School's Out (Always Trouble Somewhere Series, Book 1) [Paperback]

Wanda E. Brunstetter (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

School's Out! And so is Rachel, with trouble following close on her barefooted heels! Nine-year-old Rachel Yoder is a delightfully high-spirited Amish girl who finds plenty of trouble amid the rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. When she's not getting locked in a root cellar, bringing frogs to church, or taking wild buggy rides, she's setting fireflies free and trying out new skateboards in all the wrong places. Kids will love this fun new series-full of adventure and mischief-by bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Visit www.rachelyoderbooks.com to play online games, learn Amish words, and learn more about the Rachel Yoder Series! Other books in the Rachel Yoder series include Back to School, Out of Control, New Beginnings.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Kids will love this fun new series--full of adventure and mischief--by bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter. And at such a great value price, parents, you will love it, too!

About the Author

Award-winning, bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish way of life when she first visited her husband's Mennonite relatives living in Pennsylvania. Wanda and her husband, Richard, live in Washington State but take every opportunity to visit Amish settlements throughout the States, where they have several Amish friends.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597892335
• ISBN-13: 978-1597892339
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #460,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Fiction > Other

More About the Author

Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of almost 50 books with more than 5 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today.

Wanda's fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda's desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith.

All of Wanda's novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Many of her books are well-read and trusted by the Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

Wanda's primary attraction to the Amish is their desire to live a devout Christian life that strives to honor God, work hard, and maintain close family ties. Whenever she visits her Amish friends, Wanda finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and busyness that plagues so many modern "Englishers." Time and time again, Wanda loses her heart in the Amish life, and she hopes her readers will, too. For more information, visit: www.WandaBrunstetter.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for children with a christian message!, April 20, 2008

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A. Tutton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: School's Out (Always Trouble Somewhere Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

This is a terrific series. I read one chapter a night to my 5 year old daughter and she loved it! She could not wait for the next book so I purchased it as soon as I could on amazon. The main character, Rachel, is a normal 10 year old who innocently gets into trouble. She really does not go looking for it but it seems to find her any way. This book teaches lessons about love, respect, and forgiveness not only from God but from others as well. It could be described at "Little House on the Prairie" meets current day Amish. We look forward to reading the rest of the series as it come out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fans of "Little House" will find a new friend in Rachel Yoder., January 3, 2010

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Tanya Dennis "www.TanyaDennisBooks.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: School's Out (Always Trouble Somewhere Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

Award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter reaches a younger audience with a new Amish series: Rachel Yoder: Always Trouble Somewhere. School's Out!, Book 1 of the series, introduces readers to nine-year-old Rachel, a mischievous Amish girl who seems to always get more than she bargains for.

School has just let out for the summer. Rachel is brimming with ideas for fun, but trouble seems to follow her everywhere. Instead of sunny afternoons of freedom, she often gets stuck with extra chores when plans go awry. Readers join her on one country adventure after another -- from being locked in the cellar during a thunderstorm to adopting a new kitten and accidentally setting frogs loose during church. Rachel gets some birthday surprises then watches as the family barn burns during a terrible storm. A barn-raising and a few more mishaps finish out the summer. Through it all Rachel learns a little about patience, hard work, and having a cheerful heart. Most importantly she learns that she is loved, no matter how much trouble she gets into.

The author uses Pennsylvania Dutch words sporadically throughout the book. A glossary is offered on the pages just before Chapter One.

Characters occasionally quote Scripture. Whenever they do, it is in the New International Version.

WHAT I LIKE: Rachel is a sweet character to whom readers can relate. This title reminds me much of the "Little House" books. Fans of Laura Ingalls will likely find a new friend in Rachel.

WHAT I DISLIKE: It starts slowly. I fear the cultural differences and foreign words might require too much effort for some to get "into" the book. I think kids will enjoy it once they get into it, but pushing them through the first 30 pages may not be easy. Also, I think Rachel complains and whines far too much for an almost ten-year-old.

OVERALL RATING: Good.

Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!!!!, August 7, 2007

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Jenna Norris (Newport, nc United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: School's Out (Always Trouble Somewhere Series, Book 1) (Paperback)

Oh My goodness! This brought back memories of my child hood. Rachel reminded me of me when I was a kid. This Amazing story of the little girl who just has trouble follow her whereever she goes was an outstanding book. Being a teacher I could relate to the things Rachel Was doing or going to do. I cant wait for book 3 of the series. Happy reading.