In the fall of 1910, a Jewish family moves from the Lower east Side of New York City to the
hamlet of Mountaindale in the Catskills for fresh country air.
Papa is too sick to work and food is scarce. On his way to school, twelve-year-old Adam Bieman is hungry
and sees the apples in the Friedland orchard. He cannot resist the ripe, red fruit.
This engaging American tale, interwoven with historical details about the Catskills,
captures the essence of the Jewish High Holidays. When trouble begins to multiply
for Adam, can he learn to ask for forgiveness, make amends, and start anew?
Through the story's rich descriptions and the distinctive fine art illustrations,
the characters in the Bieman family come alive. With his hair sticking up like a
stalk of corn when it is not hidden by Papa's oversized cap, Adam Bieman will capture
your heart.
Out of the Apple Orchard is the first in the series. An award-winning book, it is has been
adapted to the stage by award-winning playwright, Ellen W. Kaplan. The Mesaper Theatre has
produced concert readings of Out of the Apple Orchard in New York City.