Anne of Green Gables

This treasured coming-of-age story chronicles the journey of a little red-headed orphan Anne Shirley as she struggles to settle into her new life on Prince Edward Island.Anne Shirley is just eleven-years-old when she is mistakenly sent to the Cuthberts Farm in place of the boy they requested. Aging siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to give the orphan a chance and agree to let her stay so long as she helps with the farmwork.Hot-headed strong-willed and armed with a loose tongue Anne soon finds herself running into trouble. She takes the peaceful Avonlea community by storm disturbing the steady rhythm of the villagers life. Stubborn and keen to make a life for herself Anne begins to make lifelong friends (and enemies) in this much-loved coming-of-age classic.Initially published in 1908 Lucy Maud Montgomery brings the quick-witted and vividly imaginative Anne to life in this endearing childrens novel. Incorporating themes of friendship nature morality and ambition Anne of Green Gables has been loved for generations.Read & Co. Childrens is proud to have republished this wonderful edition of Anne of Green Gables. Complete with an introductory author biography this novel is the ideal gift for ambitious young girls with a love of adventure.