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Though this is but the first in a series of books about Anne, it stands alone quite nicely.
When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan to help them on the farm in their old age it’s a surprise to their neighbors. But they, themselves, are surprised to find that the orphan they get is not the strong boy they requested but a skinny, red-haired, highly imaginative 10-year-old girl. Anne quickly becomes enamored of Green Gables, and the Cuthberts are just as quickly enamored of Anne ...more
When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan to help them on the farm in their old age it’s a surprise to their neighbors. But they, themselves, are surprised to find that the orphan they get is not the strong boy they requested but a skinny, red-haired, highly imaginative 10-year-old girl. Anne quickly becomes enamored of Green Gables, and the Cuthberts are just as quickly enamored of Anne ...more
I have read this book before, and when I first started it, I was not a fan of the narrator. But I stuck with it, and it was just wonderful. The narrator did such a good job with each character, making them come to life. She did great voices for all of the characters, and once I got used to her voice it was very soothing. It really made this classic come alive again, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books. Give this one a shot, you will be glad you did. I was given this book for free for
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Re-read 2-22-13. I still love this book! It is probably my favorite story from my childhood! I love how real and sweet Anne is.
August 2011
This book is great. I forgot how funny it is.
This book is great. I forgot how funny it is.
Nov 21, 2009
Mandy Hornsby
marked it as to-read
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Jun 13, 2010
Jean
marked it as to-read
