![]() ![]() ![]() While the Amish denomination that Lucy originates from is allowed to have electronic appliances and other new age technology but still adhere to the Amish livelihood. The Old Order is known to be the kind of Amish that believe in no use of technology, are supposed to ride horses and wagons, grow their crops themselves, etc. “Rumspringa” in the Old Order is where teens are allowed to take part in forbidden activities such as parties, drinking, etc. ![]() However, there’s a tremor in their relationship when Alice turns sixteen and can go on “Rumspringa”. Every winter, Lucy’s best friend, Alice, travels along with other members of the Old Order Amish to Florida from the North. ![]() This sweet coming-of-age novel is centered around a young female protagonist named Lucy who lives in an Amish-Mennonite community in Florida. In this less than 300-page young adult novel, Chappell explores the depth of friendship, the fickleness of youth and gives readers a chance to see what growing up in different Amish sects is like. Snowbirds by Crissa-Jean Chappell is one of the books that I’m glad to have included in my limited reading time schedule. Between getting projects completed for my internship and everyday activities, I’ve had to squeeze reading into the few measly hours that I get for myself. These days, it’s rare for me to sit down and complete an entire book in one day. ![]()
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