Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables) [Paperback]

L. M. Montgomery (Author), Mary Rubio (Afterword), Elizabeth Waterston (Afterword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0451521137 | ISBN-13: 978-0451521132 | Publication Date: September 1, 1987 | Edition: Reissue

This wonderful book continues the story of young Anne Shirley, popular heroine and mischievous orphan, as she sets out on her teaching career in the town of Avonlea. First published in 1909, this is a beloved classic that continues to appeal to the dreams and aspirations of young people everywhere. A Signet Classic edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This duo continue the adventures of Anne Shirley begun in Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Avonlea (1909) finds her at 16 taking on a job as a school teacher, while in Island (1915), a slightly older Anne moves on to college to continue her own education. Along with the full text, these editions also include scholarly essays. These budget hardcovers are for all fiction collections.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"An exceptional audio. Highly recommended." --Reviewer’s Bookwatch --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Signet Classics; Reissue edition (September 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451521137
• ISBN-13: 978-0451521132
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,599,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lucy Maude Montgomery (1874-1942) was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada, the setting for Anne of Green Gables. She left to attend college, but returned to Prince Edward Island to teach. In 1911, she married the Reverend Ewan MacDonald. Anne of Green Gables, the first in a series of "Anne" books by Montgomery, was published in 1908 to immediate success and continues to be a perennial favorite.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!!!!, July 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've re-read this book (along with the whole series) about 6 times, and I still find it so good it's hard to leave it until I finish it. Lucy Maud created a character that catches your heart strings and won't let go! (Well, I fell in love with Gilbert Blythe, but that doesn't matter)I also reccomend other books by Lucy M. Montgomery featuring Anne as well as others like Emily of New Moon, Kilmeny of the Orchard, and SPECIALLY, A TANGLED WEB. See if you can stop reading them once you have started!!! I asure you that you'll spend hours of enjoyment with them.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anne of Ingleside, February 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Anne of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables, No. 6) (Paperback)

I really liked this book. I enjoyed reading about Anne as a grown woman with children. Her children are really just like her. Their imaginations carry them on some very enjoyable adventures. I think that if you enjoyed the first few books in this series, you'd definately like this one too. To anyone who hasn't read the series yet, start them now. They are all very good books.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable, January 14, 2000

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This review is from: Anne of Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Without a doubt this classic piece of work shaped my life in various ways. I cannot emphasize how positive Anne Shirley is as a character. She is a heroine who is not only beautiful(spirit) but extremely intelligent. The most drastically different aspect of the novel is the fact that the romantic male character, Gilbert, gestures to the idea that "being smart is better than being pretty". How often spoken or written are those words? I believe that phrase is something young girls must recognize as well as understand in life. For beauty is fleeting and knowledge is eternal. Timeless and pure, I suggest this novel for anyone who loves a bit of comedy, romance,intrigue, and pure fun. This novel as well as the entire series is a gift. Enjoy!