Magic for Marigold by L.M. Montgomery 288 pages

I love children’s lit, and I regularly re-read the novels of L. M. Montgomery, especially when I’m in the mood for a bit of escapism or am craving a break from modern material. I scanned my shelves a few weeks ago and couldn’t remember if I had ever finished Marigold, so I started in. All of Montgomery’s books are sweet and idyllic, and Marigold is no exception. However, Marigold is more insular and solitary than the most famous of Montgomery’s heroines , Anne and Emily - Marigold’s only friend throughout most of the book is imaginary - so that creates a slightly different variation from Montgomery’s norm. Reading this book made me want to go back to a few of my other Montgomery favorites, though - hence, my entries for The Story Girl and The Golden Road that I'll be posting next.