![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, we knew that John Blythe had been Marilla’s beau, and we get the story of their quarrel.Ī part of the story that surprised me was when Green Gables becomes a safe haven for runaway slaves, under the protection of Izzy. Marilla’s friendship with Rachel started when they were young, and we hear many more names that will be in the village in later years. When both mother and baby are lost, Marilla must carry on, taking care of Matthew and Hugh.īut it’s delightful getting a glimpse into Avonlea in the years before Anne. Montgomery’s parents, Clara and Hugh, in a nice act of tribute.Ĭlara is expecting a baby, and her twin, Marilla’s Aunt Izzy comes to stay and to help. The author gave Marilla’s parents the same names as L. We see her as a young teen living with her parents and her older brother Matthew. ![]() Sarah McCoy takes us into the heart of Marilla. So the timing was perfect to read this prequel to Anne of Green Gables. ![]() One of those girlfriends was at my house on my birthday when I opened the gift. The gift was all the more perfect because I’m planning to go with two girlfriends to visit Prince Edward Island in the Fall, and I’ve been rereading all my L. After the winner was chosen, I’d forgotten about it, so I was completely delighted when my sister sent it to me for my birthday. This book came out toward the end of 2018, when I was in the thick of reading for the Newbery, and couldn’t possibly get to it. Review written July 4, 2019, from my own copy, a birthday present from my sister Becky ![]()
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