Books with title ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: Anne Shirley Series

For more than a century, these classic novels have been enchanting readers young and old. Now, all eight books in the Anne of Green Gables series are brought together in this special collector's edition box set. Here we can follow all the adventures of the feisty redhead with the boundless imagination—from her arrival at Green Gables through her days as the teacher at Avonlea school to her marriage to Gilbert Blythe and motherhood to six inquisitive, high-spirited children of her own. Travel back to a simpler, more tranquil time and remind yourself why Mark Twain dubbed Anne "the dearest and most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice." These beautifully designed paperback editions will make a wonderful addition to the shelves of booklovers and Anne aficionados alike.

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all ages, it has been considered a children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who had intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.Since publication, Anne of Green Gables has sold more than 50 million copies and has been translated into 20 languages. Numerous sequels were written by Montgomery, and since her death another sequel has been published, as well as an authorized prequel. The original book is taught to students around the world.It has been adapted as film, made-for-television movies, and animated and live-action television series. Anne Shirley was played by Megan Follows in the 1985 Canadian produced movie. Plays and musicals have also been created, with productions annually in Canada since 1964 of the first musical production, which has toured in Canada, the United States, Europe and Japan.

Fall in love with spirited, redheaded orphan Anne Shirley as she wins the hearts of everyone in the small town of Avonlea in this beloved children’s classic.For generations, readers have been charmed by the special world of Green Gables, an old-fashioned farm outside a town called Avonlea. Eleven-year-old Anne Shirley has arrived in this verdant corner of Prince Edward Island only to discover that the Cuthberts—elderly Matthew and his stern sister, Marilla—want to adopt a boy, not a feisty redheaded girl. But before they can send her back, Anne—who simply must have more scope for her imagination and a real home—wins them over completely.Anne of Green Gables—the inspiration for the Netflix series Anne with an E—is a much loved classic that explores all the vulnerability, expectations, and dreams of a child growing up. It is a wonderful portrait of a time, a place, a family...and most of all, love.Includes an Afterword by Jennifer Lee Carrell

Anne is described as bright and quick, eager to please, talkative, and extremely imaginative. She has a pale face with freckles and usually braids her red hair. When asked her name, Anne asks Marilla to call her Cordelia, which Marilla refuses; Anne then insists that if she is to be called Anne, it must be spelled with an e, as that spelling is "so much more distinguished." Marilla at first says the girl must return to the orphanage, but after a few days she decides to let her stay. Marilla feels that she could be a good influence on the girl and had also overheard that another disagreeable woman in town might take Anne in instead. As a child of imagination, Anne takes much joy in life and adapts quickly, thriving in the close-knit farming village. Her talkativeness initially drives the prim, duty-driven Marilla to distraction, although Matthew falls for her charm immediately. Anne says that they are "kindred spirits." The book recounts Anne's adventures in making a home: the country school where she quickly excels in her studies; her friendship with Diana Barry (her best or "bosom friend" as Anne fondly calls her); her budding literary ambitions; and her rivalry with classmate Gilbert Blythe, who teases her about her red hair. For that he earns her instant hatred, although he apologizes many times. As time passes, Anne realizes she no longer hates Gilbert but cannot bring herself to admit it. However, by the end of the book they become friends. The book also follows Anne's adventures in quiet, old-fashioned Avonlea. Episodes include her play time with friends (Diana, Jane Andrews and Ruby Gillis), her run-ins with the unpleasant Pye sisters (Gertie and Josie), and domestic mishaps such as dyeing her hair green (while intending to dye it black) or accidentally getting Diana drunk (by giving her what she thinks is raspberry cordial but is currant wine).

The beloved classic story from L.M. Montgomery of the orphan who captured readers’ hearts around the world—now includes an excerpt from Sarah McCoy’s novel Marilla of Green Gables—a bold, heartfelt tale of life at Green Gables . . . before Anne.Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert had planned to adopt a boy to help out around Green Gables farm. But waiting for Mathew at the train station is freckle-faced, red-headed Anne Shirley—a talkative eleven-year-old orphan with a heart full of dreams and a desperate longing for a home.From the moment Anne arrives, Green Gables will be transformed forever.

Anne is adopted by the Cuthberts even after a great mistake at the orphanage. But the frail red-headed young girl stays, even though not wanted at first. She is raised strictly but lovingly by the Cuthberts whose world is set upside down by her wonderful, creative and sometime crazy and eccentric ways. In the end, she gives them endless joy as she grows into womanhood. Table of Contents: Chapter I - Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Surprised Chapter II - Matthew Cuthbert Is Surprised Chapter III - Marilla Cuthbert Is Surprised Chapter IV - Morning at Green Gables Chapter V - Anne's History Chapter VI - Marilla Makes Up Her Mind Chapter VII - Anne Says Her Prayers Chapter VIII - Anne's Bringing-Up Is Begun Chapter IX - Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified Chapter X - Anne's Apology Chapter XI - Anne's Impressions of Sunday School Chapter XII - A Solemn Vow and Promise Chapter XIII - The Delights of Anticipation Chapter XIV - Anne's Confession Chapter XV - A Tempest in the School Teapot Chapter XVI - Diana Is Invited to Tea with Tragic Results Chapter XVII - A New Interest in Life Chapter XVIII - Anne to the Rescue Chapter XIX - A Concert a Catastrophe and a Confession Chapter XX - A Good Imagination Gone Wrong Chapter XXI - A New Departure in Flavorings Chapter XXII - Anne is Invited Out to Tea Chapter XXIII - Anne Comes to Grief in an Affair of Honor Chapter XXIV - Miss Stacy and Her Pupils Get Up a Concert Chapter XXV - Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleeves Chapter XXVI - The Story Club Is Formed Chapter XXVII - Vanity and Vexation of Spirit Chapter XXVIII - An Unfortunate Lily Maid Chapter XXIX - An Epoch in Anne's Life Chapter XXX - The Queens Class Is Organized Chapter XXXI - Where the Brook and River Meet Chapter XXXII - The Pass List Is Out Chapter XXXIII - The Hotel Concert Chapter XXXIV - A Queen's Girl Chapter XXXV - The Winter at Queen's Chapter XXXVI - The Glory and the Dream Chapter XXXVII - The Reaper Whose Name Is Death Chapter XXXVIII - The Bend in the Road

The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen, who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & Judy Inc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theater and performing arts. Their projects often involve research into the visual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is a theater set and costume designer and contributed advice on the period clothing for the illustrations.Scott created these drawings in scratchboard ­ an engraving medium which evokes the look of popular art from the period of these stories. Scratchboard is an illustration board with a specifically prepared surface of hard white chalk. A thin layer of black ink is rolled over the surface, and lines are drawn by hand with a sharp knife by scraping through the ink layer to expose the white surface underneath. The finished drawings are then scanned and the color is added digitally.One thing’s for certain, no house that Anne’s in will ever be dull.” That’s what Marilla Cuthbert says about Anne, the lively red-headed orphan she and her brother Matthew adopt. For decades, girls have agreed, eagerly reading every book in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s series that chronicles Anne’s coming of age.