Anne of Green Gables, 100th
Anniversary Edition by L.M.
Montgomery
A Great Read!
When Marilla Cuthberts brother, Matthew, returns home to Green Gables
with a chatty redheaded orphan girl, Marilla exclaims, But we asked for a
boy. We have no use for a girl. Its not long, though, before the Cuthberts
cant imagine how they could ever do without young Anne of Green
Gables--but not for the original reasons they sought an orphan.
Somewhere between the time Anne confesses to losing Marillas
amethyst pin (which she never took) in hopes of being allowed to go to a
picnic, and when Anne accidentally dyes her hated carrot-red hair green,
Marilla says to Matthew, One things for certain, no house that Annes in
will ever be dull. And no book that shes in will be, either. This adapted
version of the classic, Anne of Green Gables, introduces younger readers
to the irrepressible heroine of L.M. Montgomerys many stories. Adapter
M.C. Helldorfer includes only a few of Annes mirthful and poignant
adventures, yet manages to capture the freshness of one of childrens
literatures spunkiest, most beloved characters. Theres just enough to
make beginning readers want more--luckily, theres a lot more in the
originals! Illustrator Ellen Beier creates vibrant pictures to portray the
beauty of the land around Green Gables and the spirited nature of Anne
herself. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
Personal Review: Anne of Green Gables, 100th Anniversary
Edition by L.M. Montgomery
Story Overview
On Prince Edward Island in the little town of Avonlea, brother and sister
Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to adopt a young boy to help out
around their farm. Both are getting older and know they'll need some help
to keep the farm going. They send word to a local woman who is going to
the orphanage to bring them home an 11-year-old boy. But when Matthew

goes to the train station to pick up the boy, he is surprised to find a young
girl -- Anne Shirley.
Shy and tongue-tied around others, Matthew reluctantly agrees to take
Anne home until the mix-up can be sorted out. But on the ride home, Anne
charms Matthew with her imagination, vivacity and view of the world. By
the time they reach the Cuthbert house at Green Gables, he is convinced
he wants Anne to stay with them. His sister, Marilla, is not so sure -- but
after a few days -- she too falls under Anne's spell and the little orphan girl
finds a home in Green Gables.
The book focuses on Anne's coming of age at Green Gables -- her
problems with her flaming red hair, her big imagination, her dreaminess
and the various escapades and problems caused by all of these aspects of
her personality. She finds a "bosom friend" in her neighbor Diana and
flourishes at the local school -- except for her long-standing rivalry with
Gilbert Blythe (who dared to call her "Carrots" one time.) The book follows
Anne until her entry into the Queen's school and eventual return home to
Green Gables.
My Thoughts
What can I say? This book was so charming and delightful! I cannot
imagine a reader who would not fall in love with Anne -- it is no surprise
that all of Avonlea falls under her spell! I know this is considered a
children's book, and I wish I had read it when I was Anne's age -- I know I
would have just adored her and modeled myself after her!
The writing is just delightful, and Anne's frequent monologues are just so
charming. She is the type of person who is so full of life, zest and (most of
all) IMAGINATION that you feel yourself drawn to her -- just like Matthew
and Marilla. I love that she hates her red hair and freckles, frets about not
having puffs on her sleeves, and daydreams while she is supposed to be
doing chores. Anne is so relatable and down-to-earth that even a modern
day girl could relate to her. After all, what tween girl doesn't fret about the
physical attributes that make them different, wish for clothes of the latest
fashion and spend inordinate amount of times daydreaming?
The other charm of the book was Anne's love of nature and her constant
ecstasy at the beauty around her. I've never been to Prince Edward Island
(located in Canada) but the descriptions in the book make it sound like an
idyllic and enchanted place. (Of course, Anne could make anything sound
amazing and better than life.)
My Final Recommendation
Anne of Green Gables definitely deserves its place as a classic of
children's literature. I am so glad I took the time to read it, and I would
recommend it unreservedly to a reader looking for a charming and
delightful book that hearkens back to a simpler time and space. And if you

have a young girl in your life with literary tendencies, I think this would
make a wonderful gift! I wish I'd gotten it when I was young!
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