Out of the 8 books in this series, Rilla of Ingleside is my favorite. Here's why:
Pros:
*Rilla is nothing like me, and yet I feel as though I understand her.
*The perspective of someone waiting at home while loved ones are, "Where? We're not sure."
*Beebee. Baby, beebebebebebe. I love watching Rilla grow in love for her war orphan. This isn't just a coming-of-age story, it's also a story of wartime. It's beautifully done.
Cons:
*I wasn't enthusiastic about how things turned out for our war baby.
This particular book could stand alone. I love all 8 books, but again, this one is my favorite.