The seventh book in the Anne Shirley series. 'There was a little, changeless spring, always icy and crystal clear, in a certain corner of Rainbow Valley close to the swamp. Not many people knew of its existence. The children of the Manse and Ingleside knew it, of course...' When the new minister, Reverend John Meredith, arrives at the manse, the village is scandalized by his children's behavior. He is the best preacher they have ever known, but since his wife's death, the children have become unruly. Anne recognizes their kindness and soon the four young Meredith children become good friends with her six children at Ingleside - becoming involved in all sorts of schemes. They meet at a private sanctuary - a nook they call Rainbow Valley - and their adventures range from high-spirited escapades to saving the life of a young orphan. A collectible work that children and adults alike will desire, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless stories with beautiful covers to be cherished and shared through generations.

Some titles you will already know? Some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, regardless of your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, A Candle for St. Jude), Joan Aiken (The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, A Necklace of Raindrops), E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (A Little Princess, The Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover the Virago Modern Classics' Children's Books.

Pages: 352, Year of Publication: 0711, Dimensions: 13x13cm