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Danika's Journey (Amish Girls Series - Book 2)
Danika's Journey (Amish Girls Series - Book 2)
Danika's Journey (Amish Girls Series - Book 2)
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Danika Morales is devastated when tragedy strikes close to home. She is forced to move from her friends and beautiful home in sunny California to Amish country in rural Pennsylvania to live with her estranged uncle. This surfer girl believes she'll never be able to adjust to a land-locked Plain lifestyle until she meets her new best friend. Still, being an outsider and of a different ethnicity, Danika faces many challenges on her journey to adulthood. Follow Joanna, Danika, and the other Amish Girls as they learn about life, love, and friendship in Paradise,PA. Christian Teen Fiction

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Release dateJun 7, 2014
ISBN9781310004506
Danika's Journey (Amish Girls Series - Book 2)
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Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

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 over forty Amish fiction titles in her “cant-put-down” writing style. 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 reviewGrab a FREE story when you join my newsletter! Go here: https://www.jenniferspredemann.com/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 1900+ Amazon ratings and 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)KING FAMILY SAGA : 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 (12 books)STAND-ALONE STORIES: Her Amish Identity (previously known as Love Impossible), An Unexpected Christmas Gift (Unlikely Singing loosely ties into this sweet love story)UNLIKELY SERIES: Unlikely Santa (An Amish Christmas Story), its sequel Unlikely Sweethearts, Unlikely Singing, and Unlikely Season - LOVED writing this series.AMISH COLLABORATIONS: Amish Christmas Miracles Collection (2020), More Amish Christmas Miracles (2021), Amish Spring Romance (2022)Coming 2023 (Lord willing!): AMISH COURTSHIP SERIESA Forbidden Amish CourtshipA Widower's Amish CourtshipTBA

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    Danika's Journey (Amish Girls Series - Book 2) - Jennifer (J.E.B.) Spredemann

    Danika's Journey

    Amish Girls Series – Book 2

    J.E.B. Spredemann

    Copyright 2012, 2013, 2014 by J.E.B. Spredemann

    All incidents and characters in this book are completely fictional and derived by the authors’ imagination. Any resemblance to actual incidents and persons living or dead are purely coincidental.

    All rights reserved. No part of this work/book may be copied, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means, except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without prior written consent from the author/publisher.

    Disclaimer: The herbal information in this book was derived by the author’s (J.S.) education and experience as a Nutritional Herbologist, but is written for fictional and informational use only. No herbal information in this book is, in any way, meant as a prescription or medical advice. This information has not been approved by the FDA, AMA, or any other government agency. It is your constitutional right to prescribe for yourself, if you choose to do so. The author assumes no responsibility for the treatments in this book, if you should choose to implement them. Therefore, the government requires the recommendation that you see your health care provider if you have any medical concerns/issues.

    Published in California by Blessed Publishing.

    http.//amishbooks.wix.com/jebspredemann

    All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible, are not subject to copyright laws, and may be freely copied and/or quoted

    Cover design by J.E.B. Spredemann.

    Smashwords Edition

    BOOKS BY J.E.B. SPREDEMANN *J. Spredemann

    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

    NOVELLAS

    Amish by Accident*

    An Unforgivable Secret*

    A Secret Encounter*

    Learning to Love – Saul's Story*

    NOVELETTES

    Cindy's Story – Amish Fairly Tale

    To our Loved Ones who have gone on before us…

    Grandpa Alcorn, Grandpa and Grandma Tufts, Grandma Klein, Uncle Hal, Cousin Bobby, Oma and Opa Spredemann, Cousin Veronica

    Your lives have touched us in ways we don't even realize and you'll be forever remembered in our hearts

    Authors’ Note

    It should be noted that the Amish people and their communities differ one from another. There are, in fact, no two Amish communities exactly alike. It is this premise on which this book is written. We have taken cautious steps to assure the authenticity of Amish practices and customs. Both Old Order Amish and New Order Amish are portrayed in this work of fiction and may be inconsistent with some Amish communities.

    We, as Englischers, can learn a lot from the Plain People and their simple way of life. Their hard work, close-knit family life, and concern for others are to be applauded. As the Lord wills, may this special culture continue to be respected and remain so for many centuries to come. And may God's light of salvation touch their hearts.

    Unofficial Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Words

    Ach – Oh

    Ausbund – Amish hymn book

    Bloobier – Blueberry

    Boppli – Baby

    Bopplin – Babies

    Bruder – Brother

    Dat, Daed – Dad

    Dawdi – Grandfather

    Denki – Thanks

    Der Herr – The Lord

    Dochder – Daughter

    Dokter – Doctor

    Dummkopp – Dummy

    Englischer – A non-Amish person

    Ferhoodled – Mixed up, Crazy

    Fraa – Woman, Wife

    Gott – God

    Gut – Good

    Gross Dawdi – Great Grandfather

    Haus – House

    Hullo – Hello

    Jah – Yes

    Kapp – Prayer Cap

    Kumm – Come

    Lieb – Love

    Liede – Song

    Mamm – Mom

    Mammi – Grandmother

    Mein Liewe – My Dear

    Mudder – Mother

    Nee – No

    Ordnung – Rules of the Amish Community

    Rumspringa – Running around years

    Schweschder – Sister

    Vadder – Father

    Vorsinger – Song Leader

    Wunderbaar – Wonderful

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1 - Tragedy

    Chapter 2 – Pennsylvania

    Chapter 3 – Adjustments

    Chapter 4 – Chores

    Chapter 5 – Church

    Chapter 6 – First Day of School

    Chapter 7 – The Englisch Holiday

    Chapter 8 – The Conflict

    Chapter 9 – Friends

    Chapter 10 – The Secret Meeting

    Chapter 11 – The Locket

    Chapter 12 – Special Delivery

    Chapter 13 - Cindy

    Chapter 14 - The Confrontation

    Chapter 15 – The Surprise

    Chapter 1 - Tragedy

    "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die..." Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a

    Ri-i-i-i-ing. The seventh-grade students at Lincoln Middle School all took their seats in Ms. Harris' classroom. All right class, put your books away. Today we are going to have a math quiz. Danika Morales groaned along with the rest of the students. She felt a tap on her shoulder, and a piece of folded lined paper fell into her lap. Danika looked up to make sure Ms. Harris didn't see. She opened the note under her desk and read, Is your cell on silent? She quickly wrote back, Yes, and then passed the note back to Cindy as she placed her book in her desk and removed her pencil for the test. She felt her phone vibrate in the front pocket of her hoodie and took it out to glance at the text message. It read, Math is so boring. Danika grinned. Cindy hated math as much as she did. I know how you feel. I don't know how I'll ever make it through medical school! Can't wait till next period, she quickly texted back.

    <><><>

    "Hey, Dani, can you come to my house after school today?" Cindy asked during lunch.

    She loved spending time with Cindy, especially since her parents owned a nice cottage a block from the beach. Many times the two of them would take their surfboards out to ride some waves, or just sit on the sand and watch the tides roll in. Danika thought for a moment. No, I don't think I can today. My dad said I need to get caught up with my assignments. I hate homework. She rolled her eyes. Besides, she added in a more serious tone, Dad's having another treatment again today. I can't wait until he's done with all that stuff.

    Yeah, me too. I've heard it can be rough, her friend sympathized. And now that you mention it, I should probably catch up on my homework too. Cindy sighed. I can't believe my mom and dad are getting a divorce. They were getting along just fine. I don't know what happened. Why does life have to change?

    Danika hugged her friend. I don't know. Don't worry. I won't change, I'll be your friend forever, she promised.

    <><><>

    When Danika walked through the door of her suburban two-story home, she quickly dropped her backpack on the couch and walked to the refrigerator to find something to eat. After she finished making herself a PBJ sandwich, she picked up her backpack and headed for her room. Since dad won't be home for a while, I can check my email real quick and then finish my homework, Danika thought, as she searched through her backpack to find her smart-phone. She tried to keep her mind on her studies but her thoughts often drifted to her father. She couldn't help but worry about him.

    He was at the hospital again today. He had been diagnosed with cancer six months ago and was having another chemotherapy treatment session. The doctors said that the chemo would help him get better, but it definitely didn't make him feel or look any better. When he came home from his treatments, he seemed even worse: he was constantly vomiting, he could hardly eat, and he had begun to lose his hair too. She didn't understand how that could make him get better. It just didn't make any sense. But his oncologist insisted that this was the only way to go, that is, if he wanted to stay alive. Eventually, he'd said, her father's cancer should go into remission.

    Danika sympathized with her dad; she couldn't help but bear some of the suffering he was going through. He didn't complain, but she could tell by the look in his eyes that he was in constant pain. She was sure he was just trying to be brave for her sake. After all, he was all she had left. Her mom had passed

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