Citation: Montgomery, L. M. (1908). Anne of Green Gables. L. C. Page & Company.
Anne of Green Gables is a novel written by an Atlantic Canadian author, and follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a red-headed orphan who is adopted erroneously, but charms her way into the hearts of the Cuthbert siblings, and everyone else who meets her.
Her vivid imagination and exceeding dramatic personality are well-known to this day, and will delight readers of all ages, although readers under age 9 will likely need extra help with the book’s old-fashioned vocabulary. The general tone of the story is lighthearted and fun, and Anne’s antics will greatly entertain readers, yet this coming-of-age story also delves into themes of independence, belonging, loyalty, hard work, and contemplates difficult topics like loss and financial instability. Modern readers may not find the Christian values and presented gender roles woven through the story to be relatable or to their taste, but will likely still find this wholesome tale enjoyable.
Read our review of the graphic novel adaptation, Anne of Green Gables: The Graphic Novel (Marsden, 2017), or our other review of the original Anne of Green Gables!