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Anne of Green Gables

By L. M. Montgomery
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Anne of Green Gables is a charming story about Anne Shirley, an imaginative, spirited orphan mistakenly sent to live with the elderly Cuthbert siblings at Green Gables farm. Instead of the boy they expected, they get Anne, whose vibrant personality brings joy and chaos to their quiet rural life in Avonlea, as she navigates new friendships and adventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you love classic children's literature filled with adventure, imagination, and humour. It follows the spirited and talkative orphan who transforms the lives of those around her in the charming village of Avonlea, making it a heart-warming read. Ideal for those who appreciate tales of personal growth, friendship, and the beauty of a rural setting.

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Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter.

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Anne of Green Gables is the classic children's book by L. M. Montgomery.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter. It's not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without 'their' Anne - and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town.

L. M. Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, in 1874. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems, and novels, but she is best known for Anne of Green Gables and its sequels, inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Island. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 and was buried in Cavendish on her beloved island.

Other books by L. M. Montgomery:

Anne of Green Gables; Anne of Avonlea; Anne of the Island; Anne of Windy Poplars; Anne's House of Dreams; Anne of Ingleside; Rainbow Valley; Rilla of Ingleside; Emily of New Moon; Emily Climbs; Emily's Quest; Pat of Silver Bush; Mistress Pat; The Story Girl; The Golden Road; Kilmeny of the Orchard; The Blue Castle; Magic for Marigold; A Tangled Web; Jane of Lantern Hill.

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Anne of Green Gables is highly praised for its charming portrayal of an imaginative girl named Anne Shirley who transforms the lives of those around her. Reviewers admire the vivid depiction of the rural Prince Edward Island setting and the warmth and humour of Anne's adventures. The book is celebrated for its themes of friendship, belonging, and identity, making it a beloved classic among children and adults alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141323749

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Illustration: b & w chapter openers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

L. M. Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island, in 1874. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems and novels but she is best known for Anne of Green Gables and its sequels, inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Island. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 and was buried in Cavendish on her beloved island.

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