Summerhill Secrets, Volume 2: House of Secrets/Echoes in the Wind/Hide Behind the Moon/Windows on the Hill/Shadows Beyond the Gate (Summerhill Secrets 6-10) [Kindle Edition]

Beverly Lewis (Author)

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Product Description

Volumes 6-10 in New York Times best-selling authors' series for girls 11-14 combines contemporary themes with the charm and simplicity of Amish life.

From the Back Cover

Join Merry Hanson, a very modern sixteen-year-old living in Pennsylvania's Amish country, as she faces the true-to-life struggles and heartfelt triumphs of growing up to be the best she can be in God's eyes.

House of Secrets
When Chelsea Davis's mom vanishes, unsettling clues lead Merry to suspect a strange religious cult may be involved.

Echoes in the Wind
A skating party on Zooks' pond has Merry on edge until a disastrous event forces her to look at things from a fresh perspective.

Hide Behind the Moon
When Merry gives in to Rachel Zook's pleas for a taste of forbidden fancy life, her friend begins making all kinds of crazy plans.

Windows on the Hill
Staying with Ruby Spindler offers Merry the perfect opportunity to explore the woman's big house...and uncover her surprising secrets.

Shadows Beyond the Gate
Can Merry count on her friends to understand as she at last attempts to come to grips with a years-old tragedy?

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 3165 KB
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; 5-in-1 edition (October 1, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001GXQ8K6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,271 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

I've had my nose in a book, for as long as I remember. When I was about 9 years old, I started writing my own stories. By sixth grade, I'd hand-written a 66-page semi-autobiographical book titled, "She Shall Have Music."

After I was married and our three children were in middle school, I began submitting articles and short fiction to various magazines.

My first book (Holly's First Love) was published in May 1993, the start of a 14-book series for pre-teen girls. Soon after, my first chapter book was published for 7-10-year-old readers ("Big Bad Beans") which later became part of my 24-book series, The Cul-de-Sac Kids. I wrote another long-running series for girls, titled "SummerHill Secrets," which was set very close to Neffsville, PA, where I grew up--near the heart of Amish country.

But it was the story of my grandmother Ada Buchwalter's shunning by her ultra-strict father and subsequently her old order Mennonite community that nudged me toward writing adult fiction. THE SHUNNING was published in 1997 by Bethany House Publishers, and along with its sequels, has touched a nerve in millions of readers intrigued by the Plain culture of Lancaster County, PA. The Hallmark Channel will air the movie, "Beverly Lewis's The Shunning" on April 16, 2011 at 9 EDT/8 Central.

My passion for Amish-related stories continues to keep me up at night, and I'm presently writing the third book in my new series: The Rose Trilogy, due out September '11.

When I'm between writing deadlines, I enjoy hiking in the Rocky Mountains with my husband. Cooking from scratch, playing Mozart at the piano, and making family memory albums, as well as traveling to meet my devoted readers during book tours, are some of my very favorite things. I also adore reading biographies and memoirs, as well as classic literature.

Book Two of my present series: THE JUDGMENT, will be released on April 5, 2011.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beverly Lewis- excellant, August 25, 2008

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Irene Soileau - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Summerhill Secrets, Volume 2: House of Secrets/Echoes in the Wind/Hide Behind the Moon/Windows on the Hill/Shadows Beyond the Gate (Summerhill Secrets 6-10) (Paperback)

It was an excellent series of books. I love her books I learn so much about the Amish. Highly recommend it

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT child's books!, August 17, 2009

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Dinah "Okie Girl" (Duncan, OK) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Summerhill Secrets, Volume 2: House of Secrets/Echoes in the Wind/Hide Behind the Moon/Windows on the Hill/Shadows Beyond the Gate (Summerhill Secrets 6-10) (Kindle Edition)

Some reviewers of this series have said they were disappointed to find this series was listed as "child's books" after purchasing, therefore, I think they felt the books would be "simply" written to appeal to a younger set. They are SO wrong!

This series is just as riveting and has all the mystery, romance, and intrigue as any of Beverly's books!

Yes, it is the story of a young girl (the first books starting when she is about 15). However, MANY of Beverly's books are about young people in the beginning who grow into adults. So, this series is really no different. I am about half way into reading this series, but I am thoroughly enjoying the stories. It has enough mystery and romance to hold an adult's attention.

Please do not be put-off by other reviewers who think these are just children's books. They are far from it! Beverly is an excellent writer, and everything she does is top notch in my opinion. She has developed a cast of characters in these books that have depth, personalities, and interest. You get drawn into their lives as you read these books - even though the main characters are teens, dealing with some teen issues, but some "life" issues that we all deal with, too. However, Beverly takes you through their lives with such feeling, and respect for their young perspectives, and it is a joyful read.

If you are a fan of Beverly Lewis' so-called "adult fiction"- you will not be disappointed in this series either.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Summerhill Secrets 2, May 1, 2010

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Jerome A. Moore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Summerhill Secrets, Volume 2: House of Secrets/Echoes in the Wind/Hide Behind the Moon/Windows on the Hill/Shadows Beyond the Gate (Summerhill Secrets 6-10) (Paperback)

I enjoy Beverly Lewis. She is an excellent writer whose descriptions of people and their trials, experiences, and emotions are true and vibrantly real. This book, written for young teen girls, is excellent for establishing sound social and religious values that would make America once again great.