Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables No. 2)
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Read in January, 1997
"For a moment Anne's heart fluttered queerly and for the first time her eyes faltered under Gilbert's gaze and a rosy flush stained the paleness of her face. It was as if a veil that had hung before her inner-consciousness had been lifted, giving to her view a revelation of unsuspected feelings and realities. Perhaps, after all, romance did not come into one's life with pomp and blare, like a gay knight riding down; perhaps it crept to one's side like an old friend through quiet ways; perha...more
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Read in June, 2008
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The only reason that I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because there was not enough Gilbert/Anne romance:) It was soooo fun to read about Davy though. He and his twin sister Dora go and live with Anne and Marilla after their mom dies. He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO mischievous but so cute at the same time. He asks so many questions, and at the end of each question says, "I want to know":) It is so funny. Anne also has a boy in her classroom that is really cute named Paul. He has just as m...more
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At sixteen Anne is grown up. . . almost. Her gray eyes shine like evening stars, but her red hair is still as peppery as her temper. In the years since she arrived at Green Gables as a freckle-faced orphan, she has earned the love of the people of Avonlea and a reputation for getting into scrapes. But when Anne begins her job as the new schoolteacher, the real test of her character begins. Along with teaching the three Rs, she is learning how complicated life can be when she meddles in someone e...more
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Read in June, 2008
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I never read these books when I was young, so I thought I would try one now and see what I think.
Anne of Avonlea was a charming story of a girl of seventeen who is becoming a woman. She serves as the schoolmarm of Avonlea school and continues to live with Marilla, who brought her through the past few years. The descriptions of Anne, her friends and pupils, and of Avonlea were detailed and beautiful. Although the vocabulary in this story is pretty advanced, the storyline itself is unobjectio...more
Anne of Avonlea was a charming story of a girl of seventeen who is becoming a woman. She serves as the schoolmarm of Avonlea school and continues to live with Marilla, who brought her through the past few years. The descriptions of Anne, her friends and pupils, and of Avonlea were detailed and beautiful. Although the vocabulary in this story is pretty advanced, the storyline itself is unobjectio...more
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Read in June, 2008
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Anne of Avonlea is a delightful continuation of the story of Anne Shirley, who many readers can claim captured them in Anne of Green Gables. The Anne depicted in Anne of Avonlea seems to have a kind of disconnect from the one depicted in the first novel, making this second a difficult one to get into at first, but the scenes and adventures that once-orphan Anne Shirley finds herself in once again make up for the difference in her character. This is a classic novel and one that I would recommend ...more
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One of the gaping holes in my book collection is the Anne collection--I used to read them at the library, so I've never owned my own set. I've decided to start picking them up a book at a time at my used bookstore and rereading them. After-words didn't have Green Gables, so I started with Avonlea. I think this one has some of the funniest Anne-related hijinks (falling through the shed, the blue hall, her red nose when welcoming a famous author). Plus it has Hester Gray, which is one of my favori...more
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Read in July, 2008
Anne has put her academic ambitions aside in order to stay with Marilla, whose eyesight will deteriorate if she continues to read and sew. She launches her teaching career at the Avonlea school, spends time with her old friends, makes some new ones, and helps Marilla raise 6-year-old twins, distant orphaned cousins. There was a bit more about other characters and not enough about Anne, but it's lovely seeing her grow up so well, and at the same time continue to get into scrapes.
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Read in January, 1968
In Jr High school I played a part in the play we presented. I have loved Anne for a very LONG time. I wanted to play Anne, after all I had long red hair, but they gave it to a blonde! A BLONDE who never did learn the lines.
No, I'm not bitter!
But I love Lucy and the stories of Anne. I am a lot like little Anne in that I do things without thinking it through and my motto has been, "Tomorrow is a day without any mistakes in it". Thank you Ms Montgomery for this fabulous series.
No, I'm not bitter!
But I love Lucy and the stories of Anne. I am a lot like little Anne in that I do things without thinking it through and my motto has been, "Tomorrow is a day without any mistakes in it". Thank you Ms Montgomery for this fabulous series.
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Read in August, 2007
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I have always wanted to read it.recommends it for: anyone
This story continues the life of Anne Shirley and her life in Avonlea. In this book she is a teacher and enbarks on life on her own in many ways. In my view this is a fantastic book, but not as good as the first and some of the latter Anne books. I love Anne-- she is everything that I want to be-- passionate, loving, kind, paient (most of the time) and in latter stories a great mom and not judgemental. If you have not read the Anne stories you are really missing out.
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Read in October, 2007
It is always lovely to revisit Prince Edward Island, although none of the books in the Anne series ever quite match up to the original. Reading the books that follow "Green Gables" is somewhat like going to a class reunion. Anne has grown up and it is hard not to miss her charming foibles and constant mishaps, but it is also reassuring to catch up with her and know that her life has turned out as well as you had hoped.
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Read in July, 2008
I'm rereading the Anne books. LOVED the first one; this one, not as much.
Having kids of my own, I'm amused by the twins' escapades (though Davy's baby talk is a little annoying!), but I find Anne's student Paul SUCH a goodie-goodie that I can't enjoy the book as much as I'd like!! I also wish there was more written about Gilbert and Anne's time together.
It's still a classic though, and worth reading.
Having kids of my own, I'm amused by the twins' escapades (though Davy's baby talk is a little annoying!), but I find Anne's student Paul SUCH a goodie-goodie that I can't enjoy the book as much as I'd like!! I also wish there was more written about Gilbert and Anne's time together.
It's still a classic though, and worth reading.
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I have always loved this series. It is classic! I think I kind of identify with Anne - we both are red heads who feel everything passionately and are bit melodramatic, fiercely loyal to our bosom friends, and desperately trying to be good and learn self mastery! I loved the way Anne grows in this book and touches the lives of those around her, the romance that develops, and all the lovely details! A favorite.
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Read in June, 2008
I love Anne Shirley! These books are so romantic and proper. It just makes me feel like there is good in this world. I love the swearing parrot that Mr. Harrison owned. I do wish that there was more of the Gilbert/Anne romance in this book, but what can we expect. She's only 16/17 years old and just maturing and growing up completely. I'm sure I'll get more romance on that end in the next book.
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Read in May, 2008
Something about these books makes me want to live back in these times. While Anne has her adventures, her ups and downs, her scrapes, life overall seems so much more simple. To have your biggest worry be the puffs on your sleeves would be heaven. I have enjoyed everything I've read of L.M. Montgomery, and I'd recommend the book to anyone who needs some fluff for a while.
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Read in May, 2008
Although I didn't like this book as well as the first, it was still fun to read it to Bianca and we enjoyed it. I was hoping more would happen with Anne's personal life, but most of it revolved around the others living in Avonlea, with very little actually happening to Anne but making a couple friends. Nonetheless, we are moving on the Anne of the Island next.
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Read in April, 2008
I'm listening to this on my iPod when I work out. So it's taking me awhile. I listened to the abridged version of Anne of Green Gables on vacation, and either I fell asleep on the beach for a long time, or the abridgement cut out a lot of stuff. All of a sudden she was 5 years older. Anyway, this is a pretty good story, so far.
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Read in November, 2007
I really enjoyed this book also, but not as much as Anne of Green Gables. Maybe it's because I'm waiting for something to happen between Gilbert and Anne. It just wasn't as exciting and dreamlike, but then again Anne is growning up. What do I expect? I still loved it and can't wait to read the next book in the series!
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Read in August, 2007
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In this second installment of the Anne Shirley books, Anne grows from 16 to 18 years old and starts to become an adult. Like Anne of Green Gables and Kilmeny of the Orchard, I printed out this book and took it to Greece with us. As Dorothy and I read it, we threw away pages so we wouldn't have to carry them any more.
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