I am probably the last adult female in the world to fall in love with Anne Shirley, but it’s finally happened. Her sweet, spunky, imaginative spirit is impossible not to fall in love with.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery is a book I wish I’d read in childhood. I know I would have gobbled up this series just like I did the Little House books. While as a child I could relate to Laura’s tomboyishness and her location on the prairie, I now see in Anne a competitive spirit that I could have also related to, particularly with academics. It also would have been nice to have the American/Canadian contrast while I was a young girl, but at least now I know what I’ve been missing. Just as those around her were spellbound by Anne, so was I. I can’t wait to read more of the series.
Raidergirl, I thought about you often during the reading of this book. I’d love to visit you in PEI someday!
1908, 369 pp.
Rating: 4.5
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I’ve been completing the Canadian Challenge one province (or territory) at a time. And I’ve yet to do PEI. I’m not sure what to pick. I’ve read an Anne pick before, but I like exposing myself to new authors. Who knows, maybe I’ll succumb to the red after all. Glad you enjoyed it.
I am glad you enjoyed Anne so much. The rest of the series is wonderful too, with many other intersting characters. I think Rilla of Ingleside is my favorite although it’s the last one.
And you should certainly come to PEI. Wouldn’t that be fun!
I loved this book too and plan to read the entire series one day.
RaidarGirl can I come visit you in P.E.I when Michelle comes? LOL!
Hi, I came here from the 888 challenge, I also intend to read this one in my challenge. I have read it as a youngster but can’t remember much of it. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it.
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