We see Anne seek and build relationships not only upon her arrival in Avonlea, but during her time at Queens. I may meet someone who seems a kindred spirit, but lack the time or, let's be honest, sheer boldness to approach them and seek to build a friendship. Even now, I am hesitant, awkward and scattershot at building relationships. I also like that Anne talks straightforwardly about wanting, seeking and building friendships. I love that she approaches life enthusiastically, despite have spent a decade belonging to no one. Like my middle daughter, there is no lukewarm with Anne. She makes mistakes, as we all do, but her mistakes are much funnier than my own feel and she makes me see the value in learning from each of them, laughing at them and moving on. So, I decided that a book that feels like an old friend after twenty years deserves five stars.Īnne Shirley must be one of the most delightful characters ever written, largely because she is far from perfect. Reading about Anne's appreciation for life's loveliness made me appreciate my daughters and long to live more in-the-moment myself.

Anne was even more delightful than I recalled, since I now have daughters who share her 'scope for imagination,' her penchant for large words and her zest for life.

In spite of the amount of time that has elapsed, I clearly recall reading the last book in the series very slowly and thinking to myself, 'I will be so sad to not be able to read about Anne anymore.' When I picked up this book a few days ago to re-read it, I found within a few chapters that it was like seeing an old friend. I've read the Anne of Green Gables series once before - over twenty years ago. Discover timeless favourites from Peter Pan and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.I don't often give books five stars and as I neared the end of this book, I gave some thought to how many stars this book deserved. To grow up to have auburn hair! Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can find out about the real Green Gables, the plucky author and more! Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Smashing a slate over Gilbert Blythe’s head. My likes: Living at the Green Gables with Marilla and Matthew, my bosom-friend Diana, dresses with puff sleeves. My dislikes: Being an orphan, having red hair, being called ‘carrots’ by Gilbert Blythe.

Title: Anne of Green Gables: Vintage Children’s Classics

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