Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables #1)

Reader reviewed by Julie M. Prince

You know those classics they make you read in school? The stodgy ones that are so dry you have to keep Diet Pepsi close at hand just to make them palatable? Well, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is not that kind of classic. Its the kind that makes writers out of readers. The kind that inspires and lives on for generations despite the fact that its considered light reading and isnt nearly educational and literary enough to make the required reading lists at most schools.

And yes, its old&but its still appealing. Dont believe me? Check out the fourteen reader reviews right here at YABC:

» I want to go to Green Gables! - reviewed by Laurie
» classic I relate to... - reviewed by nelka35
» magical! - reviewed by mzblonde
» Wow! - reviewed by Jamie
» old but new - reviewed by stellargurl
» funny - reviewed by missy
» Popular and wonderful book - reviewed by charlene
» touching and heartfelt - reviewed by chicky
» one of the best books i have read. - reviewed by chickbox
» Is it like the movie ? - reviewed by Veronika
» Unbelievably cute! - reviewed by Marietta
» The Best Book Ever! - reviewed by Jessica M.
» Life was simple then - reviewed by Sandra F.
» A Great Classic - reviewed by Amanda

So, why am I raving about ANNE OF GREEN GABLES? Because its baaaacccckkkk. The one hundred year anniversary edition has officially hit the shelves, complete with original artwork and a fascinating forward, written by L.M. Montgomerys own grandchildren.

Plus, its being simultaneously released with the new prequel, BEFORE GREEN GABLES, by Budge Wilson.

Is it worth checking out a classic? You decide!

Reader reviewed by Jo

I read this book when I was 11. I was at a friends garage sale after another friends birthday party, and the lady said we could have three items free. A few minutes later, I was walking out with six ANNE OF GREEN GABLES books.
I can relate to Anne (though I'm not an orphan) because she and I make a lot of funny, tragic and preventable mistakes. I'll say the characters are the best part. Montgomery gets you to care about (and laugh and cry with) Anne, Marilla, and Matthew, and that is what I love best about the book. I've read about four times so far!

Reader reviewed by Sandra F.

I have read this book at least six times. I am from Prince Edward Island, so Anne is near and dear to my heart.

Anne is the kind of person that can overcome every obstacle and have fun while she is doing it. I liked the fact that she was determined to get an education when most girls were expected to get married and stay at home.

By the way, Prince Edward Island is a special place. Come visit!!

Reader reviewed by Jessica M.

I love the entire series of Anne books. Anne of Green Gables is a book I would love to read over and over again. This is definetly my all-time favorite book and I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested.Although,I would say that this a book girls would be interested because the main character is a girl. Please read Anne of Green Gables;it is one of the best books!

Reader reviewed by Marietta

Exciting and fun to read, Anne Of Green Gables is one of my favourites! It is about an orphan who is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. They want a boy but due to a mistake they were sent Anne. After they get to know her, they decide to keep her with them. This is the beginning of Anne's happy life in Green Gables.

I liked the book mostly because of the funny character of Anne. She is very friendly, talks a lot and expresses her opinion freely, no matter wh o she is talking to. She also gets constantly into trouble because she is always day dreaming.

Anne of Green Gables is a wonderful book that touches your heart. For me, reading it was totally worth it!

Reader reviewed by Veronika

Hi !
I seen a movie called in french "Le bonheur au bout du chemin", I don't know its title in english, but it was this story and I adored it.
It was something so comformtable (especially I want to be a writer, so I understand Anne), something really kind.
Could you tell me, is the movie conform to the book ?

Veronika

Reader reviewed by chickbox

this book is about a girl named Ann Shirley. she is an orphan and has been moved from home after home, taking care of children after children. she is then take to an orphange and waits to be adopted. when she finally is adopted there is a mix up and they send the adoptive parents a little girl(anne) instead of the little boy they asked for. but they soon learn to love anne.

Reader reviewed by chicky

this touching and heartfelt book was one of the best i have ever read. anne falls in love with gilbert and everything turns out okay in the end except for the passing of one character. who? you'll just have to find out for yourself

Reader reviewed by charlene

A beautiful story about an orphan girl set in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Anne Shirley is an absolutely loveable character with very human traits. Beautiful little episodes of a childhood bound together in a remarkable book. Fanatastic for girls who haven't yet forgot how to dream.

Reader reviewed by missy

It is a must read. Anne captures your hearts. Its about a journey of a young orphen who is adopted, and who has a firey attitude and red hair to match. You will laugh and cry. It is a classic.