Rilla of Ingleside

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Jan 1921 · London : Hodder and Stoughton, [1921?] (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne [England] : Northumberland Press)

About this ebook

Fifteen-year-old Rilla, the daughter of Anne Shirley Blythe, grows from a carefree, irresponsible girl into a strong and capable young woman during the war years, 1914-1918.

Ratings and reviews

I found this to be one of my favorite books and really wish that the mid 1980's canadian PBS series with Meagan Follows had made it to this book. I would also love to imagine the next book with Rilla's married life... but that I shall have to imagine myself! It's a very good read and very poignant.

I didn't know what to expect, and parts of the beginning were a bit on the bland side, but I kept going and was rewarded with an amazing story of strength, endurance, and "coming-of-age." Some details were left out that I would have liked, but it was so packed full of plots that I don't think Ms. Montgomery could have fit them in without spoiling the rest of the story. I do recommend reading Rainbow Valley first. All the character development takes place in that book, even tho they're set about ten years apart. I waited several months after Rainbow Valley to read this one, and I was quite lost at first. But, I caught on eventually, and enjoyed the book immensely. I recommend buying the book if you're an "Anne" fan at all. There's a 2 page spread missing in chapter 6 (or 7) of the free version and I have yet to find out how Rilla ended up at the house where she found Baby Jims. Over all, I definitely recommend this book! :-)

Loved Carl and his bugs, Susan and her strange cat, Jem's loyal dog, Rilla the foster mother, church politics, war politics - not enough Anne!

About the author

One of the best-loved children's/young adult authors, Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on November 30, 1874 in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, the daughter of Hugh John and Clara Woolner. After attending Prince of Wales College and Dalhouse College in Halifax, she became a certified teacher, eventually teaching in Bideford, Prince Edward Island. She also served as an assistant at the post office and as a writer for the local newspaper, The Halifax Daily Echo. Best known for her Anne of Avonlea and Anne of Green Gables books, Montgomery received many high honors. She was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 1923 and a Canadian stamp commemorates Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables. In addition, various museums dedicated to the book series and Montgomery's life dot Prince Edward Island. The books in the Anne series follow the growth and adventures of a red-haired, spritely, high-spirited and imaginative orphan named Anne who lives on Prince Edward Island. The success of these books rested in Montgomery's ability to vividly recollect childhood and her easy storytelling ability. They are tremendously popular to this day and have been translated into more than 35 languages and adapted as movies and PBS television productions. On July 5, 1911, L.M. Montgomery married Ewan Macdonald, a Presbyterian minister, and the marriage produced three children. She died on April 24, 1942.