Book Description:
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables (1908) is a beloved coming-of-age story that follows the imaginative and spirited Anne Shirley, an orphan mistakenly sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert at Green Gables farm on Prince Edward Island. Though the Cuthberts had intended to adopt a boy to help with the chores, Anne’s charm, wit, and unrelenting optimism soon win their hearts — and the hearts of readers around the world.
From academic rivalries and hilarious mishaps to deep friendships and quiet moments of reflection, Anne’s journey is one of personal growth, belonging, and finding joy in life’s simple beauties. With its vivid descriptions of rural life and a heroine who celebrates individuality and resilience, Anne of Green Gables remains a timeless celebration of imagination and the enduring power of home.