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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I loved this book so much I read all the books by this author!
Good to read an old classic that I missed as a child. A breath of fresh air these days.
What took me so long to read it. I guess I didn’t read much as a little girl.
A classic, well-written with true-to-life characters. I believe it was originally written for children, but it’s a good read for adults, too.
It makes you think.
Anne of Green Gables is one of my all time favorites. I have probably read it fifty times. Never gets old. Wonderful characters and story.
This would have been a perfect read when I was ten years old, as I have always loved to read. But even as a mother and a grandmother I love the characters and the story. Anne was a true delight, someone I would love to spend time even now.
Now that I have grandchildren, I delight in reading favorites from my own childhood to see how they’ve held up over time. I also find them an excellent way to clear my literary palate of the taste of main characters who experienced some trauma and opted to perceive this as the high point of their lives.
In some ways, those characters are similar to Anne in that she also went through some horrific times as a young child. But while she does attempt to play the “poor little orphan girl who nobody wants” card to her advantage at times, it doesn’t work in late 18th century where almost everyone’s life is hard in some way or another. And it especially doesn’t work with her new family, the Cuthberts. Initially Anne’ imaginative view of life irritates the more practical and rigid Morella, whereas softy Mathew quickly becomes entranced by their new addition. But although neither adult is at all unsympathetic to what Anne experienced, Anne is so resilient and irrepressibly determined to see the beauty in the world around her that even she can’t sustain her “poor me” status for long.
We live in a age in which other-reinforcement rather than self-reinforcement reigns, in which people expect others to make them happy. To go along with Anne as she renames local roads, ponds, flowers, or woodlands because their practical given names express so little of their magic is a joy. What’s especially said is knowing how many adults would consider Anne’s resiliency and willingness to find joy in life immature. One can only feel sorry for them.
I’ve watched the series “Annie With an E” and was curious to read the book, which somehow I missed growing up. It was a wonderful story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The descriptions of the countryside were very vivid and visual.
A classic coming-of-age in a simpler time.
Well written and a very good story line.
The “Anne” books have been favorites of mine for years. This is the first book. I love these books so full of love, laughter, and life lessons. They are strong books for girls. Miss Anne Shirley is determined to succeed and willing to work for her dreams.
A classic!
I first read Anne after reading Rebecca of Sunnybrooke Farm. The mother of a friend handed me the first two books and said bring them back when you’re done -my girls have them all. Anne and Prince Edward Island enchanted me. I was a child of the 1950s, but went back in time every day to see how Anne and her friends were faring in Canada in bygone days. Loved the series.
I absolutely loved Anne of Green Gables.
I’ve known of this book for years, but never got around to reading it. It’s a wonderful book, and perfect for younger kids, especially little girls!
I saw the movie but the original book story really opens up a wonderful different world.
Feisty, vulnerable, and talkative dreamer heroine! Part of my growing up memories. Recommend to anyone who wants a glimpse of how things used to be.
i had no idea what this book was about, but thoroughly enjoyed it, wish it could have gone on and on.
One of my all-time favorites!