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Tag Archives: Further Chronicles of Avonlea
The Books: Further Chronicles of Avonlea: ‘Her Father’s Daughter’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Further Chronicles of Avonlea – “Her Father’s Daughter” – by L.M. Montgomery This is a great little story. David and Isabella Spencer were married and they had a baby girl. (The story starts on the … Continue reading
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The Books: Further Chronicles of Avonlea: ‘The Materializing of Cecil’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Further Chronicles of Avonlea – “The Materializing of Cecil” – by L.M. Montgomery Second story in this collection – it’s hysterical. It’s almost like a Three’s Company episode (sorry for the low-brow comparison, but it’s … Continue reading
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The Books: Further Chronicles of Avonlea: ‘Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Further Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Another short story collection! We’re gonna be doing LM for the next couple of months. Oh, I’m so happy!! First story in this collection is a very funny … Continue reading
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