Since its first appearance in 1908, this novel has led generations of children to laugh and cry--but mostly laugh--along with this beloved story's vivacious heroine. Now this complete and unabridged edition introduces new readers to the ageless charm of a fanciful world made real by love end friendship.
Life is forever changed at Green Gables, a tranquil farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, with the arrival of a redheaded chatterbox named Anne. The spirited, precocious 11-year-old orphan finds "scope for the imagination" everywhere she looks, transforming the lives of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, her elderly guardians, with her merry doings and misadventures.
Anne--spelled with an "e," as she gravely informs new acquaintances--builds a world of enchantment around Green Gables and its surrounding woodlands, lake, and valleys. Thanks to the freckle-faced girl's imaginative musings, the rustic region's natural wonders blossom into a fairyland of endless romance. Anne's inspired prattle, goodwill, and joie de vivre win her a warm circle of friends, just as they have won the hearts of readers around the world. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Precocious, talkative Anne comes from an orphanage to live on a Canadian farm, where the lively 11-year-old transforms her guardians' placid world with her fanciful chatter and innocent mischief. Anne's goodwill, intelligence, and joie de vivre ultimately endear her to her friends and neighbors as well as readers everywhere.
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Reviewed by Jill Williamson (Oregon), December 19, 2008
When Rachel Lynde sees Matthew Cuthbert wearing his best suit of clothes and driving his buggy out of Avonlea at three in the afternoon she knows something it going on. Why, Matthew should be out in the fields sowing his turnip seed. She hustles over to her neighbors’ house immediately to ask Matthew’s sister, Marilla, what her brother is up to.
Marilla informs Rachel that they’ve decided to adopt a boy to help Matthew with the farm, as he’s getting older and his heart troubles him a good deal. Rachel, a woman who prides herself on speaking her mind, tells Marilla this is a horribly risk plan. Orphans cannot be trusted! They might set fire to the house, rob them blind, or put strychnine in the well.
Anne Shirley is thrilled to meet Matthew Cuthbert. He’s shy, but Anne has no problem chattering on as they drive back to his home. Anne can hardly believe that she is finally going to belong to a family, have a real home of her own. It all seems too good to be true, and when Marilla Cuthbert says, “Where is the boy?” Anne’s dreams are crushed. No one ever did want her. But Marilla isn’t ready to jump to any quick decisions. She decides to let Anne stay on trial to see how things might work out.
Anne Shirley is an endearing orphan: quirky, dramatic, and hilarious. I love Anne. I’ve always loved Anne. She is one of my favorites. She touches my heart in so many ways. I relate to her drama and dreams. Every girl should read this book once, if not over and over. I highly recommend it!
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