The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, ... Rainbow Valley, Rilla of Ingleside) | 
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| Author: L.m. Montgomery
Publisher: Starfire
Category: Book
List Price: $44.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  182 reviews
Sales Rank: 3413
Format: Box Set
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 497
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 6.6 x 4.4
ISBN: 0553609416
UPC: 076783031920
EAN: 9780553609417
ASIN: 0553609416
Publication Date: October 1, 1990
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Condition: ALL BOOKS ARE BRAND NEW
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When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island, send for a boy orphan to help them out at the farm, they are in no way prepared for the error that will change their lives. The mistake takes the shape of Anne Shirley, a redheaded 11-year-old girl who can talk anyone under the table. Fortunately, her sunny nature and quirky imagination quickly win over her reluctant foster parents. Anne's feisty spirit soon draws many friends--and much trouble--her way. Not a day goes by without some melodramatic new episode in the tragicomedy of her life. Early on, Anne declares her eternal antipathy for Gilbert Blythe, a classmate who commits the ultimate sin of mocking her hair color. Later, she accidentally dyes that same cursed hair green. Another time, in her haste to impress a new neighbor, she bakes a cake with liniment instead of vanilla. Lucy Maud Montgomery's series of books about Anne have remained classics since the early 20th century. Her portrayal of this feminine yet independent spirit has given generations of girls a strong female role model, while offering a taste of another, milder time in history. This lovely boxed gift collection comprises 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, and Rilla of Ingleside. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
Favorites for nearly 100 years, these classic novels follow the adventures of the spirited redhead Anne Shirley, who comes to stay at Green Gables and wins the hearts of everyone she meets.
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Childhood Favorite that Continues to Charm July 1, 2008
I can't think of a better set of books to give to a daughter, niece, granddaughter, etc. When I first read Anne, I was a little too young for some of the vocabulary, but I got through it, and really loved the books. They shaped my reading tastes and my imagination. Anne is funny and charming as a character, and Montgomery skillfully shows how she matures and becomes just as endearing as a woman. I could identify with Anne's flights of imagination and romance. Themes include family bonds, love, and passionate pursuit of learning. These are great universal themes that still ring true today. Montgomery also adds the occasional bit of satire of the prevalent denominations in Canada at the time. I enjoy these novels still because there is that more adult level at which they can be read, while still leaving out anything questionable for children. I can't wait to read these books to my daughter.
still super after all these years June 9, 2008
Even though Anne lived long ago and far away, she still speaks to us today. She becomes real as we live through her happy times and sad times. She does not always make the right decision and sometimes I want to say to her "What are you thinking?" If she needs a good cry, she goes ahead and has a good cry. Her moods are very understandable. Yet her optimism carries her through any situation.
Pure delight! June 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set is perfect! These stories take you
back to a magical time and place but they are still realistic. Each book
pulls you deeper and deeper into the set. My grandmother and I read
this series together and both loved it.
Highly recommended.
 fall inlove once again May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Fall inlove with this timeless classic.Once you read about Anne you never forget her. Those who haven't read this book should because you will never forget Anne.This is one book that you can't help falling inlove with.
Wonderful books!! May 24, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
These are wonderful books! I bought these after my son (age15) had an appendectomy to keep him from extreme boredom. We do read aloud time at our house and I had planned on using these books. These didn't make it that long. We have the Anne of Green Gables movies with Megan Fellows. But the books are even better than the movies, although the first movie follows the book really well. Needless to say, the whole family can't put them down. Everyone seems to want the one someone else is reading.
The books are durable and the pictures on the cover are pretty! I can't say enough good things about these books. Great value!!!!!!
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