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  • The Little Amish Matchmaker

  • A Christmas Romance
  • By: Linda Byler
  • Narrated by: Mandi Lee
  • Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (431 ratings)

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The Little Amish Matchmaker

By: Linda Byler
Narrated by: Mandi Lee
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Publisher's summary

Simon can't stop thinking about the pretty Amish teacher at the local one-room school. But he's ignored the sparks between them because he's so shy. So Simon's little brother, Isaac, takes matters into his own hands. He's determined to give his brother the best Christmas present ever - a date with his favorite teacher. Amish novelist Byler brings her tender humor and skillful observation of family relationships to this holiday story. "I love Isaac's self-confidence and scheming as he prods his reluctant older brother," she says, smiling knowingly about the characters she's created.

Byler takes her listener straight into the Amish world as Isaac is both charmed and annoyed by his too talkative but quite bright Mam. He can barely tolerate his little nieces and nephews, who substantially outnumber the grown-ups when the whole family gets together. And he loves his humble circumspect Dat, although he isn't always pleased by how well Isaac sweeps the forebay in the barn. As anticipation for the Christmas program at the schoolhouse builds, Isaac cares for troubled Ruthie, who stutters miserably when she practices her poem. And he wonders how much he'll have to help his brother, Sim, act on his growing affection for Teacher Catherine!

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A lovely story

Very enjoyable. The narration was superb. An unusual perspective - looking through the eyes of a young boy.

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A child’s perspective

It was pretty non eventful and not particularly interesting. Not much depth or background to the story.

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Narrator boring

The story was ok at best. The narrator was so , loveless, and monotone. That it was hard to stay engaged. It literally put me to sleep.

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sweet

I thought it was a sweet. cute book. I might make it one I read again next year

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the child matchmaker

I loved the voice of a young person telling the tale. Reminiscent of Where the red fern grows from that standpoint but not in content.
Christmas recollections are often strong because of all past season s. that get brought out by traditions and customs.

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Loved this Story

What a delightful tale of Amish life, having followed Isaac’a family through the Christmas season. Such a sweet story with a positive narration of a culture different than mine. Wholeheartedly recommend.

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A Child’s Perspective

It has been awhile since I read a story written from the eyes of a child. Great change of pace. This is a cute Christmas story as seen by a boy. The narrator does a good job telling the story.

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Great story line

What a fun, funny story line. The narrator was perfect for the script!
My first time reading A Linda Byler sorry and the narrator as well. Great combo.

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Disappointed in this story after reading others by Linda Byler...

Story was OK as it depicted Amish life well, but narration detracted...just monotonous and didn’t keep my interest. The story was sweet bu fell flat as compared to others.

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Siblings, Christmas Time and Love

Love this short book about the Christmas program at a small Amish school where the brother of one of the children is sweet on the teacher. The interaction between the children, Teacher Catherine and then Isaac's schemes to help his brother, Sim get that date with the teacher is both funny and sweet. The way that Isaac cares about Ruthie, the child who stutters, melts my heart. Great tale of family and love at Christmastime.

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