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Classic Christmas Stories features seven timeless classics, including Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, A Christmas Dream and How it Came True by Louisa May Alcott, A Christmas Inspiration by Lucy Maud Montgomery, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, and The Three Kings by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

La vida en el pequeño pueblo de Avonlea cambiará rotundamente con la llegada de Ana Shirley, una niña huérfana que fue adoptada por Marilla y Matthew Cuthbert, dos hermanos solteros de mediana edad, para vivir en su casa familiar de Tejas Verdes. Con su carácter despierto y sociable, y su vivacidad, risas y lágrimas, Ana consigue formar parte de una familia y tener un lugar al que podrá llamar hogar para siempre. Aventúrate a descubrir el mundo a través de los ojos de la brillante y perspicaz Ana, quien con su imaginación te hará sentir el mundo como algo nuevo, lleno de alegrías, emociones y risas.

Orpotyttö Anna Shirley, jonka tapasimme ensimmäisen kerran Annan nuoruusvuosissa, on yhä oma eläväinen ja neuvokas itsensä. Anne omassa kodissaan -kirjassa Annan kihlattu Gilbert on valmistunut lääkäriksi. Pian parin on aika mennä naimisiin ja aloittaa uusi, yhteinen elämä talossa lähellä Gilbertin uutta praktiikkaa. Uusi elämä tarkoittaa myös uusia yllätyksiä, uusia haasteita sekä tietysti uusia naapureita. Viimeisiksi mainittuihin kuuluvat muun muassa majakkaa vartioiva kapteeni Jim ja tämän tarinat meriltä.

11-vuotias orpotyttö Anna Shirley on virhe, kun hän saapuu keski-ikäisen sisarusparin Matthew ja Marilla Cuthbertin maatilalle lähelle Avonlean kaupunkia. Sisarukset olivat toivoneet maatilalleen poikaa toiveissaan, että poika auttaisi heitä tilan töissä. Cuthbertit päättävät kuitenkin pitää tytön. Näin Anna päätyy kasvamaan aikuiseksi ja käymään koulua uudenlaisessa ympäristössä. Näin alkaa myös elämänpituinen matka, josta syntyy kirjan kantava teema. Jo nuorena kirjailija Lucy Maud Montgomery luonnosteli tarinaa parista, joka virheen seurauksena vastaanottaa orpotytön orpopojan sijaan.

Orpotyttö Anna Shirley, jonka tapasimme ensimmäisen kerran jo Annan nuoruusvuosissa, on yhä oma eläväinen ja neuvokas, punahiuksinen itsensä tässä kirjasarjan kolmannessa osassa Annan unelmavuodet. Nyt hän on kuitenkin matkalla kohti aikuisempia haasteita. Kolmannessa kirjassa Anna jättää opetustyönsä ja Avonlean pikkukylän jatkaakseen opintojaan Kingsportissa. Myös Annan ystävät, kuten Annaan toivottoman rakastunut Gilbert Blythe, tulevat Kingsportiin. Anna saa myös uusia ystäviä, kuten avarakatseisen ja kauniin Philippa Gordonin, kutsumanimeltään Philin.

Anne är mamma till fem barn och har aldrig en tråkig stund i sitt livliga hem. En ny bebis är på väg och den odrägliga moster Maria är på besök. Trots det kan Anne inte tänka sig att vara någon annanstans än på sitt eget älskade Ingleside. Fram tills dagen då hon börjar oroa sig för att hennes älskade Gilbert inte älskar henne längre. Är det möjligt? Hon kanske är lite äldre, men hon är fortfarande samma okuvliga, rödhåriga och underbara Anne på Grönkulla.

Anne får plats som föreståndarinna för mellanskolan i Summerside. Som så ofta blir Anne snart medelpunkten i den lilla staden. Hon är förlovad med Gilbert, som studerar medicin i Redmond. I långa, innehållsrika brev med mycket humor berättar Anne för honom om allt som hon får vara med om. Anne på egen hand är den fjärde boken i den klassiska serien om Anne på Grönkulla. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) var en kanadensisk författare. Hon växte upp hos sina morföräldrar på Prince Edward Island i Kanada. Där arbetade hon som lärarinna i olika byskolor innan hon blev prästfru.

Anne och Gilbert har ett lyckligt äktenskap och sex barn. En dag får de en ny granne, pastorn John Meredith. John är änkling och hans fyra barn är moderlösa. Invånarna i Avonlea börjar betrakta John som en bristfällig förälder, men få känner till hur osjälviska och lojala hans barn är. Bara Annes och Gilberts barn kommer dem riktigt nära. Tillsammans bildar de en hemlig klubb, och de håller till på ett alldeles speciellt ställe: Regnbågens dal, där bäckar porlar och körsbärsträd blommar.

Als Anne Shirley aus dem Waisenhaus auf Green Gables ankommt, einer idyllischen Farm in einem kleinen Ort auf den kanadischen Prince Edward Islands, erfüllt sich für sie ein Traum. Ihre neuen Adoptiveltern, die älteren, etwas spröden Geschwister Marilla und Matthew Cuthbert sind jedoch zunächst weniger begeistert: Eigentlich wollten sie einen Jungen auf ihrer Farm aufnehmen und die kleine rothaarige Anne hat mit ihrer überbordenden Fantasie einen ganz eigenen Kopf. Doch schon bald haben die Bewohner Avonleas das faszinierende Mädchen in ihr Herz geschlossen.

Anne of Avonlea picks up where Anne of Green Gables ended, with Anne Shirley beginning her teaching career at Avonlea School as a 16-year-old. Familiar characters from the first novel return, but a new cast of unique neighbors and mischievous students fills the audiobook with life and new personality.

Rilla está chegando aos quinze anos e o seu primeiro baile no farol de Four Winds se aproxima trazendo também a expectativa por um romance com Kenneth Ford. Porém, os desafios que aguardam a filha caçula de Anne podem ser maiores que o anseio por um primeiro beijo, com a eminência de uma guerra que ameaça a família Blythe. Anne e Gilbert se preocupam com os seus filhos e com a ingenuidade da pequena Rilla, que terá sua coragem e amadurecimento testados por episódios que a mudarão para sempre.

Join Matthew and Marilla as they prepare to welcome a boy into their home to help with farm chores. However, a mix-up at the train station leads to an unexpected arrival Anne Shirley, a spirited and imaginative young girl with a penchant for adventure. Though initially hesitant, Marilla soon finds herself charmed by Annes vibrant personality, while Matthews kind heart ensures she stays. Experience the enchanting journey of growth and transformation as Anne navigates her new life, bringing joy and magic to the quiet world of Green Gables. (Summary by Sarah Parshall)

Dive into a heartwarming collection of Christmas stories and reflections from the beloved Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. This anthology features tales drawn from various sources and eras, extending the holiday spirit to include Thanksgiving and New Years Day as well. Known for her rich storytelling and vivid characters, Montgomery captured the hearts of readers worldwide, with her most famous work being the cherished classic, Anne of Green Gables. Join us for a journey through the festive spirit as envisioned by this literary icon. - Summary by David Wales

The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery unfolds the poignant journey of Valancy Stirling, a timid woman trapped by the suffocating expectations of her domineering family in the quaint town of Deerwood. Battling health issues and a life that feels devoid of joy, Valancy finds refuge in her vivid dreams and imagination. However, a startling medical diagnosis becomes the catalyst for her transformation. Determined to break free from the chains of her constrained existence, she seizes the chance to explore the world beyond Deerwood when she receives an unexpected invitation from the enigmatic Barney ...

Join Anne as she embarks on an exciting journey to Redmond College! Over the next three years, she will immerse herself in learning, forge new friendships, and strengthen the bonds of old ones. If you enjoyed this adventure, be sure to explore other titles in this series by the same reader Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Annes House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside.

In the enchanting tale of The Blue Castle, follow Valancy Stirling, an ordinary woman of twenty-nine, who receives life-altering news from a renowned heart specialist she has just one year to live. This pivotal moment sparks a journey of self-discovery as she ventures into the Canadian woods, where she uncovers a hidden blue castle of happiness. Written by the beloved Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, famed for her classic Anne of Green Gables, this 1926 novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the pursuit of joy. (Summary adapted from ALA Booklist)

Immerse yourself in the captivating sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" with Lucy Maud Montgomery's enchanting novel, "Anne of Avonlea." This delightful continuation of Anne Shirley's journey invites listeners to witness her transformation from a spirited young girl to a blossoming young woman. Set in the charming town of Avonlea, Montgomery's exquisite storytelling introduces us to a host of new endearing characters, while also reuniting us with familiar faces we've grown to love. Through Anne's adventures as a teacher, her humorous escapades, and her unwavering belief in the power of ...

In this enchanting romance by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, we follow Eric, a schoolteacher visiting Prince Edward Island, who encounters a beautiful yet enigmatic girl named Kilmeny. Why is she silent? What secrets do her guardians keep? As Eric delves deeper into her mysterious world, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Kilmeny. Will she ever reveal her voice to him? Join us for a tale of love, mystery, and the power of connection. Summary by Beth Thomas

Dive into the enchanting world of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved classic, Anne of Green Gables. This heartwarming tale follows the spirited red-headed orphan, Anne, whose boundless imagination and unyielding optimism light up the lives of those around her. When Anne is mistakenly adopted by the Cuthberts, a brother and sister who intended to bring home a boy to help on their farm, her life takes an unexpected turn. Faced with the possibility of being sent back to the orphanage, Annes charm and tenacity begin to win over the Cuthberts, forever changing their lives and her own. Join Anne ...

Join Anne Shirley in the enchanting sequel as she embarks on her journey as a teacher at Avonlea School. Experience her heartwarming adventures and personal growth before she sets off for college. Dont miss other delightful titles in this beloved series by the same reader Anne of Green Gables, Anne of the Island, Annes House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside.