Elisabeth and the WindmillLemon Tree Series, book 3 by Esther Bender
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Elisabeth has a secret which haunts her: she is sixteen and still can’t read. It’s not that she isn’t smart, she just never could go to school on a regular basis. With so many little brothers and sisters, her mother needed her to help at home. But Elisabeth has a dream. She dreams of reading.
Hannes Weaver works for the printer in town and after discovering her secret, offers to give her lessons. He is blonde and handsome and a tease. Then Milo comes into her life. Tall, thin, and overworked, he is an indentured servant from Germany. And there is Noah, who secretly wants to take her to the box social.
Elisabeth is growing up. Can she still turn cartwheels, climb trees, and run barefoot? Is she falling in love? Fun-loving Elisabeth has much to learn about love, faith, and the wonderful ways the windmill of life turns and turns.
Praise for other books in the Lemon Tree Series
"A charming story. This is a good book to teach kids what many people went through to settle our country. It’s especially good for homeschoolers." —Librarian’s World
A good mixture of fiction and history blend into this relaxing tale. —Library Materials Guide
The story is believable, suspenseful, sensitive, well-written, and interesting. —Kutztown Book Review
About the Author
Esther Bender, M.ED., Springs, Pa., is a writer and former teacher. She is the author of seven books and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. For more information and autographed books visit www.estherbender.com