Elsie Singmaster
Elsie Singmaster Lewars was an American author from Macungie, Pennsylvania, who has been described as "perhaps Macungie's most famous citizen". She was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1934.
When Sarah Saved the Day
In a tight-knit community, a young girl must rise above family conflicts and take charge after the death of her father, all while trying to keep her family together and protect their farm from a greedy uncle.
By Elsie Singmaster
The Long Journey
Driven by famine and the horrors of war, a young boy and his family risk everything on a treacherous journey to a new land, seeking refuge and a chance to rebuild their lives.
By Elsie Singmaster
The Story of Lutheran Missions
Witness the untold stories of faith and perseverance as dedicated individuals venture into uncharted territories to spread their beliefs.
By Elsie Singmaster
When Sarah Went to School
A young girl leaves her farm life behind to navigate the challenges of education, friendship, and finding her place in a new world.
By Elsie Singmaster
John Baring's House
Returning home after tragedy, a sister and brother face the shadows of their grandfather's past, confronting a community divided by lingering Civil War resentments and hidden betrayals.
By Elsie Singmaster
Katy Gaumer
In a quiet, early 20th-century town, a girl with a fiery spirit dreams of adventure and education, hoping to escape the ordinary and embrace a world of possibilities.
By Elsie Singmaster
Basil Everman
A family grapples with the haunting memory of a gifted but troubled writer as a stranger arrives, seeking to unlock the secrets of his past and revealing the complex relationships shaped by his legacy.
By Elsie Singmaster
Gettysburg: Stories of the Red Harvest and the Aftermath
Amidst the chaos of the American Civil War, families face uncertainty and fear as they await news of loved ones on the battlefield, their lives forever changed by the red harvest of Gettysburg.
By Elsie Singmaster
Ellen Levis: A Novel
Torn between tradition and independence, one young woman must find her own path while navigating love, faith, and family expectations.
By Elsie Singmaster
Emmeline
As the Civil War descends upon her town, a young woman must confront devastating loss and discover the complex sides of love and loyalty.
By Elsie Singmaster