Description
Since its first publication in 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been a continuous international best-seller. The book has been translated into 36 languages and sold over 50 million copies worldwide. This novel by the Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery has many successful television adaptations on PBS, The Disney Channel, and Netflix, captivating children and adults from all over the world. Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel. It tells the story of an orphan girl, Anne Shirley. Two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea, but red-headed, smart, and wildly imaginative Anne Shirley was mistakenly sent to them. The book recounts the adventures of Anne at Green Gables, where the girl finally finds her home.
