A Girl of the Limberlost Author:Gene Stratton Porter Elnora is determined to go to high school, but her first day there is a disaster. For solace, Elnora goes to the Limberlost, the swampy forest near her home. Its natural beauty opens up a new world to her -- by giving her a way to earn money and revealing hidden family secrets.
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Helpful Score: 4
I really enjoyed this book as a girl. A great book for children who enjoyed the Little House and Anne of Green Gables books and are looking for similar historical stories of childhood/adolescence. Porter shows a real appreciation for nature.