| Author |
Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud), 1874-1942 |
| Title |
Rilla of Ingleside
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rilla_of_Ingleside
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| Credits |
Produced by Sheila Perkins. HTML version by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Rilla of Ingleside" by L. M. Montgomery is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book centers on Rilla Blythe, the youngest daughter of the Blythe family, as she navigates the complexities of adolescence in a changing world, particularly in the context of World War I. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the vibrant life at Ingleside, where Rilla often feels overshadowed by her older siblings, Jem and Walter, and their ambitions. As she spends time with her friends and prepares for a much-anticipated dance, the atmosphere shifts when the news of the war breaks. Characters like Rilla's teacher, Gertrude Oliver, and her brothers become integral to the story as Rilla grapples with her desires for youth and the looming responsibilities that come with the reality of war. The opening chapters set the stage for her internal conflicts and the overarching themes of love, loss, and growing up amidst turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Prince Edward Island -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Country life -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Prince Edward Island -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3796 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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