Rainbow Valley, Lucy Maud MONTGOMERY
Rainbow Valley, Lucy Maud MONTGOMERY
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Rainbow Valley

Author: Lucy Maud MONTGOMERY

Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc

Unabridged: 7 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/04/2023

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

"Rainbow Valley" centers around the adventures of the Blythe children - Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, and Shirley - and their imaginative play in the enchanting Rainbow Valley. Living with their father, the new minister of Glen St. Mary, the Blythe kids befriend the Meredith children, whose father is a widower and often absent. Together, they create a world of fun and mischief, while also navigating the challenges of growing up. Lucy Maud Montgomery's exquisite storytelling and her vivid portrayal of childhood innocence and imagination have endeared "Rainbow Valley" to readers of all ages.
Lucy Maud Montgomery, born on November 30, 1874, in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, was a prolific and cherished Canadian author best known for her novel "Anne of Green Gables." Drawing inspiration from her own experiences and rural upbringing, Montgomery created the spirited and imaginative character of Anne Shirley, who quickly became an iconic figure in children's literature. Montgomery's enchanting storytelling, vivid descriptions of Prince Edward Island's landscapes, and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotions endeared her to readers across the globe. Throughout her career, she wrote numerous novels, essays, and short stories, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world. Her timeless works continue to resonate with readers of all ages, inspiring generations to find wonder and beauty in the simplest of things.

About Lucy Maud Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and raised by her maternal grandparents. She attended Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown, where she completed the two-year teaching-certificate program in one year, and went on to study literature at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She returned to live with her grandmother on Prince Edward Island, which became the basis for her “Anne” books. The publication of Anne of Green Gables in 1908 brought her overnight success.


Reviews

Goodreads review by emma on January 21, 2022

I thought things couldn't get worse... Then this book doubled the number of children. So basically, if you want my review of this, take my review of the last book and make it twice as mean. That's all. Bottom line: The love of this series is getting beaten out of me. 1.5 stars ------------ currently-readin......more

Goodreads review by Elinor on May 26, 2025

May 2025 reread: Nothing new to add on this rereading except that I most enjoyed the adult conversations and scenes, particularly Ingleside gossips with Susan and Cornelia. I was also more aware of the foreshadowing of war. *** The front cover is simply maddening! There are four girls, and Anne only h......more

Goodreads review by Tharindu on July 21, 2020

"Mr. Wiley used to mention hell when he was alive. He was always telling folks to go there. I thought it was some place over in New Brunswick where he come from." The Anne of Ingleside brought a change, not subtle, in terms of Anne's part in the story, by shifting the focus to her children. Rainbow V......more