Plain girl by virginia sorensen

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Thank you! Tackling a ticklish problem, Virginia Sorensen returns to a theme that is familiar to her- religious beliefs- as she tells a story of the Amish people through the thoughts and adventures of nine year old Esther Lapp. As the book opens, Esther's family is threatened by state authorities who demand that she be sent to school. Though Esther is excited at the prospect, she is also apprehensive for she knows that her father's reluctance to let her go has a good deal to do with the absence of her older brother Dan, who has run away. Vaguely, Eather realizes it is because he had begun to question Amish practices, and with that worry in the back of her mind she wonders whether she too will ever take The First Stop Away- from the emotional security of her surroundings. Of course she does.

Despite her father's objections, a young Amish girl secretly looks forward to attending public school where she makes a best friend and gains a new perspective on her family's way of life. Sorensen's characters are well-rounded, and I enjoyed her details of Amish life. The conflict felt real and familiar and I think this would be an excellent book for young kids who find the beliefs taught at home different from the ones they learn at home, or those that feel different. Plain Girl.

We use cookies to ensure the best user experience at FictionDB. By continuing to browse our site you are agreeing to our use of cookies per our User Agreement. Published: Buy from our partners. Every day, every hour at school, Esther stood out like "one black bird against the sky" in her plain clothes.