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Rainbow Valley
Classic Children's Fiction
Rainbow Valley
Book 7 of the Anne of Green Gables series
320 pages · First published 2014
Anne and Gilbert Blythe are raising six lively children in the village of Glen St. Mary, where a secluded woodland hollow called Rainbow Valley provides the perfect place for adventures. When widowed minister John Meredith arrives with his four motherless children—Jerry, Faith, Una, and Carl—the Blythes welcome their new playmates, even as the Meredith children's mischievous behavior scandalizes the congregation. Together, the children rescue a neglected young runaway, form a club to improve their behavior, and devise well-meaning schemes that seldom go according to plan. Meanwhile, their absent-minded father finds himself unexpectedly falling in love with Rosemary West, though family obligations and misunderstandings threaten his happiness. Filled with laughter, imagination, poignant moments, and the warmth of friendship, this beloved children's classic will appeal to readers who enjoy nostalgic adventures, found families, and memorable characters discovering the joys and responsibilities of growing up.
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Content notes
Parental death and grief, including a child's account of both parents dying by suicide, with methods described. Alcoholism, childhood physical abuse, neglect, hunger, and mistreatment in foster care. The death of a beloved pet rooster, which is slaughtered and served for dinner. Children impose harsh punishments on themselves, including fasting that results in fainting and exposure to cold and rain that contributes to life-threatening pneumonia. A schoolboy fight with a bloody nose, references to corporal punishment, and community gossip and shaming. A frightening ghost story involving abuse and suspected murder, though no actual supernatural activity occurs. Period racial and cultural prejudice, including a racial slur. Gentle adult courtship and references to kissing.
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Rosemary Citrus Spritz
Bright orange and fragrant rosemary offer a nod to Rosemary West, whose kindness brings new hope to the Meredith family amid the beauty of Rainbow Valley.
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- Fill a glass with ice. Add orange juice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary.
- Garnish: Orange wheel and rosemary sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Gin and Tonic
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Fresh cucumber and mint capture the green, sunlit charm of Rainbow Valley, where the Blythe and Meredith children find friendship and endless adventure.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz tonic water ↗
- 1 lime wedge ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the gin, then gently pour in the tonic water. Stir briefly to combine. Squeeze the lime wedge over the drink and add it to the glass.
- Garnish: Lime wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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