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Title: Complete Anne of Green Gable Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of the Island, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, Anne of Ingleside, Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside) by L.M. Montgomery ISBN: 0-553-60941-6 Publisher: Starfire Pub. Date: 06 October, 1997 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 8 List Price(USD): $36.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.85 (118 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best Book in Literary History
Comment: first of all, let me begin with I LOVE THIS BOOK! I have read this book more times than I can remember...easily more than a dozen...thus, I am going to set my mind to write a glowing review of it.
This book portrays a stunning sketch of Canadian History and Culture in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The character personalities are so real and so amazingly "human" that one cannot help but fall in love with them. You really get a taste of PEI in its glory.
This story is set in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island (Canada), a fictional settlement which is really Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, the place where Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author grew up.
The main character is Anne Shirley...and eleven year old, enigmatic, imaginative, sparkling, highly intelligent orphan who is sent to Green Gables, a farmhouse in Avonlea, under the impression that she was to be adopted by a pair of elderly siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthburt. But, apon arrival to Green Gables, Anne discovers that there had been a horrible mistake...the Cuthburts never wanted a girl...they wanted a boy who could do the chores and help Matthew with the farm. Anne was was in the "depths of dispair". Matthew, on the drive home from the train station had taken a great shine to Anne and had his heart set on keeping her, regardless of any mistake. Marilla, however, was not so easily enchanted. She agreed to let Anne stay at Green Gables on trial, to see if she would behave herself and lend a helpful hand to Marilla. After the trial, Anne is welcomed to Green Gables and flourishes under the love of the Cuthburts and all Avonlea folk. Anne, however, has one big problem. Her Hair. It is a hopeless shade of carrotty red and Anne felt that it was the ugliest hair anyone could imagine. She was extremely sensitive about it and she was horribly embarrassed about it. On her first day of school, Anne's hair was made fun of by Gilbert Blythe, the smartest and handsomest boy in school. "Carrots! Carrots!" he said. Anne's temper got the better of her and she was so angry she broke a slate over his head. After that, for many years, she snubbed Gilbert every time he spoke to her and he developed a boyhood crush on her.
Ah, but to keep this review interesting and the book mysterious, I will stop telling you the story and begin reviewing. The characters in the book are so well-defined that it seems to you that you know every character personally, like an old friend or neighbour.
And by all means, don't let the age recommendation fool you either...this book can be read by all ages alike...and I have no doubt that this book will still be my avid favorite at the age of 85.
The book is not boring, contrary to many opinions of those who read the first chapter of small print and historical settings. The discriptions will place you right into the heart of the story and you find you will laugh and cry while reading this story. Every time I read it I cry at a certain part which I'm not sure if I should reveal to you for fear of spoiling the good parts in the story, but it is dreadfully sad. If you read the book, then you will know what part I am talking about. The one saddest part in the whole story.
Although this book has some old ideas and ways of expressing them, you will learn a great deal of Canadian history through them and there's no doubt in my mind that this book will still be popular decades and most likely even centuries to come.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Classic Story For All Ages
Comment: In our present world, there are so many silly, pointless books about violence and action heroes, books that lack sense and have neither morals nor character development. This story reflects a time when novels were about people just like you and me - people with the same problems, thoughts, and feelings as us.
Anne of Green Gables is a story where a young orphan is adopted by a family in Prince Edward Island, a beautiful area in Canada. The young optimistic girl's imagination often get her into trouble, which makes the book both humorous and enjoyable. The important point about her problems is that they are conflicts faced by many young girls in today's society, despite the fact that she "lived" over a century ago. The character development through the series is what truly makes this piece of literature a classic.
Finally, I would like to say that this is an ideal story for a mother and daughter to read together. This lovely book, full of laughs for all generations, has earned its five stars.
Rating: 5
Summary: My daughter didn't want to finish the book
Comment: My 13 year old daughter is in 8th grade, and although this book's level of reading difficulty is beneath her reading ability she still couldn't put it down. With all of the pressures of school these days it is wonderful that this classic children's novel can still be a source of relaxation and entertainment for our children.
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Title: Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery ISBN: 0553213784 Publisher: Bantam Classics Pub. Date: 01 August, 1988 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title:Anne of Green Gables (1986) Multi Language ASIN: B00005YNTR Publisher: Uav Corporation Pub. Date: 04 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $39.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $35.99 |
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Title: Further Chronicles of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery ISBN: 0553213814 Publisher: Bantam Classics Pub. Date: 01 October, 1989 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title:Anne Of Green Gables - The Sequel ASIN: B00005Y7AN Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $19.98 |
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Title:Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story ASIN: B00005O0ST Publisher: United American Video Pub. Date: 03 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $29.99 |
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