Mary Christner Borntrager Books in Order

Growing up in an Old Order Amish family, Ellie Maust struggles with her father's strict rules and the freedoms enjoyed by outsiders. Chores, courtship, and family tragedy gradually shape her understanding of responsibility, faith, and her future.

Rebecca Eash falls in love with a Mennonite young man, drawing opposition from her Amish parents and community. His decision to join their church seems to resolve the conflict, until a spiritual calling threatens their plans together.

Raised by Mennonite missionary parents, Rachel feels most at home with her Amish grandparents. A budding courtship strengthens her wish to become Amish, but ridicule from siblings and friends forces her to consider where her convictions truly lead.

When Hildie Weaver disappears, her husband Daniel must manage their farm and care for their young children alone. Support from relatives cannot erase the suspicions surrounding her absence, and Daniel struggles to sustain his family and faith.

Poetry-loving Andy feels out of place among Amish boys who excel at sports and tease him relentlessly. After his dog disappears, he runs away by train, hoping to find acceptance beyond the community that has wounded him.

Amish teenager Reuben values his upbringing but repeatedly gives in to his friends' reckless challenges. Acquiring a prized horse feeds his pride, and a dare to prove her speed brings consequences that force him to reconsider his behavior.

Polly reluctantly leaves her Ohio Amish community for an isolated life in Texas. A non-Amish friend's clothing and makeup, along with a young ranch hand's attention, tempt her toward a future different from the one her family expects.

Sarah Troyer struggles with her mother's illness and the unfair treatment she receives from a hired girl. Further family tragedies challenge her faith, leaving her to work through grief and resentment toward renewed hope and belonging.

Mandy loves her little brother but grows frustrated by his constant presence and the teasing directed at him. When tragedy strikes, she wrestles with guilt and grief, seeking the grace that might help her move forward.

Abandoned by her mother, Annie finds shelter with an Amish family and slowly adjusts to their customs. Her new sister's jealousy and her own feelings of being an outsider complicate the search for a secure, lasting home.