A Girl of the Limberlost

Gene Stratton-Porter

Jan 1909 · ReadHowYouWant.com

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Elnora and her mother live on the edge of Limberlost Swamp, in Indiana. Katharine partly blames her daughter because her husband died in the swam as she was giving birth to Elnora. As Elmora begins high school in town, she learns just how much she has lost by her mother's neglect, but determines to make a success in high school, despite having to earn her own way. To earn money for clothes, books and tuition, Elnora hunts and sells wild plants and beautiful butterflies. After Elnora finally reconciles with her mother, a young man, Philip Ammon arrives to recuperate from an illness. While he helps Elnora collect her specimens, the two fall in love, but Philip is already engaged to another woman.

Ratings and reviews

great teen read, very easy direct read about growing up simple and struggling & how good neighbors and mentors can affect one very deeply and over our lives. An "It takes a village" early reflection and building in this belief; as well as how important following ones instincts can be.

I loved this book. I found it in an elderly relative's basement when I was in 6th grade. I've read it over & over hundred's of times since and looked up and got other Gene Stratton-Porter books to read.

I enjoyed the unique characters and the science I learned. I did get a little lay a couple times, but was able to get back in.