I really enjoyed this story that centered on the minister's family of four children. He's a widow and very absent-minded. A new little orphan, Mary, comes into the Blythe and Meredith family circles, and she shakes things up beautifully. This story is so deftly told...how the Christian gossips are outshone by the beautiful acts of the supposedly misbehaving children. It's quite delightful with colorful and often witty characters. And the ending romance of a double wedding is a satisfying ending. The Blythe children are not the focus of this story, although they come into it at times. The Meredith children are the centerpiece of this edition, and are such good-hearted, refreshing people that it's fun to read about them.
Again, it's been the perfect summer get out of the heat and read before a nap kind of book. The goodness of the community and the children are fun to observe. The gossips are annoying and the different times are fun to read about. Imagine a little valley where the kids catch the trout and cook them over an open fire for a picnic dinner! So idyllic to watch the children enjoy each other, support each other, and enjoy each other. Again Montgomery does a wonderful job of opening up the children's minds to us, to see their flawed yet idealistic thinking. It's wonnderful when they are able to bring about goodness in the adults around them!
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