It would seem that simplicity is, in fact, a remarkably difficult thing to achieve. And yet, surrounded as we are by the noise, pollution and violence that we often call progress, which of us does not crave the pure life? For me, reading 'Anna's World' was thus more than just an introduction to the Shakers - it was a gentle reminder of the things that really matter to me, and the kind of values I'd like to live by.I expect this book, with its lucid narrative and quiet wisdom, will have much the same effect on the far younger readers it is meant for.…

In an ocean of Young Adult books that offer a million alternatives to escape from the everyday angst of being young - superhuman powers, time travel, romance with vampires - here is a remarkable coming of age story with a difference.…

'Anna's World' moves smoothly from history to mystery, weaving in some very powerful observations on moral choices and conviction in one’s beliefs. Anna is a compelling protagonist, sensitive and aware, and through her eyes the reader is offered a child’s eye view of two vastly different worlds.…

A book that stays with you long after you've set it down.