Rilla of Ingleside

Written by L. M. M. Montgomery

Book #8 in the Anne of Green Gables series

A young girl's carefree life shifts as war and unexpected responsibility test her courage.

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318 pages· 1030L

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Rilla, a spirited teenager, dreams of dances and first kisses until World War I shatters her world. With her brothers at war, she faces unexpected challenges, including caring for an orphaned baby. As Rilla navigates these trials, she transforms from a dreamy girl into a resilient young woman. Will she find the strength to endure the upheaval and emerge changed forever? Discover her journey of growth and courage amidst the backdrop of global conflict.

From the publisher

Anne Shirley’s children are almost all grown up – except for pretty, high-spirited Rilla, who is now almost fifteen years old. No one can resist Rilla’s bright hazel eyes and dazzling smile, and Rilla herself can think no further ahead than going to her very first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse – and getting her first kiss from handsome Kenneth Ford!

But at the dance, news is brought that England has declared war on Germany. At first, this means little to Rilla, on the threshold of so many new excitements. But as her brothers go off to fight in the Great War and Rilla brings home an orphaned newborn baby in a soup tureen, she is swept into a drama that tests her courage and will leave her changed for ever…

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