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Amish Girls #1
Joanna's Struggle
Joanna Fisher is a typical Amish girl. She attends a one-room schoolhouse with her siblings in Paradise, Pennsylvania. She loves riding her horse, chorin' with her family, and spending time with her best friend, Chloe. But when something unexpected happens at a nearby mud sale, Joanna finds her perfect world turned upside down. Could one event change Joanna's life forever? Approx. 110 pages Teen Fiction
Joanna's Struggle, in the Amish Girls Series, is the first of several books penned by the author. The Amish Girls Series was primarily written for teen girls, but has been enjoyed by fans of all ages. Lovers of the ever-popular Amish fiction genre are sure to enjoy these books as well, even though they are geared toward a younger audience. The characters in the stories will soon become endeared to your heart, especially the mischievous Jonathan Fisher.
Join Joanna and her friends as they grow up in Paradise and begin a journey you won't want to end.
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Joanna's Struggle, in the Amish Girls Series, is the first of several books penned by the author. The Amish Girls Series was primarily written for teen girls, but has been enjoyed by fans of all ages. Lovers of the ever-popular Amish fiction genre are sure to enjoy these books as well, even though they are geared toward a younger audience. The characters in the stories will soon become endeared to your heart, especially the mischievous Jonathan Fisher.
Join Joanna and her friends as they grow up in Paradise and begin a journey you won't want to end.
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103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2012
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About the author
J.E.B. Spredemann
50 books199 followersJennifer (aka J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has authored two dozen Amish fiction titles in her can't-put-down writing style, two of which have won awards and topped Amazon’s bestseller lists. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. "...Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values." - reader review
Author can be contacted via email at jebspredemann@gmail.com
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November 21, 2013
This book is classified as Young Adult Christian (Amish) Fiction, but would easily be enjoyed by adults as well. It is a quick easy read that will keep you turning the pages as the story unfolds. The author begins each chapter with a scripture that becomes the theme of that chapter, which makes it ideal for teaching the relevance of scripture in our everyday lives. I especially like the way the truth of scripture is used within the story to stress that salvation is a gift through God’s grace alone, rather than anything we can merit on our own.
Joanna is a young Amish girl who is the victim of abduction. Feeling alone and afraid, she tries the only thing she can think of to get away. But will her plan work?
Being brought up in the Amish church, she knows that forgiveness is necessary, but can she find it in herself to forgive this man for this violation that continues to haunt her?
Ever wonder what impact your actions have on other people? Joanna’s abductor has had a great impact on her life, but what impact will she have on his?
Prayer, friendship, Bible study, forgiveness, courage and freedom are interwoven into the story line to develop the reader’s Christian character. I would highly recommend this book, and I look forward to the remaining books in the Amish Girls Series.
My special thanks to the author for providing a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated within this review are mine, and no further compensation has been made to obtain a positive review.
Joanna is a young Amish girl who is the victim of abduction. Feeling alone and afraid, she tries the only thing she can think of to get away. But will her plan work?
Being brought up in the Amish church, she knows that forgiveness is necessary, but can she find it in herself to forgive this man for this violation that continues to haunt her?
Ever wonder what impact your actions have on other people? Joanna’s abductor has had a great impact on her life, but what impact will she have on his?
Prayer, friendship, Bible study, forgiveness, courage and freedom are interwoven into the story line to develop the reader’s Christian character. I would highly recommend this book, and I look forward to the remaining books in the Amish Girls Series.
My special thanks to the author for providing a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions stated within this review are mine, and no further compensation has been made to obtain a positive review.
November 30, 2013
In today's world, with teen role models growing scarce, J. E. B. Spredemann has written an endearing tale of teenage girls who struggle with life among the Amish and Englisch world. Joanna finds forgiveness in the first book in the Amish Girls Series. I would highly recommend this book to teens and adults alike. A local Mennonite woman leads Joanna and her family on a new and glorious past and readers will delight in finding the same path for themselves.
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review.
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review.
February 18, 2021
I recently finished this book and was not quite certain the age group it was written for. Probably not for my specific, older age, or for the 10-12 year old age bracket so am thinking the mid teens.
I mention this because I was intrigued by the subject matter, being very open and honest about some of the trials that exist in today's world.
In this book, v. 1, there are 4 stories which revolve about an individual Amish girl and her personal experience or trial.
In the first story, Joanna's Struggle, Joanna is at a public event and turns up missing. As you read, you read the feelings of those looking for her, Joanna herself and the thoughts and experience of the perpetrator. Listening to the news, we see events like this more often than we would like to hear about. How Joanna deals with the situation is a growing experience and a look at Amish traditional values.
In the next story, Danika Morales loses her parents and goes to live with her mother's Amish brother, not knowing anything about "being Amish". This story develops with the character in the previous story as do the remaining two stories in the book. In this way you can see their character development as they grow older. Danika is totally surprised about the "old-fashioned" life style she is now expected to live, having grown up till age 11 in California and living in a modern life-style. How will she adapt or will she be able to make the adjustment?
The third story is called Chloe's Revelation. Chloe faces some issues that are probably not so uncommon amongst teens. Facing pressures that are not easy to deal with. Chloe finds that forgiveness is the key.
The final story is Susanna's surprise. And the surprise is one that changes her family and could give them great anger yet how will this family deal with the child that was taken from them without their knowledge?
These stories were well written and can give emotional support to those who have felt trials in life, whether it be illness or other trials. Very good reading for the younger aged. And for us older folks, as well!
I mention this because I was intrigued by the subject matter, being very open and honest about some of the trials that exist in today's world.
In this book, v. 1, there are 4 stories which revolve about an individual Amish girl and her personal experience or trial.
In the first story, Joanna's Struggle, Joanna is at a public event and turns up missing. As you read, you read the feelings of those looking for her, Joanna herself and the thoughts and experience of the perpetrator. Listening to the news, we see events like this more often than we would like to hear about. How Joanna deals with the situation is a growing experience and a look at Amish traditional values.
In the next story, Danika Morales loses her parents and goes to live with her mother's Amish brother, not knowing anything about "being Amish". This story develops with the character in the previous story as do the remaining two stories in the book. In this way you can see their character development as they grow older. Danika is totally surprised about the "old-fashioned" life style she is now expected to live, having grown up till age 11 in California and living in a modern life-style. How will she adapt or will she be able to make the adjustment?
The third story is called Chloe's Revelation. Chloe faces some issues that are probably not so uncommon amongst teens. Facing pressures that are not easy to deal with. Chloe finds that forgiveness is the key.
The final story is Susanna's surprise. And the surprise is one that changes her family and could give them great anger yet how will this family deal with the child that was taken from them without their knowledge?
These stories were well written and can give emotional support to those who have felt trials in life, whether it be illness or other trials. Very good reading for the younger aged. And for us older folks, as well!
February 9, 2021
Joanna’s Struggle by J.E.B. Spredemann is book 1 in the Amish Girl Series
Joanna Fisher is a carefree young Amish girl who likes nothing more than being apart of her family and community, she loves her friends and Amish lifestyle, like all young girls she looks forward to the simple things most do, hanging out with her best friend Chloe and helping her parents around the farm.
But what happens when something changes her path, can life move forward or will she stand still? Like all of Jennifer Spredemann books you will be drawn into a heartfelt storyline where you will feel the emotion of these characters. One thing I really love about this book and hope to see in the rest of the series is the scripture right at the beginning of each chapter almost as if it’s coinciding with that exact chapter. I’m excited to read the rest of this series.
Joanna Fisher is a carefree young Amish girl who likes nothing more than being apart of her family and community, she loves her friends and Amish lifestyle, like all young girls she looks forward to the simple things most do, hanging out with her best friend Chloe and helping her parents around the farm.
But what happens when something changes her path, can life move forward or will she stand still? Like all of Jennifer Spredemann books you will be drawn into a heartfelt storyline where you will feel the emotion of these characters. One thing I really love about this book and hope to see in the rest of the series is the scripture right at the beginning of each chapter almost as if it’s coinciding with that exact chapter. I’m excited to read the rest of this series.
February 11, 2021
Fear, Faith & Friends
This is a story about one incident can negatively impact your life. How true friends in these situaagftions react toward & the situation. Faith can help us climb the highest mountains. Joanna & Chloe are the main characters who will make you laugh, cry, feel one's fears.
This is a story about one incident can negatively impact your life. How true friends in these situaagftions react toward & the situation. Faith can help us climb the highest mountains. Joanna & Chloe are the main characters who will make you laugh, cry, feel one's fears.
September 17, 2022
On matters of doctrine, this book is very, very close. The closest part was the man in prison falling to his knees, in tears and weeping, which is true repentance. However, this particular Amish community was going to need to study a little bit more and go a little bit further. They weren’t quite there yet. They need to teach repentance before they can teach anything else.
January 15, 2023
Learning to forgive
After being kidnapped from among her community members, Joanna struggles with fear and forgiveness. Rescued by a Mennonite neighbor woman, Joanna learns new Bible verses and the meanings behind them. Can she learn through the scriptures not to be so fearful? Can she ever truly forgive her captor? A compelling story!
After being kidnapped from among her community members, Joanna struggles with fear and forgiveness. Rescued by a Mennonite neighbor woman, Joanna learns new Bible verses and the meanings behind them. Can she learn through the scriptures not to be so fearful? Can she ever truly forgive her captor? A compelling story!
May 12, 2023
In the contemporary world there are many problems for young ladies, also if she is a young amish girl.
Joanna is amish and attends the Mud Sale with family and friend, when something awful happen.
For Joanna then it's difficult to forgive, trust people.
With family, good friends, and God she'll be fine.
Nice small novella.
Joanna is amish and attends the Mud Sale with family and friend, when something awful happen.
For Joanna then it's difficult to forgive, trust people.
With family, good friends, and God she'll be fine.
Nice small novella.
June 17, 2017
I thought this book was good and I liked the story line however I feel like it could have gone on more. It left so many unknowns! It was still good I just was shocked when I came to the page saying "the end."
June 23, 2019
This one is part of a series of young people in the Amish community during "rumpspringa," the running- around time the Amish allow teens before they join the church, if they do. Light reading, for when you don't want anything that requires a lot of mental effort.
August 24, 2019
This was a good read about the power of forgiveness, not just about the wrong doer but the one doing the forgiving. It is a powerful blessing on both sides. It also talk of courage to express your views even if other may not agree with them.
October 14, 2019
Joanna Fisher is a typical Amish girl. She attends a one-room schoolhouse with her siblings in Paradise, Pennsylvania. She loves riding her horse, chorin' with her family, and spending time with her best friend, Chloe.
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January 17, 2021Very good story line, but the ended was terrible. Too much left hanging. Needed a little more on some of the things taking place, at least a little closure. I guess that was so you would read the next one, if there is a next one.
October 11, 2022
Redemption
A beautiful story of real life events and their consequences. No one is immune to having terrible things happen to them,but when you have faith and God in your life all is right with the world.
A beautiful story of real life events and their consequences. No one is immune to having terrible things happen to them,but when you have faith and God in your life all is right with the world.
January 30, 2023
Great Read
A remarkable book, that we can all learn about forgiving. Sadly abductions don’t usually end this way but happy for Joanna that she was such a brave girl. Excellent read!
A remarkable book, that we can all learn about forgiving. Sadly abductions don’t usually end this way but happy for Joanna that she was such a brave girl. Excellent read!
May 21, 2017
Amish
It was a OK book I don't think I should have to do a review to read my next book !,,,,,,,,,
It was a OK book I don't think I should have to do a review to read my next book !,,,,,,,,,
February 25, 2018
Struggle
Started out really well, but the ending totally stumped me. I felt like there could have been more to the story but overall pretty decent book.
Started out really well, but the ending totally stumped me. I felt like there could have been more to the story but overall pretty decent book.
February 2, 2019
Quick read. God truly does forgive and let’s us move on from our past. I liked seeing the side of forgiving others this story offers.
June 7, 2019
Ok
Too simplistic to be really good. Not bad for a quick read, but definitely needed more background and details. Author has potential!
Too simplistic to be really good. Not bad for a quick read, but definitely needed more background and details. Author has potential!
December 9, 2019
Excellent writing!
January 3, 2020
The story was good, but there wasn't a real ending. The book just stopped.
March 9, 2020
Interesting insight into the life of an 11 year old Amish girl.
January 9, 2021
Joanna Saves A Soul
Joanna was an Amish girl who was trying to make her way through life as the best Amish that she could.
Joanna was an Amish girl who was trying to make her way through life as the best Amish that she could.
February 7, 2021
One story that no family wants to endure. Well written and amazing characters.
September 16, 2022
Truth
I started reading this book and couldn't stop until I was done. I love how it combines the Amish beliefs with the bible. It teaches us about forgiveness and being saved.
I started reading this book and couldn't stop until I was done. I love how it combines the Amish beliefs with the bible. It teaches us about forgiveness and being saved.
September 30, 2022
Wonderful saving story
I liked that several families were in the story. They all had issues and the loving !forgiveness of God allowed them to forgive others and be saved.
I liked that several families were in the story. They all had issues and the loving !forgiveness of God allowed them to forgive others and be saved.
January 12, 2023
sweet,innocent and wholesome
A story filled with scripture and biblical principles. I liked it, authentic characters, good story line. ?i recommend this book for everyone.
A story filled with scripture and biblical principles. I liked it, authentic characters, good story line. ?i recommend this book for everyone.
March 30, 2023
Strange
This was a very odd Amish story. I did e joy part of it but found it not really very real.
This was a very odd Amish story. I did e joy part of it but found it not really very real.
November 25, 2024
Wonderful
A story of trials, troubles, and wonderful salvation. Its amazing how God works and what he's done for this community (in the story) was very great.
A story of trials, troubles, and wonderful salvation. Its amazing how God works and what he's done for this community (in the story) was very great.
December 23, 2024
Jesús loves you!
Beautiful picture of Jesús love for each and every one of us. When we understand His true love for us, we can truly accept Him as our personal Savior.
Beautiful picture of Jesús love for each and every one of us. When we understand His true love for us, we can truly accept Him as our personal Savior.
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