I've always been a fan of LM Montgomery since the time i watched Anne Of Green Gables on TV (got the whole set of the Anne 'saga' too!)
This was a book I picked up at a bargain bin and it sure was a bargain! The story is not entirely profound but it was a nice, easy read that sends gentle wisps of days long gone upon you. If you've got kids about 11 or so....start them out on LM Montgomery's memorable books. They're much better than SVH, SVU, etc...