Somewhere to Belong by Judith Miller

Iowans know about the Amana Colonies, and now you can read about them. Twenty-0ne year old Johanna Ilg is shocked when she returns to her home to find three visitors from the "outside world" in her parents parlor. Dr and Mrs Schumacher and their daughter, Berta, who would be living in three of the upstairs rooms of their house. Miller spins a tale of a life different than most, explaining the customs and traditions of the colonists compared to those outside the colonies. Johanna finds her hands full with a rebellious, spoiled Berta, as well as finding out her parents have some plans and secrets of their own. Intriguing. Sandy Penton