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The journey opens with Old Christmas by Washington Irving, a vivid and affectionate portrait of traditional English Yuletide life. Next comes Classic Christmas Stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a tender blend of hope, innocence, and emotional truth from the beloved creator of Anne of Green Gables. The collection concludes with The Christmas Reindeer by Thornton W. Burgess, a warm woodland adventure filled with curiosity, courage, and the gentle moral lessons that made Burgess a generation-spanning favorite.

Cuando en lugar del chico huérfano que pretendían adoptar, Ana Shirley, una niña pelirroja de once años, aparece en las vidas de Marilla y Matthew Cuthbert, dos hermanos solteros que viven en su casa familiar de Tejas Verdes, en el pequeño pueblo de Avonlea, sus vidas y las de cuantos la rodean cambiarán para siempre. Con su vivacidad, risas y lágrimas, y sobre todo su alegría e imaginación, Ana conseguirá formar parte, por primera vez en su vida, de una familia, y tener un lugar al que podrá llamar hogar para siempre.

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.

A willful orphan named Anne, a red-haired "exception", arrives at the home of an elderly sister and brother, and wonderful life adventures begin as Anne matures from a skinny, freckled girl into an intriguing young woman. Along the way, she embraces everyone with her imagination and dreams, and the beautiful town of Avonlea will never be the same.

In the enchanting sequel to Anne of Green Gables, Emily Climbs follows the spirited Emily Byrd Starr, a young orphan living with her strict New Moon aunts. When she receives the thrilling opportunity to attend high school in Shrewsbury alongside her friends, her joy is tempered by two daunting conditions she must stay with Aunt Ruth and abandon her beloved fiction writing. Can Emilys vibrant imagination thrive under Aunt Ruths stern rules? Join her as she navigates the challenges of adolescence and the sacrifices of creativity. (summary by Nancy Halper)

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.

Plongez-vous dans l'univers captivant de "Anne et la maison aux pignons verts", un chef-d'œuvre intemporel de Lucy Maud Montgomery qui vous transporte dans les paysages pittoresques de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, au Canada. Dès les premières pages, vous serez captivé par l'histoire vibrante et émouvante d'Anne Shirley, une jeune orpheline au tempérament flamboyant et à l'imagination débordante. Au cœur de cette histoire, découvrez la charmante Maison aux Pignons Verts, un lieu empreint de mystère où Anne trouve enfin refuge après des années de solitude.

Set in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who was mistakenly sent to two middle-aged siblings; Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, originally intending to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town.

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.

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!

Join the unforgettable journey of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan who transforms the lives of everyone in the sleepy town of Avonlea. With her fiery red hair and indomitable spirit, Annes adventures at Green Gables are filled with laughter, heartache, and the magic of friendship. Discover how she learns to embrace her uniqueness and finds a place to call home.

Join us for a captivating dramatic reading of Annes House of Dreams, where the enchanting world of Anne Shirley comes to life. Experience the beauty of her journey as she navigates love, friendship, and the joys of life in a quaint seaside town.

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.

Join Emily as she returns home to her cherished New Moon, leaving her school days behind. As she navigates the challenges of adulthood and watches her closest friends embark on their own journeys, Emily finds herself at a crossroads. With numerous suitors vying for her affection, will her fierce Murray pride stand in the way of discovering her true love? - Summary by Tawni Martini

Anne Shirley a maintenant dix-huit ans. Après avoir enseigné à l'école d'Avonlea, elle réalise enfin son vieux rêve de poursuivre des études universitaires. Elle quitte l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard pour aller, pleine d'appréhension, étudier à l'Université de Redmond, en Nouvelle-Écosse, en compagnie de son amie Priscilla, de Charlie Sloane et, surtout, de Gilbert Blythe! Dans ce troisième épisode, de nouveaux personnages attachants entrent en scène, de nouvelles amitiés se nouent, d'anciennes se transforment, d'autres s'éclipsent à tout jamais.

One of the most moving and insightful romances and novels of all time, following the early years of an orphan with a remarkable love and appreciation of life and "everything interesting", as she says. A primer for boys about how girls think and for girls about how boys do. Her inquisitive mind opens up adults to her, as well as endears her to them. Her guardian, Matthew, is one of the best male characters in fiction.

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.

This is the continuing story of Anne Shirley and the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series. In it Anne attends Redmond College where she is studying for her BA. She has many trials and tribulations along the way, including some romance. In Anne of the Island the reader is also introduced to many new characters, that in the true sense of Anne are also "kindred spirits".

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a beloved and prolific Canadian author, best known for her Anne of Green Gables series. She was also the author of over 500 short stories, poems, and essays. This delightful collection includes 20 of her earliest short stories, ranging from tales of fated romance to school friendships to Christmas miracles, all touching on the narrative themes of class, family, belonging, and romance that characterize her work.