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Anne of Green Gables

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In Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery, a spirited and imaginative orphan named Anne Shirley unexpectedly finds a home with two elderly siblings on Prince Edward Island. Her new life is marked by adventures, mishaps, and the forging of deep friendships, all while she endeavours to find her place in a community that is both charmed and challenged by her vibrant personality. This beloved children's novel explores themes of belonging, identity, and the transformative power of love and imagination.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to charming tales set in picturesque rural settings, filled with unforgettable characters. It may appeal to you if you love stories of imaginative and spirited young protagonists who navigate life's adventures and friendships with heart and humour. Perfect for readers who appreciate the timeless themes of friendship, belonging, and personal growth.

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Anne of Green Gables

As soon as Anne Shirley arrived at the snug, white farmhouse called Green Gables, she knew she wanted to stay forever. But would the Cuthberts send her back to the orphanage? The first book in a classic series for young readers.

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Read the timeless classic about the beloved Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphan with a fiery spirit, behind the hit Netflix series Anne with an E—now celebrating a hundred years of this children's favourite.

"Anne is the dearest and most lovable child in fiction since the immortal Alice." - Mark Twain

Eleven-year-old Anne Shirley has never known a real home. Since her parents' deaths, she's bounced around to foster homes and orphanages. When she is sent by mistake to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert at the snug white farmhouse called Green Gables, she wants to stay forever. But Anne is not the sturdy boy Matthew and Marilla were expecting.

She's a talkative redheaded girl with a fierce temper, who tumbles into one scrape after another. Anne is not like anybody else; she is a girl with an enormous imagination and boundless passion. All she's ever wanted is to belong somewhere. And the longer she stays at Green Gables, the harder it is for anyone to imagine life without her.

This special Collector's Edition includes the original, unabridged text, a specially commissioned biography of L.M. Montgomery, and a map of Prince Edward Island.

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Anne of Green Gables is celebrated for its endearing protagonist, drawing comparisons to beloved characters like Alice in literature. The book is praised for its richly illustrated editions, adding a visual element to the enchanting story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553213133

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 1982

Country: United States

Imprint: Bantam Books Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 105.0mm

Height: 175.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author best known for her Anne of Green Gables series, originally published in 1908. This series was met with immediate critical and popular acclaim, translated in over 36 languages and selling more than 50 million copies. L. M. Montgomery's early years spent on lush, green Prince Edward Island live on in the delightful adventures of the loveable, red-headed orphan, Anne Shirley, the stories Mark Twain called "the sweetest creation of child life yet written."

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