The Sled Maker’s Daughter

Esther Brenneman’s gift for sledmaking was never meant to draw attention. In her father’s Amish workshop, she shapes wood with a care the district cannot ignore. When Caleb Kauffman asks for a Christmas sled for his orphaned nephews, Esther’s work becomes more than craft; it becomes part of two grieving boys’ healing. But praise soon brings whispers, and some warn that a young woman’s gift can turn to pride. As counsel is sought and hearts are tested, Esther must discover whether obedience can make room for calling, and whether Caleb’s quiet love will ask her to shine—or disappear at last.