Bectun, I have to agree that the "daddy of them all" was the breakfast in "Hike." I'm sure that's the one where there is a Soper illustration of Anne, saying, "It's like magic." I haven't read that book for years, but I never forgot that! We ate tongue a lot during the ...

I loved the "Jill" books too, I never forgot that awful Susan Pyke, reminded me somehow of Gwendoline Mary Lacey! I remember reading the PT sisters' books too, but don't recall too much about them. Pat Smythe was a favourite of my sisters - she was just crazy about her.

I just loved "Little Women," tried to read "Jo's Boys," but could not appreciate it...this was many years ago, I must have another try. I did not know of her other works that you mention. I do know that she wrote some lovely poetry.

Well, if you haven't read the book Poppy, you should try to, because it is much better than the audio version. The ending leaves the reader wanting more, but there are several follow-up books. The ending of "Anne of Green Gables" ends with the words, "God's in His Heaven, all's right ...

I vividly remember these illustrations from my own childhood. Yes, I too always found them rather weird!

Ah! Anne of Green Gables! I read the book when I was 13, when I finished it, I turned to the front and read it again! It was a very old copy of my mother's, with the most beautiful illustrations. The artist's name escapes me!