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Tag Archives: Chronicles of Avonlea
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea: ‘The End of a Quarrel’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “The End of a Quarrel”. So this is the last story in the collection known as The Chronicles of Avonlea. I really like it. … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea: ‘The Miracle at Carmody’” (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “The Miracle at Carmody”. A break in the Dean Martin frenzy to go back to my LM Montgomery obsession … “The Miracle at Carmody” … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘The Courting of Prissy Strong’” (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “The Courting of Prissy Strong”. This is one of Lucy Maud’s many stories that feature two contrasting old-maid sisters – one who is strong, … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘Pa Sloane’s Purchase’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “Pa Sloane’s Purchase”. Lucy Maud Montgomery could write flowery prose with the best of them. Her descriptions of nature – snowy fields, the seashore, … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham’s’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham’s”. Okay, here’s the magic of Lucy Maud: I can’t count how many times I’ve read this story, and every … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘Aunt Olivia’s Beau’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “Aunt Olivia’s Beau”. This story is a total HOOT. I love it! It’s Lucy Maud at her best. The plot doesn’t show its machinations, … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘Old Man Shaw’s Girl’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “Old Man Shaw’s Girl”. To me, this story is a bit of a clunker. I mean, it’s sweet, and all – but it’s a … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘The Winning of Lucinda’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “The Winning of Lucinda”. Lucinda Penhallow, the heroine of this very funny story, is one of Lucy Maud’s more memorable adult characters. I’m not … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘Little Joscelyn’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “Little Joscelyn”. Lucy Maud was a big believer in the importance of moments. That one good moment could balance out a hundred bad moments. … Continue reading
The Books: Chronicles of Avonlea – ‘Each In His Own Tongue’ (L.M. Montgomery)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. Next story in the collection: “Each In His Own Tongue”. This story is an amazing piece of work – and Lucy Maud herself, … Continue reading