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Anne's children are almost grown up, except for pretty, high-spirited Rilla. No one can resist her bright hazel eyes and dazzling smile. Rilla, almost fifteen, can't think any further ahead than going to her very first dance at the Four Winds lighthouse and getting her first kiss from handsome Kenneth Ford. But undreamed-of challenges await the irrepressible Rilla when the world of Ingleside is endangered by a far-off war. Her brothers go off to fight, and Rilla brings home an orphaned newborn in a soup tureen. She is swept into a drama that tests her courage and changes her forever.

Since publication, Anne of Green Gables has sold more than 50 million copies. Montgomery wrote the novel in the twilight of the day, sitting at her window and overlooking the fields of Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Anne Shirley is grown up, has married her beloved Gilbert, and is now the mother of six mischievous children. These boys and girls discover a special place all their own, but they never dream of what will happen when the strangest family moves into an old nearby mansion. The Meredith clan is two boys and two girls, with a minister father but no mother---and a runaway girl named Mary Vance.

In this enchanting seventh installment of the Anne series, we find Anne Shirley all grown up and happily married, with her six children embarking on their own delightful escapades alongside the four quirky Meredith siblings, children of a widowed, absent-minded minister. From cleverly hiding a runaway girl to organizing a day of fasting as penance for a wayward song sung in a graveyard, their adventures are filled with heartwarming mischief and laughter. Join us for a captivating journey through the joys and challenges of childhood in Rainbow Valley, beautifully narrated by Rachel.

In Annes House of Dreams, the fifth book in the beloved series, we follow Anne and her childhood sweetheart, Gilbert Blythe, as they embark on the beautiful journey of early married life. Together, they navigate the joys and challenges of building a home and a future filled with dreams.

Join orphaned Emily Starr as she embarks on a new chapter of her life at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island. Living with her aunts, Elizabeth and Laura Murray, and her cousin Jimmy, Emily soon finds companionship in three spirited friends Ilse Burnley, Teddy Kent, and Perry Miller, each bringing their own unique charm to her world. However, the strict demeanor of Aunt Elizabeth creates tension at home, leading to a gripping climax when Emily stumbles upon a harrowing secret about Ilse’s mother. Written by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maude Montgomery, this ...

"Anne of Green Gables" is a bestselling novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written as fiction for readers of all ages, since the mid twentieth century, the literary classic has been considered a children's novel. It recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl sent to a middle aged brother and sister who have a farm on Prince Edward Island, and who had intended to adopt a boy to help them. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way with the Cuthberts, in school and the town.

Ses brillantes études universitaires terminées, Anne Shirley se voit confier la direction du lycée de Summerside, une petite bourgade de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, d'apparence paisible, mais qui va lui réserver bien des surprises. Elle nous fait tour à tour découvrir Windy Willows, la pension où elle va vivre pendant trois ans - ainsi que ses trois occupantes -, la petite Elizabeth, sa féerique voisine, Katherine Brooke, sa collègue désabusée, et ses élèves, qu'ils soient touchants ou tout à fait exaspérants.

Nach ihrer Hochzeit ziehen Anne und der junge Arzt Gilbert Blythe in ein kleines Haus am Meer. Schon bald gewinnt das junge Paar neue Freunde: Captain Jim, den alten Leuchtturmwärter, Miss Cornelia und vor allem die junge Leslie Moore – eine außergewöhnliche Schönheit, deren Leben von einem tragischen Geheimnis überschattet wird.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, middle-aged brother & sister, live together at Green Gables, their farm on Prince Edward Island. They decide to adopt a boy from an orphanage in Nova Scotia to help out on the farm. Through a series of mishaps, the child that arrives at their door is not a boy, but Anne Shirley, a precocious 11 year old girl!

Avec ce deuxième roman, Lucy Maud Montgomery continue de déployer sous nos yeux fascinés l’univers enchanteur qu’elle a créé autour d’Anne Shirley, l’orpheline idéaliste aux yeux clairs et aux cheveux roux adoptée par erreur. Entre les amis de toujours, qu’on aime retrouver, et les nouveaux venus, si intéressants, entre les idées saugrenues qu’on ne peut museler, et le bon sens qui, désormais, pointe son nez, Anne nous entraîne dans les aléas de la vie douce et enchanteresse d’un village un peu hors du temps.

As the third book in the series, Anne of the Island by Lucy Maud Montgomery continues to follow the adventures of Anne Shirley. After leaving her teaching career behind in Green Gables, Anne attends Redmond College in Nova Scotia with some of her friends. Anne and her friends spend the first year of school at a boarding house, but they then decide to live together in a quaint little cottage known as Patty's Place. Here Anne pursues her dream of higher education but is interrupted by Gilbert Blythe and his attempts at seeking her hand in marriage.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale, with its engaging heroine and evocative description of the Prince Edward Island landscape, never fails to delight youngsters. When Matthew Cuthbert goes to the train station to pick up the orphan he and his sister Marilla plan to adopt, he expects to meet a boy who can help on the family farm. Instead it's Anne - a talkative, dreamy, red-haired, freckle-faced 11-year-old little girl who transforms the Cuthberts' life forever and fills it with love and joy.

When Bev and Felix arrive at the King farm in Prince Edward Island, they have no idea of the adventures and memories in store for them. Is old Peg Bowen really a witch? What secrets does the neighbor keep hidden in his spare room? What if tomorrow is the end of the world? And what is in the old blue chest? Along with their cousins, they learn the value of work and play, the wisdom of proverbs, how to struggle with temptations and face their fears.

Désormais parents d'une charmante petite tribu, Anne et Gilbert ont quitté le cocon de Four Winds et entament un nouveau chapitre de leur vie dans une maison délicieusement patinée : la chaleureuse Ingleside, couvée d'arbres qu'on ne couperait pour rien au monde et où ne tardent pas à germer les bourgeons de l'affection. Avec Anne d'Ingleside, Lucy Maud Montgomery nous offre un roman foisonnant d'une poésie démultipliée par les nombreuses sensibilités qui l'habitent : que ce soit celle d'Anne, toujours aussi disposée à déceler le beau là où personne ne le chercherait, ou celles de ses enfants.

Anne et le désormais « docteur » Gilbert Blythe découvrent leur premier foyer : une ­adorable maison nichée entre la baie de Four Winds, un fabuleux rivage de rochers ocre et un bois de sapins murmurants. Entre les crêtes argentées, les embruns et la musique des vagues, Anne va faire de précieuses rencontres : Mademoiselle Cornelia et ses opinions tranchées, le merveilleux Capitaine Jim et ses mille histoires, et Leslie Moore, une beauté aussi froide que fascinante.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to adopt a young boy to help on the farm. All of Avonlea is shocked and surprised when Anne Shirley arrives and takes the little community by storm. The first of the series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables is the heartwarming tale of how imagination and love transform the hardest of hearts and stiffest of spines.

"Anna dai capelli rossi", noto anche come "Anna dei Tetti Verdi", oppure "Anna dei Verdi Abbaini" ("Anne of Green Gables"), è il primo libro della saga. Uno spaccato di vita canadese dei primi del '900, dove seguiremo la crescita di Anna dagli undici anni.

Immerse yourself in a captivating journey with the audiobook "The Blue Castle" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This enchanting narrative transports you to a world of romance, mystery, and transformation. Discover a bold heroine breaking free from societal expectations to embrace love, self-discovery, and independence. Expertly narrated, this timeless classic offers rich character development and immersive storytelling, perfect for listeners seeking an escape into a magical, liberating adventure. Experience the power of change and the beauty of life well-lived. Summary from Audiobook Haven

In the continuing story of Anne Shirley, Anne attends Redmond College in Kingsport, where she is studying for her BA.