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Anne of Green Gables

By L. M. Montgomery

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| eBook | 9780141921327

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Book Description

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 constContinue

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This book holds a special place in my heart. It was my first "big book" when I was 9. It sparked my love of reading, and for that, I will always cherish the trials and triumphs of the orphan girl who just wanted to be loved.
Some have criticized this book for being overly sentimental. But for ... (continue)

This book holds a special place in my heart. It was my first "big book" when I was 9. It sparked my love of reading, and for that, I will always cherish the trials and triumphs of the orphan girl who just wanted to be loved.
Some have criticized this book for being overly sentimental. But for those who cannot appreciate the simple charm and captivation of innocent childhood, I have no sympathy. This is a lovely, sweet, enchanting book which every young girl should read.

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guaddess said on Aug 18, 2007 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | 1 feedback

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This was a reread. I read the book when I was young. I felt I was meeting an old friend. While the language snd descriptions from a slower, quieter time of life may frustrate the modern mind, the sentiments and values portrayed by Anne are as valid today as ever - perhaps more so, as we live in an a ... (continue)

This was a reread. I read the book when I was young. I felt I was meeting an old friend. While the language snd descriptions from a slower, quieter time of life may frustrate the modern mind, the sentiments and values portrayed by Anne are as valid today as ever - perhaps more so, as we live in an age of selfishness and greed.

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Mbrizz said on Oct 18, 2009 about the Audio CD edition | Add your feedback

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I bought the whole series...
i just want to read the book in english version and it's always been a dream from my childhood time.
i really love this book~!!

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midori said on Aug 15, 2009 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback

very dated but enjoyable

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said on Jan 23, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Lovely.
The freckled girl with red braids is irresistable, with her neverending daydreams and her larger than life optimism. In her unstoppable reverie she turns the pictoresque Candian countryside in Fairyland and her love for life is contagius for the reader.
It is a Classic for young readers, but ... (continue)

Lovely.
The freckled girl with red braids is irresistable, with her neverending daydreams and her larger than life optimism. In her unstoppable reverie she turns the pictoresque Candian countryside in Fairyland and her love for life is contagius for the reader.
It is a Classic for young readers, but is one of those books that reminds me page after page why I'm so addicted to reading.

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Ciski72 said on Jun 9, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Love this coming of age story, we can all relate... better to be smart then pretty but we all would rather be pretty lol

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Cliphs said on Mar 15, 2010 about the Mass Market Paperback edition | Add your feedback