Lucy Maud Montgomery 
Rainbow Valley 

Rainbow Valley is a novel written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The story is set in the fictional Canadian town of Glen St. Mary and follows the adventures of the Blythe children, who live with their father, a widowed minister, and their Aunt Martha. The Blythe children make new friends in Rainbow Valley, including the wild Meredith children and the lonely Mary Vance. The novel explores themes of friendship, family, and the power of imagination. The children form a bond and create their own world in Rainbow Valley, where they can escape from the troubles of the adult world. The story also touches on more serious topics, such as poverty, social class, and religious tensions. Rainbow Valley is a heartwarming and nostalgic story that captures the joys and struggles of childhood. Montgomery's writing is full of vivid descriptions and charming characters that have made her a beloved author for generations of readers. The novel is part of the Anne of Green Gables series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone story as well.