liked how Lily becomes friends and knows when to keep quiet, learning the right way to treat others. One time she forgets, and says what she is thinking. It turns out well for them all at breakfast!
This chapter book has 36 chapters of Lily's adventures.
There will be four books in the Adventures of Lily Lapp series. Book 3, A Big Year for Lily, is available for pre-order and will be published in July 2013.
Lily has a website where you may meet the authors, get to know Lily and her family, learn more about the Amish, and find fun games and activities. To read the first three chapters of Book 1, Life with Lily, and Book 2, A New Home for Lily, visit the Adventures of Lily Lapp website www.AdventuresofLilyLapp.com.
Thank you to the Revell Blog Tour Network Children’s Fiction for sending me a copy of A New Home for Lily to review in my own words. No other compensation was received.
May 20, 2023
Lily is at it again! Now Joseph is her partner in crime. There were sad parts and happy parts and everything in between. The Yoder’s take The Lapp’s on a wild ride. I hope everyone enjoys this volume of the Lily Lapp Series.
December 19, 2020
This is the second in the series about a young Amish girl and her family. It is delightful and full of fun things that kids do.
January 31, 2021
Great book and story . Can't wait to being the next one.
July 14, 2014
I was pleased to discover that I had won a copy of A New Home for Lily through the Goodreads First Reads program. I’ve been entering Amish book giveaways on this site for several months now and this was the first one I won!
A New Home for Lily is the second installment in The Adventures of Lily Lapp series. While this book can be read as a stand alone novel, I chose to borrow the first book, Life with Lily, from the library and I highly recommend reading the books in order to take as much away from the story as possible. This story is a middle grade read, ranging from ages eight to twelve, but I think it would be a great family read and is even enjoyable for adults as well. While the story might be told from the perspective of young Lily, she certainly doesn’t deal with childish problems and the story can keep all ages entertained.
A New Home for Lily opens with the Lapp family moving from New York to their new home in Cloverdale, Pennsylvania. While Lily has a few things to look forward to (her grandparents will live not too far away and she already has one new friend, Beth), she also struggles to adjust to a smaller and, in her frank opinion, uglier home, fiendish billy goats, troublemaking Aaron Yoder, and meddlesome Effie Kauffman. On top of that, there are several changes in the church that Lily has to adjust to. So, life for Lily suddenly becomes much more difficult than she could have ever imagined.
In between schoolhouse hijinks, cooking disasters, and an unexpected new arrival, Lily learns several lessons about others, about her faith, and about herself.
I’ve been a fan of Amish and Christian fiction for many years now and have read a wide variety of authors when it comes to the subject. (Lewis, Woodsmall, Fisher, and Brunstetter just to name a few.) While all the books are engaging and lovely reads, oftentimes they focus on romance. I, for one, am a sucker for a good romance novel, but it was refreshing to see a new perspective in this literary niche. While the point of view of the novel is from an eight year old girl, I think that the change was engaging and offered insight into the Amish from a bright, new light. Kinsinger and Fisher write with surprising clarity when it comes to little Lily and the innocence from which the book is told is partially what makes it so charming. The audience is learning, right along with Lily, exactly what it means to be Amish and to have a strong faith and respect for others.
I really like that this genre had branched out and is trying to appeal to younger readers. I wish that I would have had something like this series when I was growing up. In addition to the nice story, there are sweet line drawings that serve as illustrations and even a list of frequently asked questions concerning the Amish in the back. I think it would be a great introduction for children to the Amish culture, too.
I loved this series so far and will be eagerly awaiting A Big Year for Lily in the summer.
A New Home for Lily is the second installment in The Adventures of Lily Lapp series. While this book can be read as a stand alone novel, I chose to borrow the first book, Life with Lily, from the library and I highly recommend reading the books in order to take as much away from the story as possible. This story is a middle grade read, ranging from ages eight to twelve, but I think it would be a great family read and is even enjoyable for adults as well. While the story might be told from the perspective of young Lily, she certainly doesn’t deal with childish problems and the story can keep all ages entertained.
A New Home for Lily opens with the Lapp family moving from New York to their new home in Cloverdale, Pennsylvania. While Lily has a few things to look forward to (her grandparents will live not too far away and she already has one new friend, Beth), she also struggles to adjust to a smaller and, in her frank opinion, uglier home, fiendish billy goats, troublemaking Aaron Yoder, and meddlesome Effie Kauffman. On top of that, there are several changes in the church that Lily has to adjust to. So, life for Lily suddenly becomes much more difficult than she could have ever imagined.
In between schoolhouse hijinks, cooking disasters, and an unexpected new arrival, Lily learns several lessons about others, about her faith, and about herself.
I’ve been a fan of Amish and Christian fiction for many years now and have read a wide variety of authors when it comes to the subject. (Lewis, Woodsmall, Fisher, and Brunstetter just to name a few.) While all the books are engaging and lovely reads, oftentimes they focus on romance. I, for one, am a sucker for a good romance novel, but it was refreshing to see a new perspective in this literary niche. While the point of view of the novel is from an eight year old girl, I think that the change was engaging and offered insight into the Amish from a bright, new light. Kinsinger and Fisher write with surprising clarity when it comes to little Lily and the innocence from which the book is told is partially what makes it so charming. The audience is learning, right along with Lily, exactly what it means to be Amish and to have a strong faith and respect for others.
I really like that this genre had branched out and is trying to appeal to younger readers. I wish that I would have had something like this series when I was growing up. In addition to the nice story, there are sweet line drawings that serve as illustrations and even a list of frequently asked questions concerning the Amish in the back. I think it would be a great introduction for children to the Amish culture, too.
I loved this series so far and will be eagerly awaiting A Big Year for Lily in the summer.
February 5, 2013
I had the opportunity to read and review Life With Lily (book 1 in the Lily series) after which it found its home in Texas in the hands of my daughter's 4 daughters. Just the other day my daughter called to tell me that her 9-year-old came running into the room and was just beaming. She said, "It's almost February and that is Fantastic." Mommy asked, "Why?" And then the granddaughter said, "Because in February book two about Lily comes out. If Grand-mommy can't send it to us, we'll just have to go buy it! It is the most wonderful book I've ever read."
Mommy went on to explain to me that from time to time my granddaughter takes the book off the shelf and re-reads a portion or so. This little girl is a prolific reader (as all in the family are). Mommy is homeschooling the girls. Mommy is also the wife of an Army Chaplain.
Anyway, I just had to share this with you, because Life With Lily has brought such joy to my granddaughter.
Now let's talk about book 2, A New Home for Lily! Every reader of this delightful book will learn customs of the different Amish groups and how the various differences affect even the thinking of the young children - buttons or hooks on clothes, pins or hooks on wraps, the shape of the girl's headcovering, even the width of the ribbon-ties of the headcoverings. Also, the keeping of refrigerators indoors as opposed to having them on the back porch. So we find the book educational from beginning to end. But this isn't a "text" book, it is a fun and entertaining book!
Lily has to adjust to life in Pennsylvania and how it is different from that in New York. We're talking adjustments to the differences between the observances of the two Amish communities. But first of all, Lily is a growing little girl with curiosities, opinions, likes and dislikes, hurts and loves and she grows with each episode. The spilling of the milk pail to the sticking of burrs in brother's hair. A young child reading this book will learn that they, too, can learn important lessons from daily life just as Lily can. Both Life with Lily and A New Home for Lily are refreshing forays into the reading world for the child 8-14 (and adults, too). There is so very much unsuitable reading available that it is a joy to pick up a book you know is safe for your child or grand child to read.
“Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group for this review.
Mommy went on to explain to me that from time to time my granddaughter takes the book off the shelf and re-reads a portion or so. This little girl is a prolific reader (as all in the family are). Mommy is homeschooling the girls. Mommy is also the wife of an Army Chaplain.
Anyway, I just had to share this with you, because Life With Lily has brought such joy to my granddaughter.
Now let's talk about book 2, A New Home for Lily! Every reader of this delightful book will learn customs of the different Amish groups and how the various differences affect even the thinking of the young children - buttons or hooks on clothes, pins or hooks on wraps, the shape of the girl's headcovering, even the width of the ribbon-ties of the headcoverings. Also, the keeping of refrigerators indoors as opposed to having them on the back porch. So we find the book educational from beginning to end. But this isn't a "text" book, it is a fun and entertaining book!
Lily has to adjust to life in Pennsylvania and how it is different from that in New York. We're talking adjustments to the differences between the observances of the two Amish communities. But first of all, Lily is a growing little girl with curiosities, opinions, likes and dislikes, hurts and loves and she grows with each episode. The spilling of the milk pail to the sticking of burrs in brother's hair. A young child reading this book will learn that they, too, can learn important lessons from daily life just as Lily can. Both Life with Lily and A New Home for Lily are refreshing forays into the reading world for the child 8-14 (and adults, too). There is so very much unsuitable reading available that it is a joy to pick up a book you know is safe for your child or grand child to read.
“Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
DISCLOSURE: I received this book for free from Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group for this review.
February 4, 2013
A New Home for Lily
The Adventures of Lily Lapp Book 2
By Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher
After reading book 1 ~ Life with Lily, I was very happy to review the second book in this delightful series. Lily's family has moved from New York to Pennsylvania and Lily is adjusting to her new home and new school.
But new surroundings bring new problems. Mandy Mast was left behind in New York, but Pennsylvania has Effie Kauffman and Aaron Yoder. Lily struggles to remember Mama's advice that "it is much more important to treat others kindly than to think they have to be nice to you."
But Lily is growing up and having new adventures and learning along the way. Lily starts helping Mama with some cooking and learns that Jell-O is not as easy to make as it looks when she makes some for Grandma Miller's birthday - lots and lots of Jell-O! Lily's adventures in cooking continue with Thanksgiving pudding and stuffed eggs! With Lily in the kitchen mealtime isn't boring.
Lily's new home bring new animals in the form of goats. Goats are new and exciting and they are milked just like a cow. But to Lily's amazement goat's milk is not good, instead tasting like the big billy goat smelled (I can totally agree with Lily's assessment of goat's milk and the flavoring of billy goat to it!).
Lily also learns that there are differences between New York and Pennsylvania Amish - different clothes, different head coverings, different ways of doing things, different dolls and even different jobs.
But through it all Lily is learning and growing as a person and she comes to realize that sometimes being a grown-up is difficult. Lily also experiences death as she loses her Great-grandmother and birth as the Lapp family welcomes a new baby.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a Little House type book to share with their children. This is recommended for ages 8 - 12, but I think it would be a great family time read-a-loud book. This would also make an excellent series for home schoolers to include in their reading list. You will be eagerly awaiting A Big Year for Lily when you finish A New Home for Lily!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review and all opinions are my own.
Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
The Adventures of Lily Lapp Book 2
By Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher
After reading book 1 ~ Life with Lily, I was very happy to review the second book in this delightful series. Lily's family has moved from New York to Pennsylvania and Lily is adjusting to her new home and new school.
But new surroundings bring new problems. Mandy Mast was left behind in New York, but Pennsylvania has Effie Kauffman and Aaron Yoder. Lily struggles to remember Mama's advice that "it is much more important to treat others kindly than to think they have to be nice to you."
But Lily is growing up and having new adventures and learning along the way. Lily starts helping Mama with some cooking and learns that Jell-O is not as easy to make as it looks when she makes some for Grandma Miller's birthday - lots and lots of Jell-O! Lily's adventures in cooking continue with Thanksgiving pudding and stuffed eggs! With Lily in the kitchen mealtime isn't boring.
Lily's new home bring new animals in the form of goats. Goats are new and exciting and they are milked just like a cow. But to Lily's amazement goat's milk is not good, instead tasting like the big billy goat smelled (I can totally agree with Lily's assessment of goat's milk and the flavoring of billy goat to it!).
Lily also learns that there are differences between New York and Pennsylvania Amish - different clothes, different head coverings, different ways of doing things, different dolls and even different jobs.
But through it all Lily is learning and growing as a person and she comes to realize that sometimes being a grown-up is difficult. Lily also experiences death as she loses her Great-grandmother and birth as the Lapp family welcomes a new baby.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a Little House type book to share with their children. This is recommended for ages 8 - 12, but I think it would be a great family time read-a-loud book. This would also make an excellent series for home schoolers to include in their reading list. You will be eagerly awaiting A Big Year for Lily when you finish A New Home for Lily!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review and all opinions are my own.
Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
January 30, 2013
Title: A NEW HOME FOR LILY
Authors: Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell
January 2013
ISBN: 978-0-8007-2133-6
Genre: young adult
New town, new house, new friends, and always lots of fun.
Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town, Lily has to get used to a new school, new friends, and Aaron Yoder the most annoying boy in the world! But some changes are good. Like exploring an attic full of adventures and getting a new baby brother. Still, Lily wonders why can’t God just bring her just one sister?
A NEW HOME FOR LILY is the second book in The Adventures of Lily Lapp series. My eleven year old daughter grabbed this book and read it twice before I got a chance to look at it. Since the book is intended for young adults, I thought I’d be fun to have my daughter write the review. In the words of my eleven year old, “Lily is real silly and she learns some important lessons such as how to forgive people and learning how to be more patient and how to love the things she has. The book is really exciting and fun. I recommend it very highly. I think that when kids read it they will learn the lessons along with Lily, especially how to be more patient and like the things that they have and how to be less greedy."
For children 8 – 12 years old. But adult fans of Amish fiction will enjoy it too. 5 stars. $12.99. 272 pages.
Authors: Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell
January 2013
ISBN: 978-0-8007-2133-6
Genre: young adult
New town, new house, new friends, and always lots of fun.
Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town, Lily has to get used to a new school, new friends, and Aaron Yoder the most annoying boy in the world! But some changes are good. Like exploring an attic full of adventures and getting a new baby brother. Still, Lily wonders why can’t God just bring her just one sister?
A NEW HOME FOR LILY is the second book in The Adventures of Lily Lapp series. My eleven year old daughter grabbed this book and read it twice before I got a chance to look at it. Since the book is intended for young adults, I thought I’d be fun to have my daughter write the review. In the words of my eleven year old, “Lily is real silly and she learns some important lessons such as how to forgive people and learning how to be more patient and how to love the things she has. The book is really exciting and fun. I recommend it very highly. I think that when kids read it they will learn the lessons along with Lily, especially how to be more patient and like the things that they have and how to be less greedy."
For children 8 – 12 years old. But adult fans of Amish fiction will enjoy it too. 5 stars. $12.99. 272 pages.
February 11, 2013
"A New Home for Lily" has Lily and her family moving to Pennsylvania to be closer to family. Things are really changing for young Lily. She no longer has her own bedroom, she finds herself in a new school with new children, added to that is the fact that there is a new baby in the house. She does have her faithful dolly Sally. While some changes seem a little intimidating some are chock full of fun. One things certain young Lily keeps her faithful dolly Sally close by for comfort! Will Lily adjust to all the changes going on? Read this wonderful book to be pulled along into young Lily's life where adventures abound, and the reader gets wonderful glimpses of Amish life.
While this book is geared toward the younger reading set, I find it a totally refreshing read. I enjoy reading about the day to day Amish goings on, and the character of Lily is just wonderful. Life is full of adventure and never boring your Lily. A great read whether your eight or eighty. Young girls are going to enjoy Lily and her adventures while they learn about the Amish lifestyle. I can't recommend this series enough. On a scale of one to five it easily gets a six in my book!
A complimentary copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
While this book is geared toward the younger reading set, I find it a totally refreshing read. I enjoy reading about the day to day Amish goings on, and the character of Lily is just wonderful. Life is full of adventure and never boring your Lily. A great read whether your eight or eighty. Young girls are going to enjoy Lily and her adventures while they learn about the Amish lifestyle. I can't recommend this series enough. On a scale of one to five it easily gets a six in my book!
A complimentary copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
February 9, 2013
This book picks up where the first one left off, but it does very well as a stand alone. Lily and her family are getting settled into their new house in Pennsylvania. She is sad because of all those things that she feels was left behind in New York - Like her cousin Hannah and having her own bedroom. In the new house, her bed and dresser are in the hallway at the top of the stairs. She is excited to be going back to a real schoolhouse though. She just hopes that her new teacher is nice.
Lily grows up a little in this book - it covers her 2 - 4 grades. In this time she experiences the birth of another baby in the family and also death. She discovers that no matter where you live there are mean people, and that different doesn't always mean bad. The chapters in the book are like individual little stories that give you glimpses into the life of an Amish child. It sort of reminded me of the Little House on the Prairie books - Amish style. I can't imagine any little girl who wouldn't enjoy meeting Lily and learning about her life.
Lily grows up a little in this book - it covers her 2 - 4 grades. In this time she experiences the birth of another baby in the family and also death. She discovers that no matter where you live there are mean people, and that different doesn't always mean bad. The chapters in the book are like individual little stories that give you glimpses into the life of an Amish child. It sort of reminded me of the Little House on the Prairie books - Amish style. I can't imagine any little girl who wouldn't enjoy meeting Lily and learning about her life.
July 3, 2016
Lily has just moved to an Amish community in Pennsylvania with her family. She's worried about school and her new home. But she soon learns to love school and her little room upstairs. The rest of the book is filled with her adventures as a little Amish girl growing up with her family.
I loved this book. It's probably written for a younger reader, but it's so sweet that I enjoyed the stories about little Lily as well. I know that my children will enjoy them when they get a little older. I was unaware that this was the second book in the series until after I'd finished the book. It definitely stands alone. The book is sweet and wholesome, while telling the story of a typical little girl in almost any family. Lily deals with the same issues that little girls are dealing with everywhere. She just experiences them without electricity and other modern conveniences. I will be keeping my eyes open for the next book in the series. I would like to have all of them for my daughter when she gets older.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
I loved this book. It's probably written for a younger reader, but it's so sweet that I enjoyed the stories about little Lily as well. I know that my children will enjoy them when they get a little older. I was unaware that this was the second book in the series until after I'd finished the book. It definitely stands alone. The book is sweet and wholesome, while telling the story of a typical little girl in almost any family. Lily deals with the same issues that little girls are dealing with everywhere. She just experiences them without electricity and other modern conveniences. I will be keeping my eyes open for the next book in the series. I would like to have all of them for my daughter when she gets older.
I received this book free of charge from Goodreads in exchange for my honest review.
February 6, 2015
A New Home for Lily by Suzanne Woods Fisher & Mary Ann Kinsinger is a cute look at the Amish life from a child's prospective. I know it was written for the preteen age, but I enjoyed the ADD look at the Amish life according to a child. As a military family I understand how Lily feels about being pulled from the home she knows and loves only to be thrown into a foreign city, state, or in my case, country. Lily struggles to make friends while attending her new school. One of the students makes it his job to pick on Lily as often as the mood strikes him. Some of her adventures beyond mean kids are having her bed in the hallway, spending the night in the barn, getting a new sibling, sledding (or not) during recess, driving a tractor, and making gray Jello. The struggle of being a young girl trying to find her place in a new community is interesting.
Although I enjoyed the book, I don't believe I'll be following Lily's story beyond A New Home For Lily. Perhaps in a year or two my daughter might enjoy reading Lily's story.
This book was reviewed thanks to NetGalley.
Although I enjoyed the book, I don't believe I'll be following Lily's story beyond A New Home For Lily. Perhaps in a year or two my daughter might enjoy reading Lily's story.
This book was reviewed thanks to NetGalley.
February 4, 2013
A NEW HOME FOR LILY by Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher is an exciting YRSER fiction(ages 8-12) Children book set in Pennsylvania Amish country. #2 in “The Adventures of Lily Lapp”,but can be read as a stand alone. See,” A Big Year for Lily”. A story of adventure,laughter,faith,friends,love,small town,the Amish community, a new school, mischief and wonder. A must read for not only ages 8-12 but for all ages. Follow Lily Lapp on an adventure of hope and wonder. I enjoy Ms. Woods Fisher’s stories and this one was no exception. I would highly recommend this title of children of all ages. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
“Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE ( CHILDREN BOOKS AGES 8-12)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
“Available February 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE ( CHILDREN BOOKS AGES 8-12)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction and More/My Book Addiction Reviews
March 27, 2013
Lily Lapp has moved to Pennsylvania, to a new Amish community. So much is different: the kitchen with its orange counters, the school girls, the church, her little bed in the hall. The house is ugly; the ideas are different; and Lily longs for her old life in New York.
But it gets better. Father unexpectedly buys goats. Lily makes gallons of grey jello for Grandma’s birthday. Cousin Hannah moves from Pennsylvania. Spring arrives....
...
Obviously, Lily’s family is Christian but this is a background certainty that is not preached about or fussed over; it is simply accepted and lived. That is what makes this book so powerful even though it seems very simple.
Read the entire review at Tea Time with Annie Kate
But it gets better. Father unexpectedly buys goats. Lily makes gallons of grey jello for Grandma’s birthday. Cousin Hannah moves from Pennsylvania. Spring arrives....
...
Obviously, Lily’s family is Christian but this is a background certainty that is not preached about or fussed over; it is simply accepted and lived. That is what makes this book so powerful even though it seems very simple.
Read the entire review at Tea Time with Annie Kate
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June 21, 2015ohhhhh, how good it is to "see" Lily and her family again. The dear little girl is quite precocious at times in this story, so sweet though and when she's taken advantage of by "meanies" (aka a couple of school bullies), one's heart can't help but feel for her. Speaking of those bullies, they sure left a bad taste in the mouth and I personally wanted to throttle some sense into them. Guess that shows I was into the story. LOL
2 parts that made me sad or frown:
- the aforementioned bullies b/c bullies just suck, amiright?!
- Grandma and the disapproval of the doll (it's at those times that i just want to scrunch my face and say 'that's not fair')
Yes, I am a Lily...well, was...sort of...
Anyway, another sweet read. And, if you're looking for a family-friendly read, do check out this book/series.
2 parts that made me sad or frown:
- the aforementioned bullies b/c bullies just suck, amiright?!
- Grandma and the disapproval of the doll (it's at those times that i just want to scrunch my face and say 'that's not fair')
Yes, I am a Lily...well, was...sort of...
Anyway, another sweet read. And, if you're looking for a family-friendly read, do check out this book/series.
May 3, 2016
Like the first book, lots of interesting info about the Amish culture and lifestyle, and Lily is such a neat little girl, good but not perfect, honest thoughts. I was somewhat dismayed by how really nasty,mean, and hateful some of the kids are at her new school, especially the horrid preacher's daughter, and her mother is a disgusting example of a Christian wife and mother. She is a despicable person!
I have never liked such stories unless the bad people get what is coming to them/what they deserve.
So that kept this book from getting a full 5-stars from me, but it does make my favorites shelf with 4-stars.
I have never liked such stories unless the bad people get what is coming to them/what they deserve.
So that kept this book from getting a full 5-stars from me, but it does make my favorites shelf with 4-stars.
February 11, 2013
Review: This is a wonderful book about a young Amish girl named Lily, whose family has moved New York to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. This book has 36 chapters which actually turn out to be 36 wonderful short stories about Lily's daily life and her family and friends. Lily finds herself in many "fun" situations which are very enjoyable to read. Because the chapters seem more like a group of short stories, this makes it easy to read and I recommend it for 4th grade or older.(rev. P.Howard)
December 7, 2015
This was an excellent second installment in the Lily series. It covers her move to a new Amish community and the addition of a new sibling. The story is written in a way to appeal to young girls, up to about the age of middle school. I appreciated the way the author presents the characters' emotions and challenges, but without using disrespect toward her authorities.
September 25, 2013
The adventures continue in the second book in the Life with Lily series! Lily has now moved into a new home and fun and adventure await around every corner! This is a delightful book, fun for the entire family to read together!
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October 6, 2015lily lapp is so adorable and cute I would reccomend this book to any little girl so far they moved and now there going through boxes but there's a little surprise in one of them that's all I'm gonna say for now
February 16, 2013
Very cute book. Will read the next. Reminds me of the little house books.
February 18, 2013
Very entertaining and just as good, if not better, than book #1. GREAT series, fun author, and a series I can't wait to collect.
March 10, 2013
More about Lily's life--her parents decide to move and Lily misses her best friend and cousin.Lily has many adventures and mishaps trying to grow up.
April 5, 2013
excellent read for young readers!
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