Magic for Marigold Published by Starfire by L.M. Montgomery
on 1925
Genres: Fiction, Classics, YA, Historical, Children's
Pages: 274
Source: Purchased
Format: Paperback
Reading Challenges: Beat the Backlist 2020
Also by this author: Anne of Green Gables, Emily of New Moon , Emily Climbs , The Golden Road , Emily's Quest, The Blue Castle, Pat of Silver Bush , Mistress Pat , A Tangled Web, Jane of Lantern Hill, Twice upon a Time: Selected Stories, 1898–1939
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ISBN: 0553280465
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The eccentric Lesley family could not agree on what to name Lorraine's new baby girl even after four months. Lorraine secretly liked the name Marigold, but who would ever agree to such a fanciful name as that? When the baby falls ill and gentle Dr. M. Woodruff Richards saves her life, the family decides to name the child after the good doctor. But a girl named Woodruff? How fortunate that Dr. Richards's seldom-used first name turns out to be . . . Marigold! A child with such an unusual name is destined for adventure. It all begins the day Marigold meets a girl in a beautiful green dress who claims to be a real-life princess. . . .
Magic for Marigold was a re-read for me and a definite treat, as I haven’t read it since I was a girl.
The “magic” that Marigold experiences, reminds me of Anne and her fancies and whims. I believe that Montgomery was a fabulous writer–and she knew how to write the whimsical and magical.
Marigold is an only child to a single, widowed mother. But, Marigold isn’t without family–no, she lives with grandmothers (Old and Young) and is often surrounded by a large family of aunts and uncles and everything in between.
Marigold isn’t the most normal child in that she doesn’t crave the company of other children. Instead, she amuses herself with her cats and imaginary friends.
Set on P.E.I., the details are beautifully done. I believe Montgomery loved her island so much and was a genius at putting that love on the page.
I highly recommend Magic for Marigold for a sweet, fast read of a little girl and her magical life.
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About L.M. Montgomery
The author of the famous Canadian novel Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery, was born at Clifton, Prince Edward Island, Nov. 30, 1874. She came to live at Leaskdale, north of Uxbridge Ontario, in 1911 after her wedding with Rev. Ewen Macdonald on July 11, 1911 in Prince Edward Island. Her three children were born at Leaskdale, and she wrote close to a dozen books while she was living in the Leaskdale Manse before the Macdonald family moved to Norval, Ontario in 1926.
Maud died in Toronto April 24, 1942 and was buried at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
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I’ve never read these particular books before but you make me want to revisit old childhood favorites of mine now, which I just might do. ^_^
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L.M. Montgomery’s books TOTALLY bring back my childhood! So many great memories! 🙂 I hope you get a chance to revisit some of your favorites!
This sounds like such a great whimsical story! I love that Marigold is surrounded by family. Rereading childhood favorites always makes me nostalgic. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Lindy! 🙂
Very nicely reviewed, this story sounds interesting, never would’ve come across it if it weren’t posted on this site!