Re-read this on Thanksgiving and was reminded about how much this book meant to me as a youth. All about the virtues of hard work and "be true to yourself"-ness, Amy's story is one that I can't wait to share with my future daughters. 
 (Confession: One of my future goals is to adapt the story for the silver screen. There will definitely be songs and swooning and a more identifiable antagonist. I've got big plans, but let's just keep that between us for the time being.)