Rilla of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables, No. 8)
Read the timeless classic about Anne Shirley’s high-spirited fourteen-year-old daughter Rilla, behind the hit Netflix series Anne with an E—now celebrating a hundred years of this children’s favorite.
Anne's children are almost all grown up, except for spirited and fun-loving Rilla. With her sparkling hazel eyes and infectious smile, Rilla is impossible to ignore. At almost fifteen, all she can think about is going to her first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse and getting her first kiss from the handsome Kenneth Ford.
But life takes an unexpected turn when a distant war threatens their peaceful world at Ingleside. Rilla's brothers head off to fight, and she finds herself caring for an orphaned newborn she discovers in the most unlikely place—a soup tureen! Suddenly, Rilla is thrown into a whirlwind of challenges that will test her bravery and change her in ways she never imagined.
This special Collector’s Edition includes the original, unabridged text, a specially commissioned biography of L.M. Montgomery, and a map of Prince Edward Island.
Anne's children are almost all grown up, except for spirited and fun-loving Rilla. With her sparkling hazel eyes and infectious smile, Rilla is impossible to ignore. At almost fifteen, all she can think about is going to her first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse and getting her first kiss from the handsome Kenneth Ford.
But life takes an unexpected turn when a distant war threatens their peaceful world at Ingleside. Rilla's brothers head off to fight, and she finds herself caring for an orphaned newborn she discovers in the most unlikely place—a soup tureen! Suddenly, Rilla is thrown into a whirlwind of challenges that will test her bravery and change her in ways she never imagined.
This special Collector’s Edition includes the original, unabridged text, a specially commissioned biography of L.M. Montgomery, and a map of Prince Edward Island.
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Community Reviews
To be honest, this book was abit dull. It was all about Rilla's feeling about and events in WW1. It seemed to drag on and on. It had some fun parts, but was largely boring.
I read these when I was twelve-ish (as well as all of LMM's other books) and literally felt the MOST toward the characters that I ever had. I absolutely love Rilla. I grew up with Anne, but I kind of relate to Rilla a bit more.
Also, this book is Intense. (Or at least it felt that way at twelve, and compared to all of LMM's other books which are pretty light-hearted.) The war is happening. The boys go off to fight. People die. There is joy, and grief, and wonderfully written anxiety and hope. It's a war story written about the people back home, and it captures everything. I believe LMM actually lost a son in the war, & that's why this is so beautifully and heartbreakingly written.
Needless to say, my twelve-year old self was crushed. I didn't even really know what death was, but boy, LMM taught me in this.
I have yet to read a book that took me through such a rollercoaster of emotions. 10/10 would recommend if you are a fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Also, this book is Intense. (Or at least it felt that way at twelve, and compared to all of LMM's other books which are pretty light-hearted.) The war is happening. The boys go off to fight. People die. There is joy, and grief, and wonderfully written anxiety and hope. It's a war story written about the people back home, and it captures everything. I believe LMM actually lost a son in the war, & that's why this is so beautifully and heartbreakingly written.
Needless to say, my twelve-year old self was crushed. I didn't even really know what death was, but boy, LMM taught me in this.
I have yet to read a book that took me through such a rollercoaster of emotions. 10/10 would recommend if you are a fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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