Mary Christner Borntrager

Polly: Ellie's People Series, Book 5 Mary Christner Borntrager

Brief Description: Lonely for companionship in her new home in Texas, Polly disobeys her father by befriending people who do not share her Amish faith. Commendation Quotes: "This authentic series has much to offer readers about the ups and downs of growing up plain. A great choice for a family read-aloud." --Suzanne Woods Fisher, coauthor of The Adventures of Lily Lapp seriesMarc Notes: First published in 1994--Copyright page.; Moving to a large chicken and dairy farm in Texas, Polly gains a non-Amish friend and earns the attention of a young hired hand. Will Polly commit herself to God by following her family's Amish ways, or will a budding Texas romance set her feet on a different path altogether?--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Polly Miller doesn't want to move to Texas. No other Amish families live in Lone Prairie, and Polly loves her family and friends in Ohio. But her father's mind is made up. As Polly settles into her new life, she gains a non-Amish friend, Rose Ann, who shares her dresses and makeup with Polly. She also earns the attention of a young hired hand named Tom, who takes her to a rodeo and tells her how pretty she is. Will Polly commit herself to God by following her family's Amish ways, or will a budding Texas romance set her feet on a different path altogether? Ages 10 and up. Key Points: - Series has sold more than half a million copies - Books in the series are all based on the author's own Amish childhood - Read and beloved by young and old in Amish and Mennonite communities - Updated covers and contemporary language for today's readers - New Pennsylvania Dutch glossary - Fans of Amish fiction and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie series will especially enjoy this classic series. 176 Pages.

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