RAINBOW VALLEY

Those who knew Anne as an impetuous, light-hearted girl will enjoy learning that she's married childhood sweetheart Gilbert and grown into an impetuous, light-hearted mother of six. In RAINBOW VALLEY, her children carry on the tradition of involving themselves in the lives of others, which their mother began long ago at Green Gables. The resulting stories are full of the same old-fashioned charm as that beloved classic. Barbara Caruso, who excels at dialogue, which is plentiful here, is an excellent choice as narrator--she is comfortable with the novel's old-fashioned phrases, and her evident enjoyment enlivens the story for listeners. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 05/ JAN 06]