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A Girl of the Limberlost
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Beautiful story. Totally clean

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Inspirational for Daughters of the King...
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Clean historical fiction/fantasy
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What Members Thought

benebean
So this is another example of the conundrum that creates this pollyanna-ish literature that irritates the heck out of me. On one hand, I don't like being stressed out by fiction so incredibly depressing stories where you learn to love characters that continually struggle and then finally die dramatically amidst an unfulfilled dream. But on the other hand, stories where everything magically just turns around and goes right for the character just because they're kind, smile, and just try a little ...more
Elaine
Oct 13, 2011 rated it it was amazing
I loved this book! It isn't really a sequel to Freckles, but it would be best to read Freckles before reading this one. You can download this book for free to your Kindle. I love it! ...more
Karyn Tripp
Aug 03, 2012 rated it it was amazing
I loved this book! It is a story of a girl who has no family except a mother who doesn't care about her at all. She overcomes so many difficulties and becomes such an amazing woman! I love all of the descriptions of nature and the beauty that she finds there... Great classic! ...more
Jen
Apr 17, 2008 rated it really liked it
It has been a while since I read this one, it was on of my Grandma's favorites. Just a great story--nice easy read! Something you could read to your kids. ...more
Rebecca
Sep 16, 2018 rated it really liked it
Such a great book with a wonderful message. Love this author.
Sara
Aug 07, 2011 rated it it was amazing
loved this book. Adored Elnora.
lil em
Jul 08, 2007 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: to-lend-out
Sarah
Sep 11, 2007 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Katherine
Oct 15, 2007 rated it really liked it
Sandra Muir
Oct 22, 2007 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Kim
Oct 23, 2007 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Marri
Mar 17, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Kadi
Aug 20, 2008 rated it liked it
Lori
Oct 08, 2008 marked it as to-read
Shelves: classics
Teri
Jul 09, 2009 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Brittany F
Nov 13, 2009 marked it as to-read
Jessica
Aug 19, 2020 rated it liked it
Lisa
Nov 28, 2010 marked it as to-read
Jeanette
Feb 04, 2011 marked it as to-read
Susan
Apr 12, 2011 rated it it was ok  ·  review of another edition
Heather
May 23, 2013 marked it as to-read
Brooke
May 24, 2013 marked it as to-read
Katelyn
Nov 15, 2014 marked it as to-read
Beth Given
Nov 28, 2014 marked it as to-read
Angelabneedham
Jan 13, 2016 rated it liked it
Sunny
Mar 29, 2017 is currently reading it  ·  review of another edition
Alisa
Jun 18, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
lil em
Nov 05, 2022 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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