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. |
