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Joanna's Struggle (Amish Girls) Kindle Edition

by J.E.B. Spredemann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Joanna Fisher is a typical Amish girl. She attends a one-room schoolhouse with her siblings in Paradise, Pennsylvania. She loves riding her horse, chorin' with her family, and spending time with her best friend, Chloe. But when an unexpected event happens at a nearby mud sale, Joanna finds her perfect world turned upside down. Could one incident change Joanna's life forever?
Christian YA Fiction. Approx. 118 pages
Books in the AMISH GIRLS SERIES:
JOANNA'S STRUGGLE
DANIKA'S JOURNEY
CHLOE'S REVELATION
SUSANNA'S SURPRISE
ANNIE'S DECISION
ABIGAIL'S TRIUMPH
BROOKE'S QUEST
LEAH'S LEGACY
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Other books that tie in to this series are:
Learning to Love - Saul's Story (sequel to Chloe's Revelation and a MUST READ!)
A Christmas of Mercy
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By the grace of God, J.E.B. Spredemann resides in beautiful sunny California and writes Christian fiction. We hope our books uplift you, inspire you, make you laugh, and touch your heart. To God alone be the glory! 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ASIP414
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (December 23, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1105 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 103 pages
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USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann seeks to pen compelling stories that captivate readers and bring glory to GOD. She has penned three dozen Amish fiction titles in her (what readers have deemed) “can't-put-down” writing style, two of which have won awards. She resides in Indiana Amish Country with her family on a former Amish farm where the documentary Breaking the Silence was filmed. "...Spredemann weaves a thread of love and intrigue into a quilt of faith and values." - reader review

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ABOUT MY BOOKS…It seems like every series I've written has been unique:

AMISH GIRLS SERIES: (co-authored with my daughters) is a fun series set in Pennsylvania, and is geared for teens (although many of my older readers have said they thoroughly enjoyed it!) (8 books + 2 tie-ins)

AMISH BY ACCIDENT TRILOGY: Amish by Accident was originally a stand-alone book (my first book released!) It was SO different (that was my crazy imagination kicking in), I was unsure how readers would respond (or if anyone would even read it, LOL). And then the reviews started coming in! As of today, the book has 700+ Amazon reviews with a 4.5 STAR average! PRAISE THE LORD!!! I ended up writing a sequel and a prequel, thus the trilogy. :) (3 books)

AMISH SECRETS SERIES: Oh, boy! This series tackles some pretty intense topics that you likely won't read about in your mainstream Amish fiction books. The first book in this series, An Unforgivable Secret is currently FREE in ebook. This was another one that I was unsure how it would resound with readers. It currently has 1500+ Amazon reviews with a 4.5 STAR average! GOD IS GOOD! (7 books)

AMISH FAIRY TALES: (originally 'FAIRLY' TALES, on purpose, but not everybody 'gets' my twist on words) Basically loose retellings of Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, Amish-style (2 books, #3 on the backburner)

AMISH BIBLE ROMANCES: the Bible stories of Isaac & Rebekah; Jacob, Rachel, & Leah; Joseph; Ruth; and David loosely told in an Amish context. (5 books so far)

AMISH COUNTRY BRIDES: Sweet faith-filled romances set in Indiana (8 books so far)

STAND-ALONE STORIES: Love Impossible (Amish Dreams) this is kind of a Twilight Zone type of story

UNLIKELY SERIES: Unlikely Santa (An Amish Christmas Story) LOVED writing this one, and its sequel Unlikely Sweethearts.

AMISH COLLABORATIONS: Amish Christmas Miracles Collection, More Amish Christmas Miracles (2021), Amish Spring Romance (2022)

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Patti Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet, thoughtful Amish novella
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019
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This book, although classified as a young adult novel, is good reading for adults of all ages. The main character, Joanna, faces a frightening situation, but God provided help from a kind friend at just the right time. Joanna then must learn to trust God at all times, even those times that she is afraid. The characters in this book are wonderful and I immediately connected with them.

I liked the storyline of this book as it showed over and over again that God use even the difficult times for our good and His glory. The author did a good job using of using scripture and showing the questions that the Amish should consider as they worship God. Although this is not a long book, the storyline was sweet and encouraging. I’ll look forward to reading further in this series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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Doria
4.0 out of 5 stars Good storyline
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
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This was an uplifting story and I was so glad Joanna was saved from a terrible ending. Also glad that a bad man had hope but would have liked a more thorough ending. Good read.
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Karen Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars The Right Answer
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016
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J.E.B. Spredermann's book Joanna's Struggle is really a great book, it tells you how much God is really the foundation of a families life. Joanna knew that with the trouble she was in even if it wasn't her doings the first person that she went to was to ask God to help her, kids now days wouldn't do that not if a adult would b but this young girl knew who to ask.
It came first from a person that was right there able to help her out, but we know it was God that made it happen. She then thanked God for sending some one to help her. Even at the end after talking more with the person that saved her, she was then able to do something mostly we would have never done and that was to forgive the one that had tried to steal her away and in her showing him that she forgave him, he found God also an hopefully he never was mean again.
I hope that many will read this story and then also send a message to the author about what they got out of the story and that they would also write a review and also let their friends know how good this story is.
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Sheryl Andrews Swanson
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
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I enjoyed the story the book told, but was disappointed in that the writing seemed somewhat childish. More suitable for the preteen reader than for an adult.
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bets29
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Sweet - but actually for any age
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014
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This may have been written for young teens but being 62 - I enjoyed it. Yes it is simply written but it had a lot of God's grace even after being abducted and by His grace being rescued before anything harmful happened. There is also a buggy & auto accident and a Mennonite woman sharing scriptures on John 3:16 and teaching that we need to forgive others - just as God has forgiven us.

I read this in one sitting - short but not too short. A very good story and a blessing. Just wish I had had stories like this while growing up.
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JC
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to forgive
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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After being kidnapped from among her community members, Joanna struggles with fear and forgiveness. Rescued by a Mennonite neighbor woman, Joanna learns new Bible verses and the meanings behind them. Can she learn through the scriptures not to be so fearful? Can she ever truly forgive her captor? A compelling story!
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Elaine
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story line
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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Once I got interested in the story line I enjoyed the book. I don't care for the way it ended so abruptly and left the main characters dangling.
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D. L. Montgomery
5.0 out of 5 stars Can Faith hold strong?
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2014
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Joanna's Struggle (Amish Girls Series - Book 1)
By: J.E.B. Spredemann

This is book 1 in the Amish Girl Series. I really enjoyed it. All the characters are all well written. Joanna a Amish girl who lives in Paradise, Pennsylvania. Seems like a happy girl loves riding her horse and being family and her friend Chloe. Everything seems to be going well till the day of the mud sale. Something happens to Joanna that changes her whole outlook on life. Can Joanna learn to forgive? Can she over come her fears? Will her Christian Faith hold strong to get her through this?
I loved the book. Written for young girls but great story. I plan on getting these for my granddaughter. 5 Star book. Looking forward to book 2

A review copy of the book was provided in exchange for my honest opinion.
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Cherry
5.0 out of 5 stars Who are they
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2016
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This story caused me to see the Amish from a different angle.I'm learning about the people from reading these stories. An enjoyable way to learn of a different culture. Keep writing.
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Rosemary e Walters
5.0 out of 5 stars Joanna Stuggle
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2014
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This is a pleasant book to read about the Amish people, I have a number of books by J E B Spredemann and find this author rather good
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Allycat
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on July 31, 2016
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Very well written story keeps one interested from beginning to end.
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Lynne Clark
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading
Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2023
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Quiet a nice story, first time I had heard of this author, but it won't be last book I will buy
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Krystal Lyn
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2017
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My first time reading an Amish novel. Recommended by a friend. I was unsure how i'd like the novel but, I actually enjoyed it and learned a little bit about Amish life. The language is a bit different but easy to pick up on. I ended up doing research on the Amish people. I will definitely be reading more Amish Christian books.
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