Customer Reviews
Not just for children 
2007-04-09
I first read "Anne of Green Gables" when I was a young teenager. It had been my mother's favorite book and was not in print at the time. My grandmother had a copy of this book as well as most of the other "Anne books". I was completely enchanted by the odd little red headed orphan who spelled her name with an "e". At the end of two weeks, I had read all of the Anne books and started over at the first. As the years passed, the books came back into publication and I've purchased copies of everything by L.M. Montgomery that is in print. More than 20 years later and I still love the Anne books.
L.M. Montgomery created characters so believable that you can imagine your own joy at seeing the White Way of Delight for the first time or the mortification of jumping into bed on top of your best friends grumpy old aunt. This is a story you can read over and over and never be bored. I must warn you though. When this story ends, you will want to pick up "Anne of Avonlea" and when you finish that one, you won't want to waste any time picking up "Anne of the Island". Unlike other sequels or series, the story doesn't get old or redundant. Anne goes to Queens and then makes it to college. She marries and has children of her own in "Anne's House of Dreams" and "Anne of Windy Poplars". Finally, the series ends with stories of her children in "Rainbow Valley" and with "Rilla of Ingleside" as her youngest deals with being a young woman during WWI. Instead of buying just the first book, buy the set, The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, ... Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside)
My favorite red headed snippet 2007-02-05
It would be impossible to tell how many times I have read this book but I must say that I have never gotten through it without laughing out loud as well as shedding a few tears.
Anne is possibly the most charming and adorable character that I have ever read about. I love her dreamy mind, her unconditional love, her sometimes uncontrollable imagination, and her positivity.
Too good to leave on the shelf! 2007-01-30
"Anne of Green Gables" is one of those books that make you appreciate the little things in life. The beauty and gentleness of the words of this book are just so inspiring. It is deffinately my favorite in the series of 8. The first chapter or two is a bit slow, but don't let that stop you! I was 12 when I first read it, and let me tell you, I have fallen in love with everything Anne and beyond! Don't put this one aside, trust me.
For Everyone With An Imagination 
2007-01-28
I would give Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery 4 stars because it is a perfect book for anyone, but tends to drag in some places. The book begins with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who want to adopt an orphan boy to help out on their farm. To their surprise, when Matthew goes to pick up this boy from the railway station, they get Anne Shirley, an orphan girl with a vivid imagination. After a few days, Matthew convinces his sister Marilla to raise Anne so long as Matthew never goes easy on the skinny redhead of eleven years. Little did they know, they were investing in the trip of a lifetime. While growing up in Avonlea, nothing excites her more than "kindred spirits," which she seems to find around every corner. Since there is nothing terribly exciting happening in Avonlea, Anne makes her own adventures. She renames places with her boundless imagination, such as The Lake of Shining Waters and The White Way of Delight. Anne spends many of her adventures with her bosom friend, Diana Barry, who has decidedly strict parents and a big heart. Anne becomes passionate about school and excels in her class with only one challenger-Gilbert Blythe, who Anne has hated since her first day of school. In Anne's words, it will give you "thills." If you enjoyed reading of the maturing girls in Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, or the imaginative worlds in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis, then you will enjoy reading this classic. I am a seventh grader in North Carolina who enjoys reading when I have the chance.
A perfect companion on a dreary day! 2007-01-26
Whenever life gets me down, I read this book...it has all the elements that make you feel inspired to live your life to the fullest & attain your dreams. The story of the orphan Anne Shirley is a story for the ages, and yes, definitely a story to be read again & again, and shared with family & friends. It was after reading this as a child that i determined the perfect place to live would be on Prince Edward Island, Canada:)Read this and watch the Anne Of Green Gables DVD [Megan Fellowes does a great job as Anne].
Anne of Green Gables 2008-01-14
Book arrived in good condition and in a timely manner. Excellent rating for seller. Would purchase from seller in future.
Truly a wonderful novel. 2007-08-17
No matter what age you are or what genre of book you usually read, this is a terrific work of art. Everyone should take a rainy afternoon off to sit back, relax and read one of the greatest novels ever published. (And all other novels in the Anne of Green Gables series is just as exceptional!)
Great gift 2007-08-14
My niece loves this book. She was gifted them for past christmas. She says she has read it several times now. Great story for the almost teen.
An excellent book for girls 2007-08-13
but my whole family loves this book along with the whole series. L.M. Montgomery's style of writing brings you right in with Anne. She makes the reader feel like a kindred spirit.
A girl who is accidentally chosen to be adopted winds up being the best thing that ever happened to Green Gables. Lots of fun and excitement is the only thing that can describe the life of Anne.
A Great Classic Read 2007-04-18
Anne of Green Gables is about an orphan who is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. It takes Anne awhile to adjust to life in the elegant Green Gables, and gets into some pretty funny mishaps, like accidently giving her friend Diana too much raspberry cordial, for example, but in the end finds her way. Anee's point fo view is hilarious and very entertaining. This is a wonderful read for girls everywhere and is a classic that is not to be missed.
