Beverly Lewis Books in Order
Explore Beverly Lewis books in order with series lists, quick summaries, reading order help, and clear starting points for Amish, youth, and kids fiction.
Last updated: January 12, 2026
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Publication Order
112 books
The Christmas House
by Beverly Lewis
2025
Liz](https://www.amazon.com/dp/076424468X%22,%22description%22:%22Liz) Lantz runs a buggy-tour business in Hickory Hollow and wants a peaceful Christmas for her community. When an Englisher family’s flashy holiday house draws unwanted attention, Liz tries to build bridges, with help from Matt Yoder, and discovers what hospitality really costs.
The Heirloom
by Beverly Lewis
2023
Clara](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW133CR4%22,%22description%22:%22Clara) Bender travels to Hickory Hollow after receiving letters from an Amish woman named Ella Mae Zook. As they work to restore an heirloom wedding quilt, Clara uncovers a story of love, loss, and friendship that reaches across generations.
The Orchard
by Beverly Lewis
2022
In](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764237535%22,%22description%22:%22In) 1965, Daniel Lapp and his wife, Leanna, are raising two young boys and waiting for another baby on their Lancaster County orchard. When outside pressures and old wounds reach their farm, the family’s quiet life is tested by fear and faith.
The Beginning
by Beverly Lewis
2021
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764237500%22,%22description%22:%22A) fresh start sounds simple, but beginnings often come with baggage. In this Amish-country story, a woman faces a life change that forces her to reexamine faith, family ties, and the choices that brought her to this turning point.
The Stone Wall
by Beverly Lewis
2020
Anna](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764233270%22,%22description%22:%22Anna) Beachy has loved her husband for years, even though his heart seems elsewhere. Ready to leave her Old Order life behind, she meets a young boy who needs help, and her escape plan turns into a test of compassion and courage.
The Tinderbox
by Beverly Lewis
2019
With](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764232835%22,%22description%22:%22With) her parents’ twentieth anniversary near, Sylvia Miller discovers her father’s brass tinderbox is no longer locked. Opening it exposes secrets that could shake her Old Order family to the core. Sylvia must choose between protecting the people she loves and facing the truth.
The Timepiece
by Beverly Lewis
2019
Sylvia](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764233262%22,%22description%22:%22Sylvia) Miller’s place in her family feels less secure when a newcomer, Adeline Pelham, arrives with her own history. As old questions resurface, Sylvia has to decide who to trust and how much truth her family can handle.
The Road Home
by Beverly Lewis
2018
In](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764219928%22,%22description%22:%22In) 1977, Lena Rose Schwartz is uprooted after tragedy and sent to live with relatives in Lancaster County. Separated from her siblings and her beau, Hans Bontrager, she must decide what home means, and whether love can survive change.
The First Love
by Beverly Lewis
2018
First](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764219685%22,%22description%22:%22First) love can feel simple, until life complicates it with secrets, timing, and expectations. Set against the steady rhythms of Amish life, this story follows a young woman learning what devotion really asks, and what it costs.
The Proving
by Beverly Lewis
2017
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/076421991X%22,%22description%22:%22A) young Amish man enters proving time with more questions than answers. As he wrestles with faith, love, and loyalty, he learns that proving is not about impressing others, it is about deciding who you are and where you belong.
The Ebb Tide
by Beverly Lewis
2017
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764212508%22,%22description%22:%22When) life begins to pull away like an ebb tide, a woman realizes how much she has taken for granted. In Amish country, she faces family tension, complicated love, and the choice between holding on tightly and trusting God with what comes next.
The Wish
by Beverly Lewis
2016
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764212494%22,%22description%22:%22A) long-held wish starts to feel possible, and that possibility changes everything. As relationships shift and the past catches up, the characters learn that getting what you want can also mean facing what you’ve been avoiding.
The Atonement
by Beverly Lewis
2016
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764212486%22,%22description%22:%22A) past mistake refuses to stay buried, forcing a woman to face the people she hurt and the truth she avoided. Set in Amish country, this story follows the slow work of making amends, and the grace it takes to accept forgiveness.
The Photograph
by Beverly Lewis
2015
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764217283%22,%22description%22:%22A) photograph of an Amish woman is found tucked in a book left behind on a train. The discovery sends Jed King looking for answers, and his search pulls him into Amish country, where one image can uncover a lifetime of secrets.
The Love Letters
by Beverly Lewis
2015
Marlena](https://www.amazon.com/dp/076421246X%22,%22description%22:%22Marlena) Wenger is caring for her infant niece while her sister battles a serious illness. Living with her grandmother in an Old Order community, Marlena is caught between two worlds, and the letters she receives force her to face love and truth.
The River
by Beverly Lewis
2014
Life](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764212451%22,%22description%22:%22Life) in Amish country feels steady, until a relationship and a family situation begin to shift like a river after a storm. As hard truths surface, the characters learn that faith can guide you, even when you can’t see the next bend.
The Last Bride
by Beverly Lewis
2014
Tessie](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764211986%22,%22description%22:%22Tessie) Miller’s rushed decision to elope with Marcus King sets off painful consequences in Hickory Hollow. As she faces regret and community judgment, Tessie has to learn what commitment really means, and whether love can be rebuilt.
Child of Mine
by Beverly Lewis
2014
Eight](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764212540%22,%22description%22:%22Eight) years after her baby is kidnapped, Kelly Maines thinks she will never get answers. Then a private investigator offers a lead that changes everything. Caught between hope and fear, Kelly has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth.
The Secret Keeper
by Beverly Lewis
2013
Jennifer](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764209809%22,%22description%22:%22Jennifer) Burns, an Englisher woman, comes to Hickory Hollow to seriously consider Amish life. Living with an Amish family during her proving time, she faces hard questions about belonging, love, and the secrets people keep even in close communities.
The Guardian
by Beverly Lewis
2013
In](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764209795%22,%22description%22:%22In) Hickory Hollow, caring for someone else can become both a calling and a complication. As relationships deepen and responsibilities grow, the characters learn that being a guardian is as much about patience and trust as it is about protection.
The Fiddler
by Beverly Lewis
2012
Myrna](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764209779%22,%22description%22:%22Myrna) Zook takes a job caring for widower Ezekiel Lapp’s children, stepping into a home still marked by grief. As she finds her place in Hickory Hollow, Myrna discovers that love and healing can start with small, steady acts.
The Bridesmaid
by Beverly Lewis
2012
Wedding](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764209787%22,%22description%22:%22Wedding) plans bring joy and stress in equal measure for a young woman in Hickory Hollow. As she juggles expectations, old tensions, and surprising feelings, she learns that keeping everything proper is not the same as keeping it healthy.
The Mercy
by Beverly Lewis
2011
Healing](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764209396%22,%22description%22:%22Healing) does not come quickly when the past has hurt so many people. As relationships are tested and rebuilt, the story asks what mercy looks like in practice, and whether forgiveness can make room for a future that feels new.
The Judgment
by Beverly Lewis
2011
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764206001%22,%22description%22:%22When) a community decides what someone deserves, the cost can be personal and lasting. This installment digs into consequences, difficult conversations, and the struggle to keep faith and compassion intact under pressure.
Amish Prayers
by Beverly Lewis
2011
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764208829%22,%22description%22:%22A) devotional collection built around simple prayers and reflections shaped by Amish faith and daily life. Designed for quiet moments, it focuses on gratitude, humility, and trusting God through ordinary struggles.
The Thorn
by Beverly Lewis
2010
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764205749%22,%22description%22:%22A) painful past, like a thorn, keeps catching on the present in an Amish community. As secrets and old choices resurface, a family has to face the damage honestly, and decide whether love can outlast shame.
The Telling
by Beverly Lewis
2010
As](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764207709%22,%22description%22:%22As) the truth comes closer, Grace must decide what to do with what she learns, and whom she can trust with it. This conclusion brings long-held secrets into the light and asks what forgiveness looks like when everyone is hurting.
Star Status
by Beverly Lewis
2010
Fame](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616430%22,%22description%22:%22Fame) and attention sound exciting, until they start changing friendships and priorities. This story follows a girl learning how to stay grounded, treat others well, and remember what matters more than being popular.
Photo Perfect
by Beverly Lewis
2010
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616422%22,%22description%22:%22A) girl learns that looking perfect on the outside does not solve what’s happening on the inside. Between friendships, pressure, and big dreams, she has to figure out what is real, and who she wants to be when no one is watching.
The Secret
by Beverly Lewis
2009
Grace](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764205714%22,%22description%22:%22Grace) Byler has lived for years with unanswered questions about her mother’s disappearance. When new information hints at a hidden truth, Grace has to decide whether she will accept silence, or keep searching no matter the cost.
The Missing
by Beverly Lewis
2009
Grace’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764205722%22,%22description%22:%22Grace’s) search continues, and the more she learns, the more complicated the story becomes. As relationships strain and old assumptions crumble, she discovers that finding what is missing can change an entire family.
What Is God Like?
by Beverly Lewis
2008
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764204661%22,%22description%22:%22A) simple, reassuring book that helps children talk about God in everyday language. It explores common questions with warmth and clarity, encouraging kids to trust God’s character and care.
The Longing
by Beverly Lewis
2008
After](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764203126%22,%22description%22:%22After) everything that has happened, Nellie is left with a longing for peace, love, and belonging. In a community that remembers, she has to rebuild trust, face the past, and decide what kind of future she can truly live with.
The Forbidden
by Beverly Lewis
2008
Nellie’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764203118%22,%22description%22:%22Nellie’s) feelings pull her toward a path her community will not easily accept. As rules and relationships collide, she has to decide whether fear will run her life, or whether honesty and faith can carry her through the cost.
The Parting
by Beverly Lewis
2007
Nellie](https://www.amazon.com/dp/076420310X%22,%22description%22:%22Nellie) Fisher is forced to face a painful separation that changes her plans and her heart. As she tries to hold on to faith through disappointment, she learns that some partings are endings, and some are beginnings.
In Jesse's Shoes
by Beverly Lewis
2007
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764203134%22,%22description%22:%22A) child learns what it means to show compassion when a new friend named Jesse faces challenges others do not understand. This story invites kids to slow down, notice people, and choose kindness when it would be easier to fit in.
What is Heaven Like?
by Beverly Lewis
2006
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764201840%22,%22description%22:%22A) gentle, kid-friendly look at big questions about heaven. Written in simple, comforting language, it helps children talk about hope, trust, and what it means to be with God beyond this life.
The Brethren
by Beverly Lewis
2006
As](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764201077%22,%22description%22:%22As) Annie faces the consequences of earlier choices, church leadership and community expectations tighten around her. With relationships on the line, she must decide what obedience means, and whether there is room for mercy when people disagree.
The Revelation
by Beverly Lewis
2005
As](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764228749%22,%22description%22:%22As) long-kept secrets surface, the Ebersol family reaches a breaking point, and a turning point. This finale brings hard truths into the open and asks what forgiveness looks like when everyone has something to confess.
The Preacher's Daughter
by Beverly Lewis
2005
Annie](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764201050%22,%22description%22:%22Annie) Zook lives with the pressure of being the bishop’s daughter, and she’s hiding a part of herself she loves. When her secret starts to surface, Annie has to decide whether she will keep conforming or live honestly.
The Englisher
by Beverly Lewis
2005
Annie’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764201069%22,%22description%22:%22Annie’s) carefully ordered Amish life is disrupted when she grows close to someone outside her community. Torn between conviction and longing, she has to weigh what she might lose, and what she might finally become willing to say out loud.
The Sacrifice
by Beverly Lewis
2004
Hard](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764228722%22,%22description%22:%22Hard) decisions pile up for the Ebersol sisters as relationships strain and consequences close in. In this installment, love asks for more than words, and faith is tested by the kind of sacrifice no one volunteers for.
The Prodigal
by Beverly Lewis
2004
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764228730%22,%22description%22:%22A) return that should be joyful comes with baggage, old wounds, and unfinished business. As the family faces what has been broken, they learn that prodigal stories are not just about leaving, they are about coming home changed.
The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook
by Beverly Lewis
2004
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0739442848%22,%22description%22:%22A) collection of Amish-style recipes paired with warm notes and reflections from Beverly Lewis’s fictional world. It’s designed for home kitchens, with comfort food favorites and simple touches that highlight tradition and hospitality.
The Betrayal
by Beverly Lewis
2003
With](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764223313%22,%22description%22:%22With) Jonas away for an apprenticeship, Leah tries to keep hope alive through letters and prayers. But Sadie’s hidden choices threaten to shatter trust in the Ebersol family, and Leah has to decide whether truth is worth the fallout.
Its a Girl Thing
by Beverly Lewis
2003
Friendship](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226215%22,%22description%22:%22Friendship), embarrassment, and changing feelings can make everyday life feel dramatic. This teen story follows a girl navigating school and relationships while learning to stay true to what matters, even when emotions run high.
The Covenant
by Beverly Lewis
2002
Leah](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764223305%22,%22description%22:%22Leah) Ebersol wants to honor her Amish faith, but love and loyalty pull her in opposite directions. When her sister Sadie’s secret threatens the family, Leah has to choose between keeping a promise and doing what is right.
Just Like Mama
by Beverly Lewis
2002
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225073%22,%22description%22:%22A) little girl wants to be just like her mama, copying everything from chores to kindness. Through small, sweet moments, she learns that growing up is not only about doing what adults do, it is about loving like they do.
The Midnight Mystery
by Beverly Lewis
2001
Dunkum](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764221299%22,%22description%22:%22Dunkum) Mifflin turns detective when his cousin’s dog vanishes in the middle of the night. As the Cul-de-Sac Kids race to find answers, they learn how fear can cloud judgment, and how teamwork can bring the truth to light.
Sanctuary
by Beverly Lewis
2001
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225103%22,%22description%22:%22A) place of refuge becomes the center of a new conflict in Amish country. As people wrestle with boundaries, forgiveness, and fear, they learn that offering sanctuary can change both the guest and the giver.
The Upside-Down Day
by Beverly Lewis
2000
It’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764221280%22,%22description%22:%22It’s) Spirit Day at Blossom Hill School, and the fun gets hijacked by a new girl with a big secret. Abby and her classmates try to crack the mystery, but spunky Leslie Groff stays one step ahead, forcing everyone to rethink their guesses.
The Redemption of Sarah Cain
by Beverly Lewis
2000
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764223291%22,%22description%22:%22When) Sarah Cain is named guardian of her estranged sister’s children, her carefully planned life is turned upside down. Thrust into an unfamiliar town and unexpected responsibility, Sarah has to learn how to love, lead, and forgive.
Shadows Beyond the Gate
by Beverly Lewis
2000
Merry](https://www.amazon.com/dp/155661876X%22,%22description%22:%22Merry) can’t resist investigating when something troubling seems to be happening behind closed doors. As she follows clues and hears half-truths, she learns that curiosity has risks, and that the safest choice can be asking for help.
October Song
by Beverly Lewis
2000
In](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764223321%22,%22description%22:%22In) the middle of an autumn that feels like change in the air, a woman is forced to face the past she has avoided. Family ties, hard truth, and the hope of a fresh start come together in a story about letting go and moving forward.
Mystery Mutt
by Beverly Lewis
2000
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764221264%22,%22description%22:%22A) dog-related mystery has the Cul-de-Sac Kids searching for clues and trying not to panic. With teamwork and a few funny moments, Abby and her friends learn to slow down, ask good questions, and help someone in need.
Follow the Dream
by Beverly Lewis
2000
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616406%22,%22description%22:%22A) young athlete starts to wonder if her dream is slipping away, especially when life gets complicated off the field. As she keeps training, she learns how to stay focused, lean on friends, and take one step at a time.
Big Bad Beans
by Beverly Lewis
2000
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764221272%22,%22description%22:%22A) small problem at school turns into a bigger mess than anyone expected, and Abby suspects there’s more to the story. The Cul-de-Sac Kids follow the evidence, deal with the consequences, and learn how to do the right thing.
Better Than Best
by Beverly Lewis
2000
Being](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616414%22,%22description%22:%22Being) good is not enough when everyone expects you to be perfect. This story follows a girl pushing hard in her sport and her friendships, and learning that chasing “best” can cost you joy if you are not careful.
Windows on the Hill
by Beverly Lewis
1999
Merry](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556618751%22,%22description%22:%22Merry) stays with Ruby Spindler and finds herself drawn into the mysteries of a big old house. As she looks for answers, she learns that some families hide pain behind polite smiles, and some secrets are too heavy for a teen to carry alone.
The Postcard
by Beverly Lewis
1999
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764203401%22,%22description%22:%22A) postcard arrives and reopens questions that someone wanted to keep buried. Set in Amish country, this novel follows people at a turning point as they face old hurts, new relationships, and the choice between silence and truth.
The Granny Game
by Beverly Lewis
1999
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764221256%22,%22description%22:%22When) a visit with Grandma turns into a game with unexpected rules, a kid has to learn patience and good sportsmanship. It’s a light, funny story about family, fairness, and figuring out how to get along.
The Crossroad
by Beverly Lewis
1999
In](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764222120%22,%22description%22:%22In) a close-knit Amish community, one decision can send a life down a very different path. As relationships tighten and tensions rise, the characters learn that a crossroads is not just a moment, it is what you do after it.
Reach for the Stars
by Beverly Lewis
1999
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764220616%22,%22description%22:%22A) girl with big goals is tempted to play it safe, until a new challenge forces her to stretch. As she faces fear, rivalry, and setbacks, she learns that reaching higher can also mean growing up.
Piggy Party
by Beverly Lewis
1999
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764221248%22,%22description%22:%22A) pig-themed plan sounds like the best idea ever, until it creates more commotion than expected. With lots of humor, this story shows how friends and family can pull together when a party gets out of hand.
Annika's Secret Wish
by Beverly Lewis
1999
Annika](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764229400%22,%22description%22:%22Annika) is keeping a wish close to her heart, and waiting is harder than she expected. As she learns about prayer, patience, and caring for others, Annika discovers that some answers arrive in ways you do not plan.
A Perfect Match
by Beverly Lewis
1999
In](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764220608%22,%22description%22:%22In) the middle of training and school life, a young athlete has to find the right partner, teammate, or balance to keep moving forward. When pressure mounts, she learns that a perfect match is built on trust, not just talent.
Tree House Trouble
by Beverly Lewis
1998
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619871%22,%22description%22:%22A) backyard plan turns into trouble when the kids’ tree house dreams run into real-life problems. Abby and the Cul-de-Sac Kids scramble to fix what they started and learn that safety and honesty matter more than bragging rights.
The Sunroom
by Beverly Lewis
1998
Two](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764220764%22,%22description%22:%22Two) very different lives collide when a surprising connection draws people together in Amish country. As long-held hurt surfaces in quiet conversations, the characters learn that forgiveness often starts in ordinary places, and grows slowly.
The Reckoning
by Beverly Lewis
1998
As](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764224751%22,%22description%22:%22As) Katie’s story reaches a turning point, relationships and faith are tested by the fallout of what has been revealed. With reconciliation on the line, Katie has to face the consequences of the past and decide what kind of future she wants.
The Great TV Turn-Off
by Beverly Lewis
1998
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619898%22,%22description%22:%22When) the TV suddenly disappears from the center of everyone’s life, the Cul-de-Sac Kids are not sure what to do with themselves. The week turns into an unexpected challenge that tests attitudes, creativity, and self-control.
The Creepy Sleep-Over
by Beverly Lewis
1998
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/155661988X%22,%22description%22:%22A) sleepover is supposed to be fun, until strange noises and spooky ideas take over the night. Abby and her friends try to sort out what’s real and what’s imagination, and learn to be brave without being reckless.
Only the Best
by Beverly Lewis
1998
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764220594%22,%22description%22:%22A) young athlete is determined to be the best, but perfection comes with pressure. As competition heats up and friendships strain, she learns that character and teamwork matter just as much as talent.
Hide Behind the Moon
by Beverly Lewis
1998
Merry](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556618743%22,%22description%22:%22Merry) wants to help Rachel Zook, but helping starts to mean bending rules. When a forbidden plan spins out, Merry has to face the consequences of trying to rescue a friend without thinking through the cost.
Dreams on Ice
by Beverly Lewis
1998
Livvy’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764220586%22,%22description%22:%22Livvy’s) Olympic-sized ice-skating dreams feel shattered when her family moves far from the coach she trusts. As she starts over in a new place, she has to decide whether her goals are worth the hard, lonely work.
Cows in the House
by Beverly Lewis
1998
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764220969%22,%22description%22:%22A) normal day turns upside down when unexpected houseguests, cows, make everything chaotic. This funny story follows a kid trying to solve the problem without making it worse, and learning to laugh through the mess.
The Shunning
by Beverly Lewis
1997
Katie](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764224735%22,%22description%22:%22Katie) Lapp is an Amish young woman preparing for marriage when a clue about her past shakes her sense of identity. As she searches for answers, the community responds with shunning, and Katie must decide what she is willing to risk for the truth.
The Mudhole Mystery
by Beverly Lewis
1997
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619103%22,%22description%22:%22A) muddy mess in the neighborhood turns into a mystery when no one will admit what happened. Abby and the Cul-de-Sac Kids track clues, untangle blame, and learn that owning up is easier than covering up.
The Crabby Cat Caper
by Beverly Lewis
1997
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/155661912X%22,%22description%22:%22A) grumpy cat and a string of strange events have the neighborhood on edge. Abby and her friends try to solve the caper before someone gets blamed unfairly, and they learn that patience and kindness can change the whole outcome.
The Confession
by Beverly Lewis
1997
Still](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556618670%22,%22description%22:%22Still) reeling from the consequences of her questions, Katie faces choices that affect both her Amish life and the wider world outside it. As long-hidden truths surface, she learns that confession can heal, but it can also cost you.
Tarantula Toes
by Beverly Lewis
1997
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619847%22,%22description%22:%22When) something creepy shows up at just the wrong time, Abby and the kids are convinced a mystery is afoot. Their search for answers brings surprises, a few scares, and a reminder that courage can look like asking questions.
Green Gravy
by Beverly Lewis
1997
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619855%22,%22description%22:%22A) gross surprise becomes the center of a new cul-de-sac mystery, and Abby is determined to figure out what’s going on. Along the way, the kids learn about responsibility, good sportsmanship, and not jumping to conclusions.
Fiddlesticks
by Beverly Lewis
1997
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619111%22,%22description%22:%22A) small misunderstanding turns into a bigger problem, and Abby knows it’s time to investigate. With plenty of laughs along the way, the kids learn how quickly rumors spread and how much better it feels to make things right.
Eight is Enough
by Beverly Lewis
1997
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226207%22,%22description%22:%22A) teen girl is overwhelmed by responsibilities that keep multiplying, and she feels like she can’t keep up. With friendships strained and expectations high, she learns how to ask for help and set better priorities.
Echoes in the Wind
by Beverly Lewis
1997
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556618735%22,%22description%22:%22A) winter party on the Zooks’ frozen pond should be harmless fun, but it opens the door to new worries and old feelings. As Merry tries to hold friendships together, she learns that one night can change how people see each other.
Backyard Bandit Mystery
by Beverly Lewis
1997
Things](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556619863%22,%22description%22:%22Things) keep disappearing, and Abby is sure a backyard bandit is to blame. The Cul-de-Sac Kids set up their own investigation, learn to trust the facts, and discover that the solution is closer than they thought.
The Stinky Sneakers Mystery
by Beverly Lewis
1996
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556617275%22,%22description%22:%22A) smelly problem turns into a full-blown investigation when sneakers go missing and blame starts flying. Abby and her friends follow the trail, learn to question rumors, and discover that the answer is not what they expected.
Pickle Pizza
by Beverly Lewis
1996
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556617283%22,%22description%22:%22A) weird idea sparks a bigger mess than anyone planned, and Abby’s sure there’s more going on than meets the eye. The Cul-de-Sac Kids chase clues, deal with consequences, and learn how to fix a mistake together.
Mystery Letters
by Beverly Lewis
1996
Anonymous](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226193%22,%22description%22:%22Anonymous) letters start showing up, and suddenly a quiet school week feels like a mystery. As suspicion spreads, a teen girl has to decide whether to join the drama or bring the truth into the open.
Mailbox Mania
by Beverly Lewis
1996
The](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556617291%22,%22description%22:%22The) neighborhood mail becomes a source of confusion when messages get mixed up and feelings get hurt. Abby and her friends try to sort out what belongs to whom, and learn that honesty is the quickest way back to peace.
House of Secrets
by Beverly Lewis
1996
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556618727%22,%22description%22:%22When) Chelsea Davis’s mom disappears, the story everyone tells does not add up. Merry is pulled into a frightening mystery involving a secretive community, and she has to decide how far she’ll go to help someone find the truth.
Freshman Frenzy
by Beverly Lewis
1996
Starting](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226185%22,%22description%22:%22Starting) a new year means new pressure, new friendships, and a new chance to get everything wrong. As a teen girl tries to find her place, she learns that confidence is built one choice at a time.
A Cry in the Dark
by Beverly Lewis
1996
Merry](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556614802%22,%22description%22:%22Merry) hears something that doesn’t sound right, and she can’t shake the feeling that someone needs help. As she follows her instincts, she discovers how fear and secrecy can trap people, and how hard it is to step in wisely.
Whispers Down the Lane
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Fifteen-year-old](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556614764%22,%22description%22:%22Fifteen-year-old) Merry Hanson is drawn into a situation that feels bigger than any teen should handle alone. As she tries to protect a friend and do what’s right, she learns that secrets in a small town can be dangerous.
The Mystery of Case D. Luc
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Something](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616465%22,%22description%22:%22Something) weird is going on in the cul-de-sac, and Abby is determined to crack the case. With teamwork and a little courage, the kids sort out clues, clear up misunderstandings, and discover that first guesses are often wrong.
The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery
by Beverly Lewis
1995
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616279%22,%22description%22:%22A) holiday mystery pops up when something important goes missing right before Christmas. Abby and her friends hunt for clues around Blossom Hill Lane and learn that doing the right thing matters more than getting the credit.
The Chicken Pox Panic
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Chicken](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616260%22,%22description%22:%22Chicken) pox hits the neighborhood, and suddenly everyone’s plans are upside down. Abby and her friends race to figure out what’s real, what’s rumor, and how to help without making the panic worse.
Secret in the Willows
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Merry](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556614772%22,%22description%22:%22Merry) stumbles onto a secret tied to the Amish country around her, and curiosity turns into responsibility. With Rachel Zook by her side, Merry has to decide when to dig deeper, and when to step back.
No Guys Pact
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Holly](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226169%22,%22description%22:%22Holly) and her friends make a no-guys pact to keep their lives drama-free. It sounds smart, until real feelings show up and tests every promise they made. Holly has to decide what loyalty looks like.
No Grown-ups Allowed
by Beverly Lewis
1995
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616449%22,%22description%22:%22When) the grown-ups are busy, Abby and her friends think they can handle things on their own. Their independence quickly turns into trouble, and they learn that asking for help can be the smartest move.
Night of the Fireflies
by Beverly Lewis
1995
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556614799%22,%22description%22:%22A) summer night brings back old grief for Merry, who still feels the loss of her twin sister. When an accident shakes the Zook family, Merry learns that healing is slow, and that hope can show up in unexpected places.
Little White Lies
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Holly](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226177%22,%22description%22:%22Holly) tells a small lie to smooth things over, and it quickly grows into a bigger problem. As the truth gets harder to untangle, she learns that honesty is not just a rule, it’s a relief.
Frog Power
by Beverly Lewis
1995
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616457%22,%22description%22:%22A) strange frog problem becomes the talk of the cul-de-sac, and Abby can’t resist investigating. As the kids chase answers, they learn to work together, think before they act, and stay calm when plans get slimy.
Catch a Falling Star
by Beverly Lewis
1995
Merry’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556614780%22,%22description%22:%22Merry’s) crush on Jon Klein gets complicated fast when jealousy and mixed signals enter the picture. Spending time with Old Order Levi Zook changes what she thought she wanted, and forces her to grow up in a hurry.
Straight-A Teacher
by Beverly Lewis
1994
Holly’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764226150%22,%22description%22:%22Holly’s) school year gets complicated when a new teacher captures everyone’s attention, including hers. With competition, temptation, and embarrassment in the mix, Holly learns that integrity matters more than a perfect image.
Second-Best Friend
by Beverly Lewis
1994
When](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225057%22,%22description%22:%22When) friendships shift, Holly worries she’s becoming someone’s second choice. Jealousy and insecurity creep in, and she has to learn how to be a good friend without trying to control everyone’s relationships.
Good-Bye, Dressel Hills
by Beverly Lewis
1994
Big](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225065%22,%22description%22:%22Big) changes are coming for Holly, and saying goodbye feels harder than she expected. As she faces moving on from familiar places and people, she discovers that real friendship can survive distance, if you let it.
California Crazy
by Beverly Lewis
1994
Holly’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225049%22,%22description%22:%22Holly’s) dreams of sun and freedom come with surprises, mixed signals, and a few messy reality checks. Away from Dressel Hills, she has to figure out who she is when her usual support system is not right beside her.
The Trouble With Weddings
by Beverly Lewis
1993
Wedding](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225030%22,%22description%22:%22Wedding) season should be fun, but Holly keeps landing in the middle of grown-up drama and teenage misunderstandings. Between family expectations and friend problems, she learns that celebrations do not always feel simple.
The Double Dabble Surprise
by Beverly Lewis
1993
Abby](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556616252%22,%22description%22:%22Abby) and the Cul-de-Sac Kids think they’re just trying something new, until it turns into a surprise they did not plan for. As confusion spreads, they follow clues, own their mistakes, and learn the value of telling the truth early.
Secret Summer Dreams
by Beverly Lewis
1993
Holly’s](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225014%22,%22description%22:%22Holly’s) sure a California trip will be the perfect reset, and a chance to feel closer to her dad. When plans unravel, she has to face disappointment, family tension, and what it really means to forgive.
Sealed with a Kiss
by Beverly Lewis
1993
A](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764225022%22,%22description%22:%22A) small moment turns into a big deal when Holly’s feelings for a boy and the talk around school collide. As rumors spread, she has to decide what she believes about love, boundaries, and being true to herself.
Holly's First Love / Best Friend, Worst Enemy
by Beverly Lewis
1993
Thirteen-year-old](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310380510%22,%22description%22:%22Thirteen-year-old) Holly Meredith thinks she’s ready for her first crush, until it starts to strain her friendship with Andie. Caught between loyalty and new feelings, Holly learns that growing up means choosing honesty, even when it’s awkward.
Where should I start?
If you want the classic Hickory Hollow saga: The Heirloom → The Shunning → The Confession → The Reckoning
If you like long, family-focused drama: The Covenant → The Betrayal → The Sacrifice → The Prodigal → The Revelation
If you want community romance with a lot of heart: The Fiddler → The Bridesmaid → The Guardian → The Secret Keeper → The Last Bride
If you’re after honest teen issues: Holly's First Love / Best Friend, Worst Enemy → Secret Summer Dreams → Sealed with a Kiss
If you’re reading with younger kids: The Chicken Pox Panic → The Mystery of Case D. Luc → The Midnight Mystery
Author bio
Beverly Lewis was born on April 17, 1949, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and she grew up in the same part of the world that later became the backdrop for many of her novels. She was not raised Amish, but she grew up close to Plain communities and has spoken about family ties to Old Order Mennonites through her maternal line. That mix of familiarity and curiosity shows up again and again in her fiction.
Music came early. She learned piano as a young child and was writing little lyrics and poems while other kids were still figuring out cursive. By the time she was nine, she was writing short stories, too, the kind you tuck into a drawer and keep polishing because the characters will not leave you alone.
She carried that love of music into college, earning a degree in music education from Evangel University. For a stretch of years she worked as a teacher and a musician, and those rhythms, practice, repetition, and the patience it takes to learn a piece, ended up being good training for the long game of writing books.
She married David Lewis, and together they raised three children. The family eventually made their home in Colorado, a long way from the backroads of Lancaster County, but not far from the kind of wide-open quiet that makes it easier to hear your own thoughts.
Then she started writing for publication later than you might think.
Not until her children were in middle school did she begin sending work out, first to magazines for young readers, including titles such as Highlights for Children, Dolphin Log, and Guideposts for Kids. Her first book followed in 1993, Mountain Bikes and Garbanzo Beans, later retitled Big Bad Beans, and she kept writing for kids and teens alongside her adult novels.
If you found her through her younger-reader books, you probably remember the warm, everyday feel of them. The neighborhood mysteries of the Cul-de-Sac Kids, the middle-school emotions of the Holly's Heart books, and the teen friendships and problems in the Summerhill Secrets stories all keep the stakes recognizable and the tone clean, with faith present as part of ordinary life.
Her adult fiction is where many readers meet her, especially the Lancaster County Amish stories. Series such as The Heritage of Lancaster County, Abram's Daughters, and Annie's People lean into family bonds, community rules, and the pressure that builds when someone wants a life that does not fit neatly inside expectations.
Her stories are often about what happens when a secret finally gets said out loud.
Across books like The Shunning, The Covenant, The Preacher's Daughter, and The Redemption of Sarah Cain, she returns to questions of belonging, forgiveness, and the costs of pride, both personal and communal. Several of her stories have been adapted for film, including The Shunning and the movie Saving Sarah Cain, based on The Redemption of Sarah Cain. Today, she continues to write from Colorado, still grounded in faith and still drawn to the places she knew first. Even when a novel stays on the page in Pennsylvania Dutch country, you can often feel the songwriter behind it, listening for the right note in a scene until it lands.
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