This is a series I still like to read, year after year. Anne was my daydreaming companion, confidant and bosom buddy- I watched her grow up as I grew up myself. My favorites of the series (besides the classic first) are Anne of the Island and Rilla of Ingleside.
I do wish I had Anne's vocabulary. Of the many imaginative replies she comes up with one of my favorites is, "I am well in body although considerably rumpled in spirit."
This book is about a girl named Anne. She's an orphan who moves in with siblings named Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Anne is described as a youthful redhead girl with freckles across her cheeks, and her long red hair is usually up in braids. Anne is a pretty positive person, and she's really, really, really, talkative. This book is about her life living under Marilla and Matthew's house. The story goes from when she was a young girl, up until she turns into a young adult.
I don't want to say that this book is for "just girls," because I'm sure that there are many guys who would like this book as well. However, I would like to say that this is a simple story with no violence. I guarantee that this book is one that everyone should read. I now understand why it's considered to be a classic. It has all the aspects of a great story. It's funny, sad, happy, scary, and you can't help but fall in love with Anne. She's a girl who will live in our hearts, from this generation, and to many more to come.
This is a good mini version of the original story written for beginning readers. The book was engaging for my youngest reader and it prompted an opportunity for further discussion afterwards. Easy and quick read.
This was the first chapter book that I read as I child, and this was the point where I got it. I understood why people read, and I haven't stopped since. I don't know how many times I've read these books (10? 20?) but they are among my absolute favorites.