New Beginnings

Rachel Yoder — Always Trouble Somewhere #4

by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Spring has sprung! And ten-year-old Rachel Yoder is filled with the hope of good things to come. But then she learns that her best friend is moving away. What will she do without her? When a new girl named Audra shows up at the Amish schoolhouse, Rachel soon finds herself with a stinky sandwich, a mud-spattered dress, a sore nose, and a rotten attitude. As things go from bad to worse, Rachel gets grumpier and grumpier. If she doesn't soon find a way to forgive others, she'll be in danger of losing more than one friend. Is there any way Rachel can make a new beginning?

Genres: Amish, Middle Grade, Christian Fiction, Childrens, Fiction, Christian

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2008

About the author

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.

Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.

Reviews

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brunstetter Betters #4
Rachel Yoder #4
Book four of the series and this is probably thee best one so far, a real journey for ur lead character who is moody, and angry and depressed and a whole range of other emotions, basically she is human and she learns about forgiveness. Really well told and it makes you a part of the journey, and really grabs you.

[Katelyn Kuipers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a huge Rachel Yoder fan, but a few of my students love her, so I proofread to get the books on the shelf for them. In this story, Rachel is upset because her best friend moved away. She was rude and unkind to everyone throughout the whole story, then pulls it together at the end.

[Catie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened as a family, summer 2022. We love Rachel Yoder! Her frustrations and mishaps are so relatable.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

BOOK # 4 OF 4 BOXED SET OWN ON KINDLE

[Morgan Keil · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very good. In this book Rachel’s friend Mary moved away and a new girl named Audra moved to town. Rachel didn't like Audra because Audra wasn't being nice to Rachel. Ever since Mary moved away Rachel was always in a bad mood. In the end Rachel and Audra became friends, and Rachel apologized for being rude to everyone. I would suggest this book to those of you who would like to read about Amish people, but start from the first book.

[Sierra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book makes me think of Brooklyn.....

--Sierra

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend purchasing this entire series. I purchased them for my grandaughter, and I loved reading them myself.