Masthof Press

The ability to speak to the dead, to hear their stories, to learn what happened in their lives, to get to know someone beyond the dates carved on a tombstone: This what this book provides the reader. In this collection of short stories in the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect, we hear from 18th and 19th century rural Pennsylvania Dutch people recalling their life stories. The reader can gain an insight into the everyday lives of the colonial- and post-colonial-era peoples of southeastern Pennsylvania. All of the stories are presented in the original Dutch writing of Lloyd Moll and an English translated version with accompanying historical notes. Join the unnamed protagonist as he makes his nightly walks in the cemetery and hears voices from the past. Softcover. 252 pages.

In Book 2, Henny and Spunky are curious after bales of straw are unloaded into the barn. They decide to look for mice in the barn, but something happens to Henny - where is she? Spunky needs help to find her. In the end, Henny learns a valuable lesson and is grateful for friendship. Written in Pennsylvania Dutch in classic (Buffington-Barba) and phonetic spellings. English translation provided as well. 26 pages with color illustrations and an accompanying audio CD.

In Book 3, Spunky decides to go for a walk because he is bored. When he smells a rabbit, he chases it and gets lost. Where is Spunky? Then something happens to him and he needs help. But from whom? In the end, Spunky learns a valuable lesson about being hasty. Written in Pennsylvania Dutch in classic (Buffington-Barba) and phonetic spellings. English translation provided as well. 26 pages with color illustrations and an accompanying audio CD.

In Book 4, the visit on the farm for Betsy and Dennis creates challenges. They tend to be nixnutzich (mischievous) and do not listen. What happens? Find out how Henny and Spunky help. Spunky's favorite dog biscuit recipe is even included in this book! To facilitate learning the Pennsylvania German (Dutch) language, Book 4 has an expanded Glossary with page numbers to easily locate words within the story. Written in Pennsylvania Dutch in classic (Buffington-Barba) and phonetic spellings. English translation provided as well. 24 pages with color illustrations and an accompanying audio CD.

This 2nd edition of Schwetz mol Deitsch! features access to the authors’ new online audio resource full of clips of native Pennsylvania Dutch speakers. The new text also has an answer key for all of those learning on their own as well as some edits from the 1st edition. This book stresses the four competencies of foreign language learning: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. This 2nd edition truly is one of the best ways to learn PA Dutch on your own! Illustrations. Softcover. 318 pages.

Henny and Spunky are thinking about going on an adventure but decide against it. Fire strikes the barn, and Henny and Spunky save the day. Written in Pennsylvania Dutch in classic (Buffington-Barba) and phonetic spellings. English translation provided as well. 24 pages with color illustrations and an accompanying audio CD.