"When eleven-year-old Elva finally finishes her chores on this beautiful summer morning, she hurries to the neighboring farm to see if her friend Linda can join her for an afternoon adventure. Come on along with the young Mennonite girls as they hitch up the pony, climb into the cart, and trot down the drive for a day filled with unexpected excitement." -- Amazon.com.

An eleven-year-old Mennonite girl enjoys the sights, sounds, and activities of autumn, from helping the older students in her one-room school house prepare a "food roll" for their teacher to walking quietly through the rustling corn fields under a beautiful harvest moon. Based on a true story.

"As winter winds blow strong and cold, your heart will be warmed with delightful old fashioned winter memories the author shares of her childhood on the farm. Follow the paw prints of wildlife in the snowy meadow and see where they lead. Learn about quilting bees, taffy pulls and other adventures at home and at school." --