Jane of Lantern Hill

Name: Jane of Lantern Hill
ISBN: 9780349004440

by L. M. Montgomery

Jane, living under her grandmother's strict rule, learns her father is alive and spends a transformative summer with him on Prince Edward Island. She finds courage, friendship, and dares to dream of a

About This Book

L. M. Montgomery's "Jane of Lantern Hill" tells the poignant story of Jane Victoria Stuart, a young girl living a dreary life in Toronto under the thumb of her domineering grandmother. Believing her father to be dead, Jane's world is upended when she discovers he is alive and invites her to spend the summer on Prince Edward Island. This journey marks a profound shift, as Jane blossoms in her father's loving care, making friends and finding her voice. The book explores themes of family estrangement, the power of love, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to forge one's own path and reunite a fractured family. It is ideal for middle-grade readers aged 10-14 who enjoy classic stories of resilience and heartwarming family dynamics.

Jane wants a house where mother and father and she could live together without grandmother directing their lives.

Heads up, parents

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Discussion Prompts

How does Jane change throughout the story, and what experiences contribute to her growth?

Discuss the different types of love and family relationships shown in the book. How do Jane's relationships with her mother, father, and grandmother differ?

What role does Prince Edward Island play in Jane's journey of self-discovery?

How does Jane show bravery, even when she is scared?

What do you think about the grandmother's actions? How do they affect Jane and her mother?

If you were Jane, what would you have done when you found out about your parents' separation?

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