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Anne of Green Gables is a Canadian children’s classic. Written a hundred years ago, it tells the story of Anne, an orphan who is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, middle-aged siblings who live in the mythical town of Avonlea, PEI.
This story is part of the national psyche here in Canada. L.M. Montgomery became famous in her lifetime, and has remained so. Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry is pretty much based on Anne. There have been musicals, plays, tv series, movies, heck even anime based on this book.
So is it worth the hype? In a word, yes. Anne Shirley is an over the top heroine, full of fancy language and vivid daydreams. Her bright outlook on the world is infectious. You want to spend time with Anne and be swept up in her enthusiasm. You can understand why the town of Avonlea falls in love with her.
There is a reason why this has lasted one hundred years. Go get it.