Review of Anne of Green Gables
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Anne of Green Gables is the story that comes to mind when I think about the books I read alone as a child.

There are very few in the readers world that are unfamiliar with this story. The movies made were fantastic and Megan Follows the perfect choice to play Anne with an E, but nothing can compare to the original story.

I picked up Anne of Green Gables because I was challenged on Twitter to pick up a book I loved and read it, instead of picking up a book I should be reading. I read half of the book in a single evening, devouring it with the same satisfaction that I would my mom's potato salad or my grandmothers Texas cake.

My favorite scene in the book is when Anne, just after her performance at White Sands, speaks to the girls and talks about how she likes being just Anne of Green Gables. I'm a person who loves and cherishes home and that, I think, is why I love this book so much. Anne understood me as a child, a teenager and as an adult. She was my literary kindred spirit, as I'm sure she was countless others as well.

One last thing before I wrap this sentimental review up. I still own the 1983 Junior Illustrated Edition of Anne of Green Gables. This is the only book I've read the story in. It's spine is broken and some of the pages are loose and stained with fingerprints or sustained water damage. The illustrations inspire memories of their own, laying on the top bunk of the bunk bed in my grandparents basement, sitting on the big, green chair in my parents living room, eating a sandwich at the battered, scuffed dining table. Each illustration felt like an old friend had emerged from the shadows of my memory and waved hello, and just like that, once again, Anne has inspired my dramatic imagination to flare again.
403845
Anne of Green Gables takes one back to a simpler time.  Each new character is one the reader can either relate to or already knows someone like that.  Having it on Kindle makes it very convenient to take the entire collection with you wherever you go.
1464082
I have had so much fun revisiting my childhood.  Started with Anne of Green Gables and just kept going through Rilla of Ingleside.  It was so nice to have all of them downloaded to my kindle.
3423240
Good but wish it took place in Green Gables with her and Gilbert. I also wish they made more movies!
2985376
My daughter:

"This is my favorite book of all times. I really love it. It's so funny, heartwarming and amazing!! Some people don't like because it is old-fashioned, but that's why I like it. It's different than other
books in a good way. Anne is the perfect character to have. She is imaginative and is an orphan. Most importantly, she hates her red hair and doesn't have a great sense of humor.

When I first read Anne of Green Gables, in third grade, I really wanted to be Anne. Now I am in 6th grade, and I have read it so many times!!!! I love Green Gables and Avonlea!!! Thank you Lucy Montgomery!!! What would we do without Anne of Green Gables?"
4747704
I enjoyed Anne of Green Gables many years ago and decided to get the series to reread as I traveled around Prince Edward Island.  I visited Cavendish and saw many of the places L. M. Montgomery used in her book.  Cavendish itself is a huge disappointment because it is so commercialized.  However, the farm, which is still in her family, and their little cottage was wonderful.
I appreciate the start up book company that produced Anne of Green Gables and other works of L. M. Montgomery in electronic format.  Thank you for taking this on and good luck with your enterprise.
521319
I have not seen the DVD but did go to the movie at the theater. I had read the book and knew that it was great fun if not even close to historically accurate. That is OK by me. The movie is short so has very little time to tell a very long story. I was expecting it to be longer and I think it would have been better if it was longer. Having said that, I thought it was a very beautiful movie and the costumes were wonderful. I thought that Natalie Portman is great as Anne.
3467000
I am a male and over fifty years old. I was introduced to Anne by the  excellent Canadian film production "Anne of Green Gables" and  shortly thereafter began reading L M Montgomery's books. Mark  Twain,along  with thousands of other readers, was struck by Anne and her story. In my  lifetime I've read thousands of books-- Anne of Green Gables is one of the  very best.  It is perceptive, endearing, humourous, heartbreaking, and  real. It's being recommended for children 9 - 12 is ridiculous, most  readers of any age will love and treasure this book.
4787644
"Anne of Avonlea" is the sequel to Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic coming of age novel "Anne of Green Gables." The feisty red-haired orphan Anne Shirley is now a teenager. She has grown up fast, giving up a college scholarship to stay with her ailing foster mother Marilla in Avonlea. Fortunately, thanks to school chum Gilbert Blythe, Anne gets a job as the teacher at the Avonlea one-room school house.

Anne goes into teaching with more than a few romantic ideals. She soon discovers just how hard, and how rewarding, teaching can be. When Marilla inherits two young orphaned relatives, Anne pitches in to help to raise them. Anne will find other worthy challenges as well. She and her old schoolmates will organize a few village improvement projects, some of which don't work out quite as planned. The romantic Anne will be unable to resist doing some match-making for an estranged couple. At book's end, Anne will be shocked when her best friend becomes engaged, and Anne herself will be given a brief glimpse of her own future.

"Anne of Avonlea" is very highly recommended as good heart-warming entertainment to fans of L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" series.
4196569
All of the bookes in the Anne of Green Gables series are wonderful!  I have been reading them over and over again for years and now I share them with my daughter.
3320295
All of Anne of Green Gables is heart-rendering entertainment which is so rare in these modern times. The series is truly our favorite! We really miss the series that was on Disney some years ago but was replaced with the contemporary junk which is now on Disney.
3327960
If you liked Anne of Green Gables: she is all grown up now, and married with children of her own. Life for her youngest daughter takes a serious turn when World War I interrupts her carefree youth, leaving her much changed after four years.
3339768
I loved the Anne of Green Gables series growing up, and I was so happy to find it online! The books are great for children and adults.
3075092
The continuing story of Anne of Green Gables is just as good as the others! The dvd came in good condition and I had no problems while watching it.
4291337
Anne of Green Gables is one of my most favorite series ever. It tells the story of Anne Shirley from when she is brought to Green Gables for the first time, up to when she marries Gilbert Blythe and takes off to Europe to find him when he becomes missing in action. Her character is endearing and you see the beauty of Prince Edward Island through her eyes. Wonderful story, you will love it!
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Wow who thought Anne of Green Gables had so many books in the series. I'm a fast reader and loved re-reading the classic basic stories. But tired after WEEKS of the series that mostly showcased her children's adventures and adult lives. Anne "disappears" in the later books. Didn't read the last two books in the series.
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Just what I was looking for!! This adaptation of the Anne of Green Gables story is a great introduction for an early reader. It hits the high points of the story and captures the endearing and enduring elements of the classic. A must for a children's library!!