Rainbow Valley, the seventh book in the Anne of Green Gables series explores the world of Anne & Gilbert s six children along with the exploits of the Merediths, the children of the town s new minister. With no mother and an absent-minded father, the Meredith children are not being properly brought up. This leads to their many adventures causing the ladies of the town to gossip, risking their father s job. These kind-hearted, but misguided children fumble their way through bringing themselves up, and learn about life and love along the way. Summary by Robin Cotter