- Retail Price: 13.99
- Release Date: February 2013
- Page Count: 304
- Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
- Binding: Trade
- ISBN: 978-0-7369-5105-0
- Case Lot Quantity: 48
A Quilt for Jenna
Amish + Quilts = readers delight! And in this first book in Patrick Craig’s Apple Creek Dreams series, readers will follow Jerusha Springer’s journey out of tragic circumstances to a new life of hope.
Jerusha has spent months making the most beautiful quilt anyone in Apple Creek, Ohio, has ever seen, and she knows it’s going to take first prize at the Quilt Fair in Dalton. The prize will be her ticket out of the Amish way of life—away from the memories of her dead daughter and her tormented husband. But on the way to the Fair, she gets caught in the Storm of The Century and Jerusha’s driver crashes their car. While the driver goes for help, Jerusha is led by someone, or something, to the side of a lost little girl. By the time the storm clears, Jerusha finds there is a greater prize to be won than money and blue ribbons.
A beautiful story of loss….and redemption.
Editorial Reviews
“…a wonderful story filled with hope, faith, and the chance at redemption.”
—RT Book Reviews
“...a delightful story of healing and renewal that will please Christian readers everywhere.”
—ReadersFavorite.com
“The author is a wonderful storyteller and he draws you in from the very beginning, making it hard to do anything else other than read!”
—ReadingRoomBookReviews.com
“This is the first book I have read by Patrick Craig and I enjoyed it very much.”
—ColorMeActive.blogspot.com
“I could not put the book down and was sad to see it come to an end. The characters felt like friends and I found myself cheering for them throughout the story.”
—StillMagnolias.blogspot.com
—Austinitis.blogspot.com
—CityGirlMovestotheCountry-Tanya.blogspot.com
“The author really surprised me with this book! It was so different from what I had expected it to be—and that is meant as a compliment!”
—CFPagels.blogspot.com
“I really enjoyed reading this book.”
—HopIntoMyWorld.blogspot.com
“I loved how author Patrick Craig masterfully wove the past with the present, keeping me up to speed with Jerusha and her current predicament along with those in Apple Creek. Very well done!”
—DailySeekingHisPresence.blogspot.com
“This is a great book for those who like substance with their Amish genre.”
—BookReviewsRUs.com
“I was utterly intrigued by the premise for the story, so I dove right in, and discovered a wonderful novel indeed!”
—ChristianFictionAddiction.blogspot.ca
“You will enjoy this read because of the multilevel, multifaceted story…”
—ChatwithVera.blogspot.com
—ShopGirl152NY.blogspot.com
“This book was fantastic in its character development…”
—Melanieski.blogspot.com
“The novel was endearing, heartwarming and will have you cheering on each character with each page read.”
—TheRempels4.blogspot.ca
Reader Reviews
“This was a truly wonderful book! The story was so heartfelt. I didn't want to put this book down. I’m looking forward to reading many more books by Patrick Craig.”
—Cheryl Baranski
Endorsements
“What a delight to curl up with Patrick Craig's first novel, A Quilt for Jenna. He is a good storyteller! And although I'm not usually a fan of Amish-themed stories, the way he pulled in the story thread from the war and the outside world to contrast with and add interest to the Amish theme gave the plot an unexpected edge I really enjoyed.”
—Jeanette Morris, freelance editor, firstimpressionswriting.com
“Patrick E. Craig has masterfully woven historical events such as the WWII Battle at Guadalcanal and The Storm of the Century into peaceful Amish life in Apple Creek, Ohio. A Quilt for Jenna is a powerful story that offers hope in the midst of heartache and tragic loss through an eternal weave of intercessory prayer, answered by God in unexpected ways.”
—Kathy Boyd Fellure, children’s author
"A Quilt for Jenna is much more than a story about the Amish culture. It is a multifaceted presentation of very strong characters. Insights into overpowering emotional burdens and beliefs, or lack thereof, are challenged and examined. Jerusha and Reuben Springer are portrayed in depth as their stories unfold and through the insurmountable challenges they encounter. Patrick Craig is gifted with the art of creating vivid pictorial settings, creating reality in this story of tragedy and triumph.”
—Nancee Marchinowski, perspectivesbynancee.blogspot.com
“I was totally enthralled with this story of loss and redemption. From the time I picked up the book, until I finished it, my feelings and emotions were in turmoil. This is definitely a five star book! Patrick Craig is an author to watch for!”
—Karla Hanns, karla-hanns-karla.blogspot.com
“I thoroughly enjoyed A Quilt for Jenna. A love story featuring an Amish quilt, thrilling World War II scenes and the storm of the century in 1950s Ohio, it's impossible to put it down. Extensive research made every scene real for me. Thank you, Patrick E. Craig, for a wonderful read!”
—Heidi Gaul, writer
“This is the first book I have read by Patrick Craig and I enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to the second and third installments of this series also.”
—Rhonda Nash-Hall
“This was a truly wonderful book! The story of Jerusha and Rueben was such a heartfelt story for me—
I didn't want to put this book down! Looking forward to reading many more books by Patrick Craig!
—Cheryl Baranski
