Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1992, Paperback, Reissue)

As a child, this was one of my all-time favorite books and I highly recommend it! It is a delightful fictional story. Children are the intended audience, however I feel that adults might be appreciative of this book as well. This classic was originally written in 1908, so the lifestyles of the characters in the book are quite different from the lifestyles of today’s readers. The language is a bit dated and some of the expressions are not what you’d hear these days. This, to me, is part of the book’s charm; I love the story! I loved it as a child when I read it in the 1980’s and I still love it now.

The heroine, Anne Shirley, is absolutely captivating. She is vivid in every way, from her bright red hair to her overactive imagination. It is amusing to read about her adventures because she does such unexpected things; Anne is quite unpredictable. She has a knack for getting herself into trouble and then charming her way back out of it. Her predicaments were often so funny to read about that I laughed out loud while reading along.

The story is set in Canada on Prince Edward Island, and Lucy Maud Montgomery’s descriptions of the area are another thing that I enjoyed about the story.

If there is a downside to this book, it is that there is not really a mystery to be solved or a cohesive plot with problem and resolution that is spelled out at the end. Rather, this book reveals life as it unfolds for this set of characters, some good things and some bad, some funny things and some sad. At the same time it also gives a glimpse, however idealized, into what life was like before TV, movies and rock and roll; the kids had to be more resourceful in entertaining themselves- and in this book, they definitely were. However, the book does not end neatly with everyone living “happily ever after”. I really appreciate that about this book, but I recognize that others may not see it in the same way. Still, I am very happy to recommend it! It is good, wholesome, enjoyable reading.

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Description was accurate of condition & shipping was right on time. I bought this set for my daughter for Christmas. I purchased it late, but the seller was prompt with shipping and the order came in the mail on Christmas Eve. Faster than purchasing through the scholastic book orders at school. I purchased the Ramona Series through my daughters class book order in early December and I have yet to receive it. I am trying to instill a love of reading & literature in my children and I always make sure they have books with their gifts. If it wasn't for this seller's fast shipping my daughter wouldn't have had any books with her Christmas. I buy ALOT of books and it is great to know I can depend on this seller to keep my children inspired. T H A N K S!!!!

Happy to find all 8 books in one purchase. Granddaughter loved the gift. I have however always thought there was a differentiation between paper back and soft cover ???? Stated these were soft cover and found them to be paper back, upon arrival. Otherwise a "happy purchase".

I had never read the Anne of Green Gables books when I was younger. How I missed them, I'm not sure. However, recently I was able to download the first 3 books on my Ipod but wanted to read the entire set, thus leading to my purchase of the used but in excellent condition entire series. I can now read them at my leisure and also eventually read them to my granddaughter when she's a little older. A wonderful continuing story for any girl (whatever age)!

This was a sentimentally valuable item. That is why I purchased it. They are great stories for children...

I purchased the 'Anne of Green Gables' series on the reccomendation of a friend. I love to read, as does she, and at the age of 58 I had never read this series. I was happy to find the entire set, plus 'Emily', in one place. The condition of the books was good. I am looking forwrd to the readings.

The reading level for this book is 7.3 (A R ), but I read it to my 8 yr old girls and they loved it. Anne is a girl who feels emotions strongly. She describes her life as an orphan being adopted at the age of 10. The book is old fashioned in a good way. I love it!!