You'll laugh and cry as you follow Bonnie into one adventure after another. Based on the author's own childhood, these books illustrate the joys and trials of growing up on a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in the 1950s, while presenting Christian values in an entertaining and uplifting format. As the story unfolds (projected eight-book series), Bonnie's parents begin attending a local church and God becomes an integral part of their lives. Bonnie and her family grow in their knowledge of God through good times and bad times. A great read - loved by both children and adults! TO ORDER BOOKS - Click on "ORDERING BARN" below.
BOOK I - "A Little Family Moves In" - In this heartwarming story, Bonnie, a young girl, is thrilled to be moving to a farm. She soon realizes that, although a farm can be great fun, there is also danger and a lot of hard work. More than anything she wants to become “Daddy’s little farm girl.” With a few mishaps and some humorous experiences, she accomplishes her goal. In the process, she begins to learn about God, including some timely lessons on patience. (50 b & w pics)
BOOK II - "Trouble, Mischief, and Adventure" - On the farm, everything is perfect, until Bonnie hears a strange sound. Could it be Maybelle? Then crows attack, lightning strikes, and trouble begins with Peter. In between, Bonnie and her cousins manage to enjoy plenty of adventure. When she tells a lie; however, everything is spoiled. Will things ever be the same again? (25 b & w pics)
BOOK III - "The Fire" Life on the farm is good. But, trouble is brewing. Something dreadful happens in the barnyard and other frightening things begin to take place. When the farmhouse catches fire, Bonnie is terrified. Her safe, little world is shattered. Where will she find the courage to face her fears? (25 b & w pics)
BOOK IV - "Fluffy" - Bonnie's summer vacation is not going as planned. The cute baby chicks she's been expecting are not coming, and there is something very wrong with Daddy. Money is scarce, and Bonnie must sacrifice something she really wants. She is miserable. Then a small miracle happens. Will things turn out right after all? (25 b & w pics)
BOOK V - "Stealing From God" - A teacher makes Bonnie's life miserable, she's behind in her schoolwork, and her best friends aren't speaking to her. Angry and upset, Bonnie gives in to temptation with devastating results. Can she ever be forgiven ? (25 b & w pics)
BOOK VI - "The Hurricane" - Bonnie enjoys helping Daddy track
hurricanes, but when Hurricane Hazel, a killer storm, unexpectedly hits her own little farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
, Bonnie's trust in God's goodness is sorely tested and she asks one of life's hardest questions, "Why does God allow bad
things to happen to good people?" (25 b & w pics) Click here to see a video trailer
The Hurricane
BOOK VII - "Saying Good-Bye" - Bonnie's idyllic life on the farm is threatened when her mother announces she wants to move.
Trusting God will not allow this to happen, Bonnie goes merrily on her way. Then, without warning, the owner of the farm asks her family to leave. Angry, Bonnie becomes bitter toward God.
How could He possibly answer "no" to her fervent prayers?(20 b & w pics)
BOOK VIII - "After the Farm" - (DUE OUT SUMMER 2012) In the final book of the series, Bonnie becomes a teenager and begins to question everything she believes in.
Will she continue to walk with God in spite of peer preasure?
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