New Releases by Beverly Lewis

Gale Local 11-07-06 $26.99.

Annie Zook struggles to keep her promise to her preacher father to abandon her art and prove her worthiness to "join church." At the same time she is dangerously close to succumbing to another forbidden desire--a relationship with the handsome Englisher whose interest in her is more than mere curiosity. Yet Ben Martin has secrets of his own...

Abram''s Daughters book 3, the sequel to the bestselling The Betrayal. This powerful family saga features four Amish courting-age sisters growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, beginning in the 1940s. Life in Gobbler''s Knob was all Leah Ebersol ever wanted until her older sister Sadie abandoned faith and family, leaving Leah no choice but to believe the worst, that Sadie--and her own beloved Jonas--had betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses both Sadie and Jonas keenly. Because of her sister''s shunning, she cannot contact either of them but hears through the grapevine that they are married. Loyal neighbor Gid is still biding his time, but on the verge of accepting his courting invitation, tragedy befalls the Ebersols and Leah must again choose between her own happiness and her family. Mary Ruth dreams of becoming a teacher, but it has gotten pushed to the back of her thinking when a nice young Amish boy comes courting. Twin Hannah yearns for her sister to attend baptismal classes with her, but Mary Ruth is not ready to take her &supl;nal vows. How will this family in turmoil &supl;nd peace?

Beautifully Repackaged: The Betrayal and The Sacrifice In The Betrayal, Leah Ebersol and her beloved Jonas Mast are separated by hundreds of miles when he accepts an apprenticeship in Ohio. They are confident their love is strong enough to survive, but more than time and distance are conspiring to keep them apart. In The Sacrifice, Leah Ebersol has no choice but to believe the worst: Her older sister, Sadie--and Leah''s own beloved Jonas--have betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses them both, though loyal neighbor Gid continues to bide his time. But when tragedy befalls the Ebersols, Leah must make a difficult choice.

As a major skiing event approaches, Manda struggles to focus on her Olympic dreams while her mother''s budding romance, troubles with her friends, and even church and school threaten to distract her.

Holly struggles with jealousy when her best friend invites an Austrian exchange student to stay for six weeks.

Dunkum Mifflin''s end-of-school party turns into a huge mystery when his cousin''s guide-dog, Honey, suddenly disappears after the celebration. At midnight! Feeling responsible, Dunkum starts looking for the pup and gets some help from the Cul-de-sac Kids. Abby Hunter and the rest of the others gladly join in playing detective. But it''s not all fun and games. Who''d want to steal Ellen''s beloved dog in the first place? And what will happen if Dunkum doesn''t unravel the mystery? It''s the dognapping adventure of the year.

Thirteen-year-old Holly''s relationship with her best friend Andie is threatened when they both fall for Jared, the new boy in the seventh grade and a fellow Christian.

Though confident that their love will survive a separation, Leah, Jonas, and their families will face a bitter test. Abram''s Daughters Book 2.

Merry Hanson is sure that staying with Miss Ruby Spindler while her parents are away if the perfect opportunity to learn how "Old Hawk Eyes" knows so much about everyone in SummerHill.

Carly Hunter is chosen to take the class guinea pig home for the weekend, just in time for Groundhog Day. Tired of winter, she decides to test Piggy''s skill for weather-telling.Can Piggy guess the beginning of spring? Will he see his shadow?When the Cul-de-sac Kids hear of Carly''s experiment, they join in--and bring their pets. But with all the crew on Blossom Hill Lane there for the party, can trouble be far away?

Merry''s Amish friend Rachel asks for help with her Rumschpringa, the period in her teen years when she can experiment with the outside world and modern life before deciding to devote herself to Plain living.

Dunkum Mifflin has finished reading his twenty-fifth book. The big reward: a sleep-over at his teacher''s house!Dunkum and his classmates are excited. But then Miss Hershey reads a poem--The Raven--at the sleep-over. Suddenly, Dunkum''s frightened. He sees weird shadows and hears strange noises. What''ll he do in the old mansion on the hill?When Jason Birchall offers to help Dunkum overcome his fears, some wild and wacky things begin to happen!

It''s "TV Turn-Off Week" all across America, and Eric Hagel decides that the Cul-de-sac Kids--their parents, too!--won''t watch a speck of TV for the entire week.All the kids agree. But what about the grown-ups? Can Eric and his friends convince the adults to go along with the plan?Will it be a never-to-be-forgotten no-TV week? Or will the folks on Blossom Hill Lane be tempted by the tube?

Stacy Henry wants to earn money for the Cul-de-sac Kids Club. But she can''t get permission from Abby, the club president, who is out of town.The rest of the kids vote to go ahead with a yard sale. The friends make signs, and everyone brings old treasures for the big day. But one night, some of their treasures disappear!Is there a bandit in the neighborhood? Who is stealing from the Cul-de-sac Kids?

Jason Birchall is starting a zoo--in his bedroom! Besides a bullfrog, Jason now owns a tarantula. A big, hairy super-spider!And he knows a secret about his new pet. Something he refuses to tell even his friends in the cul-de-sac. Especially not Abby Hunter and the girls!Will Jason use his scary-looking pet to trick his best pals? Can he fool everyone on Blossom Hill Lane?

Carly Hunter is proud to be chosen "Student of the Week." She even gets to make a special wish--just in time for St. Patrick''s Day. Carly decides her classmates must wear green because she''s Irish. And she wants everyone to eat only green foods, too, during lunch.But Jimmy, her adopted Korean brother, doesn''t want to join the silly custom. He thinks green foods are yucky.Who will win this brother-sister tug-of-war?

The Fourth of July is on its way, and Abby Hunter has big plans. As president of the Cul-de-sac Kids, she declares "Mailbox Mania" on Blossom Hill Lane. The kids decorate their mailboxes. And choose a judge to vote for the winner!Before long, the friends are fighting and everyone is upset. Then a mysterious gift shows up in each of their mailboxes. Who hid the presents there? And why?

Jason Birchall''s been bragging all week about his science fair project--alfalfa sprouts growing in a carpet square! But on the morning of the fair, Jason''s super sprouts are missing. Will Miss Hershey give him a big, fat zero? And why does Eric Hagel look so sneaky?Then, during P.E., globs of rotten-smelling cheese show up in the Cul-de-sac Kids'' sneakers. Who would make such a stink? And why?

After praying to God to fill the hole in her life left by the death of her twin sister, thirteen-year-old Merry finds an abandoned baby outside her house.

Dunkum''s new basketball has been signed by his hero, David Robinson. Now Dunkum spends all his time playing with the ball. He''s much too busy for his Cul-de-sac friends.When the ball disappears, Dunkum finds a secret code. Someone with a weird name has stolen the basketball! And he''s leaving messages everywhere! Who is the mysterious Case D. Luc? And will the codes lead Dunkum to his treasured ball? The Mystery of Case D. Luc was chosen as a C.S. Lewis Noteworthy Book

Can Stacy Master Her Fear Of Frogs In Time For Easter?It''s the annual Pet Day at school, and Stacy Henry isn''t very happy! Jason Birchall has brought his new bullfrog, Croaker. He''s sitting on the desk behind Stacy''s, breathing on her hair!Stacy hates frogs! But when she plans an Easter pet parade for the Cul-de-sac moms and dads, guess who gets stuck measuring Croaker for his bow tie?

Merry Hanson doesn''t know which is worse: harboring a runaway or being interrogated by the police. But when her friend Lissa shows up at the Hanson house bruised and beaten, Merry knows she has to help.

After Merry befriends Elton, an artistically talented boy whom some of her eighth grade classmates call retarded, she must find a way to prove that he is not responsible for the damage at the farm of her Amish friend, Rachel.

When a car strikes her young Amish friend while the two of them catch fireflies, thirteen-year-old Merry hopes for healing through her Christian faith.

Book 10 of HOLLY???S HEART. Holly and Andie are headed to California, when Andie falls for an older boy. Holly wants to tell someone, but stretching the truth causes major problems and soon they???re in a situation only God can make right.