Anne of Green Gables

The celebrated classic about a red-headed orphan and the family who falls in love with her. Written for all ages it has been considered a classic childrens novel since the mid-20th century. Set in the late 19th century the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to two middle-aged siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island Canada. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts in school and within the town. The book has been adapted as films television films and animated and live-action television series.