Lantern Hill

As I huge fan of L.M.

This was one of my favorite books as a child. I even had the book on tape, read by the same wonderful young actress that portrayed Jane in the film.

I first watched this movie when I was late-elementary-school age (about ten-ish, if I remember properly). I was mesmerized, ironically, by the scenes that did not take place in the book (Colleen Dewhurst's character, and the nightmares).

While young Sarah Polley is not meant to be the featured child in this film she certainly steals the limelight from Mairon Bennett. She does a wonderful job as the young cockney orphan who becomes Jane Stuart's staunchest ally.

I absolutely loved this movie. I can't believe they didn't release it in theaters.

If you love the book, don't bother with this tepid adaptation that makes far more changes than necessary. The book is a real joy, and director Sullivan's supernatural additions are simply painful.