An unforgettable character beloved by generations of readers Redheaded orphan Anne Shirley longs for a real home, somewhere she can truly belong. When she first arrives at the Green Gables house on Prince Edward Island, it’s everything she ever imagined. But to stay, she’ll first have to convince Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert to adopt her. And that means controlling her temper (even when Gilbert … Gilbert Blythe calls her “Carrots”), staying out of trouble (and away from hair dye), and not getting too carried away with her daydreams (though she would make the perfect Lady of Shallot floating down the river). Anne might not always get it quite right, but she does keep things interesting…
Through Anne’s eyes, the ordinary world becomes magical and every day is an adventure. She inspires the dreamer in all of us, never hesitates to say the things we wish we could get away with, and makes us cherish every kindred spirit we meet. It’s no surprise Anne is loved around the world by generations of readers.
This new edition lovingly restores the original, unabridged text and includes an all-new, exclusive introduction with special memories from L.M. Montgomery’s granddaughter.
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Great characters and dialogue.
There is a reason this book is still so popular and recently made for television. It’s hard not to root for Anne through her struggles and triumphs. If you’ve been captivated by the recent television productions, do yourself a favor and go to the original story – you’ll find marked differences – and in my opinion, happily so.
Have read it to our daughters and can’t wait til the granddaughters are old enough. A classic.
How did I miss this growing up?!
After watching the Netflix series based on Anne that ended far too quickly; I wanted to read the original book. A very heartwarming story that builds affection for the characters. A classic read for young and old alike. I loved the story.
This is a marvelous book for youngsters. I read about one third of it (I’m 72) just on a whim, and easily could have read the entire book, if I was a kid again. If you want to get a great read for your young child (especially girls), this is the one.
one of the greatest stories of all time
Wonderful read, I highly recommend this book.