__I've marveled at _Dat_'s ability to accept the Old Ways so readily, considering his modern upbringing. _Mamma_ says it's like he was _born_ to be Amish. Maybe so, but all the same, I wished I knew something more about his past.__ With her parents' twentieth anniversary approaching, eighteen-year-old Sylvia Miller finds her father's cherished brass tinderbox left unlocked. Against her better judgment, Sylvia opens the heirloom, not realizing that what she is about to discover will splinter apart her happy life and alter everything for her close-knit Old Order Amish family. As the long-kept secret emerges into the light of day, can the Millers find a way forward through the turmoil to a place of forgiveness?

__Beverly Lewis__ penned her first story at age nine while living near Lancaster County Amish farmland, where she grew up. She welcomes her many reader-friends each day on Facebook and personally replies to fan mail. Lewis lives with her husband in Colorado near their family. Visit her website at www.beverlylewis.com.

With her Amish parents' twentieth anniversary approaching, eighteen-year-old Sylvia Miller stumbles across a surprise--the old brass tinderbox her clockmaker father keeps in his Lancaster County shop has been left unlocked. Against her better judgment, Sylvia opens the cherished heirloom, not realizing that what she is about to discover will splinter apart her happy life.   
  
Sylvia's bewilderment grows when her father confronts her about snooping in the box. To her amazement, the respected convert to the Old Order reacts as if he has something to hide.  
  
Burdened by the weight of his deception, Earnest Miller decides he must reveal the details about his past to his beloved wife, Rhoda. The long-kept secret alters everything for the close-knit family, jeopardizing Earnest and Rhoda's relationship, as well as threatening Sylvia's recent engagement to the preacher's grandson.  
   
Can the Millers find a way forward through the turmoil to a place of forgiveness and acceptance?

When Sylvia Miller finds her father's old tinderbox left unlocked, her curiosity is piqued. She opens the box and uncovers secrets best left alone. A confrontation with her father leads to a shocking revelation that will forever change not only her own life but also that of her family and her Amish community.

\["For young adults exploring Amish culture and family ties", "Reveals hidden truths that threaten family harmony", "You will experience a journey of forgiveness and acceptance"\]

The Tinderbox unravels secrets that challenge faith and family bonds.

Lewis, Beverly

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__"I've marveled at _Dat_'s ability to accept the Old Ways so readily, considering his modern upbringing. _Mamma_ says it's like he was _born_ to be Amish. Maybe so, but all the same, I wished I knew something more about his past."__ With her parents' twentieth anniversary approaching, eighteen-year-old Sylvia Miller finds her father's cherished brass tinderbox left unlocked. Against her better judgment, Sylvia opens the heirloom, not realizing that what she is about to discover will splinter apart her happy life and alter everything for her close-knit Old Order Amish family.   
  
As the long-kept secret emerges into the light of day, can the Millers find a way forward through the turmoil to a place of forgiveness?

"The Tinderbox" by Beverly Lewis is a novel exploring family secrets and forgiveness. Targeted at young adults, it delves into Amish culture and personal growth through trials.

\["For fans of good-natured Amish fiction","Beverly Lewis's story features family secrets from the past","A moving story that speaks to faith and family"\]

A surprise buried in a shop hidden in a tinderbox changes everything for the 18 year old Sylvia Miller in this story of healing and family secrets.

Heather

I have just got round to reading The Tinderbox and so far I am excited to read on as I am with all Beverly Lewis novels. I have a lot of respect for the Amish and Beverly tells their story in a true and honourable way. . Not only do I get involved in their lives but I learn a lot about them and their understanding of the Bible. Looking forward to The Timepiece. Thank you Beverly.

Another lovely Amish story

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