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Start with Whispers Down the Lane and continue through all 10 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Whispers Down the Lane
Book 1 by Beverly Lewis • Published 1995
Fifteen-year-old Merry Hanson is drawn into a situation that feels bigger than any teen should handle alone. As she tries to protect a friend and do what’s right, she learns that secrets in a small town can be dangerous.
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Summerhill Secrets reading order
Ends with Shadows Beyond the Gate
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Book 1:Whispers Down the Lane
Beverly Lewis • 1995
Fifteen-year-old Merry Hanson is drawn into a situation that feels bigger than any teen should handle alone. As she tries to protect a friend and do what’s right, she learns that secrets in a small town can be dangerous.
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Book 2:Secret in the Willows
Beverly Lewis • 1995
Merry stumbles onto a secret tied to the Amish country around her, and curiosity turns into responsibility. With Rachel Zook by her side, Merry has to decide when to dig deeper, and when to step back.
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Book 3:Catch a Falling Star
Beverly Lewis • 1995
Merry’s crush on Jon Klein gets complicated fast when jealousy and mixed signals enter the picture. Spending time with Old Order Levi Zook changes what she thought she wanted, and forces her to grow up in a hurry.
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Book 4:Night of the Fireflies
Beverly Lewis • 1995
A summer night brings back old grief for Merry, who still feels the loss of her twin sister. When an accident shakes the Zook family, Merry learns that healing is slow, and that hope can show up in unexpected places.
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Book 5:A Cry in the Dark
Beverly Lewis • 1996
Merry hears something that doesn’t sound right, and she can’t shake the feeling that someone needs help. As she follows her instincts, she discovers how fear and secrecy can trap people, and how hard it is to step in...
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Book 6:House of Secrets
Beverly Lewis • 1996
When Chelsea Davis’s mom disappears, the story everyone tells does not add up. Merry is pulled into a frightening mystery involving a secretive community, and she has to decide how far she’ll go to help someone find t...
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Book 7:Echoes in the Wind
Beverly Lewis • 1997
A winter party on the Zooks’ frozen pond should be harmless fun, but it opens the door to new worries and old feelings. As Merry tries to hold friendships together, she learns that one night can change how people see...
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Book 8:Hide Behind the Moon
Beverly Lewis • 1998
Merry wants to help Rachel Zook, but helping starts to mean bending rules. When a forbidden plan spins out, Merry has to face the consequences of trying to rescue a friend without thinking through the cost.
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Book 9:Windows on the Hill
Beverly Lewis • 1999
Merry stays with Ruby Spindler and finds herself drawn into the mysteries of a big old house. As she looks for answers, she learns that some families hide pain behind polite smiles, and some secrets are too heavy for...
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Book 10:Shadows Beyond the Gate
Beverly Lewis • 2000
Merry can’t resist investigating when something troubling seems to be happening behind closed doors. As she follows clues and hears half-truths, she learns that curiosity has risks, and that the safest choice can be a...
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Summerhill Secrets FAQ
What is the best order to read the Summerhill Secrets series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Whispers Down the Lane.
How many books are in the Summerhill Secrets series?
There are 10 books currently listed in the Summerhill Secrets series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Summerhill Secrets series?
New readers should start with Whispers Down the Lane, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Summerhill Secrets series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1995 to 2000.