A Girl of the Limberlost

A Girl of the Limberlost
by Gene Stratton Porter
pages: 479

Mom's Review - This is one of my favorite books of all time. A heart-breaking, though provoking story of the discovery of love, in all of it's forms with a beautiful resolution. Although it is an excellent book it does deal with several adult issues, including the tragic death of a father and the revelation of an adulterous affair (although this is not explained in any detail). I have just now allowed my daughter to read this book with plenty of ongoing dialogue between her and I as we discuss these 'grown up' issues. An incredible book, strongly recommended for 11 years and up - after mom has read the book first!

Carlye's Review - I loved this book and thought that it was cool. I liked that she had a creek in her yard like me. The way that she described the moths was pretty, but I've never seen moths like that, so I thought about our moths and thought eeew. It's not like a book I've ever read before, but I really liked it. I thought that she was super nice and pretty on the inside and the outside. I definitely think that my friends should read this book. It is romantic, so Marcus might not like it, or any boys!