Amish Horses.Ammon, Richard AMISH HORSES. Il. by Pamela Patrick. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-689-82623-0. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Atheneum ath·e·nae·um also ath·e·ne·um n. 1. An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning. 2. A place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading. Books for Young Readers, 2001. Unp. $17.00. Ammon calls on firsthand experiences with his Old Order Amish friends as the basis for this story about six draft horses used on an Amish farm. An Amish boy introduces readers to his family's horses and shows how they help with the farming duties. The boy longs for a horse of his own. Will he finally get one? This heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. Adj. 1. story captures the essence of Amish life on the farm and educates readers about the Amish culture. Pennsylvania German words, written in dialect with English translations, enrich the story. Ages 5-8. Reviewed by Mary Laub, Kutztown University of PA |
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