Title: School's Out! Author First Name: Wanda Author Last Name: Brunstetter Co-Author First Name:   Co-Author Last Name:   Series: Rachel Yoder - Always Trouble Somewhere Series #: 1 Publisher: Barbour Publishing, ISBN: 1441806776 Genre: Historical Sub Genre: Adventure Target Gender: Females Target Age: 13 and under Issue: Death: None Issue: Lifestyle: None Issue: Physical: None Issue: Relationships: Parents Issue: Religion: None Issue: Self Image: None Issue: Spiritual: None Summary: Rachel is a young Amish girl in the midst of summer. She dreams of things that move fast like skateboards and the forbidden automobiles. She is tomboy all the way - climbing trees, frog racing, wading in the creek and playing with the animals. She has to learn how to say "no" to some of her ideas though for the sake of obeying parents. In general, moms aren't going to be pleased if you try skateboarding in the house or letting frogs loose in Church. Extra Notes: This book is written for the purpose of portraying life amongst the Amish people. It is written in English, but adds a few Amish words in here and there to try to feel more Amish. The book simply feels forced. It's as if the author is trying too hard to make it Amish or to communicate that Rachel gets into trouble. The story doesn't build on itself as much as it could. Most of it is just multiple events in a chapter. It has a neat ending with Rachel making peace with the brother she has been at war with all through the book though. Reviewer: J:-)mi Recommendation Scale: 2