Written by L.M. Montgomery in 1905.
Anne of Green Gables was her first book.
It was rejected by every publisher.
Until 1907 (L.C. Page & Co. of Boston)
Published in June 1908
Sold 19,000 copies
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Plot
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Anne Shirley is an orphan who lives on Prince Edward Island.
Mathew and Marilla Cuthbert adopted a boy to help around the farm.
But instead of receiving a boy, the orphanage gave them girl.
The story continues with Anne fighting for acceptance in her small town.
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Anne Shirley
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Anne Shirley is the main character.
She is known for her red hair.
She was an orphan her whole life.
Anne is very similar to L.M. Montgomery.
They both love nature, writing, and have big imaginations.
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Other Characters
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Mathew Cuthbert
Very shy and begged Marilla to let them keep Anne.
Marilla Cuthbert
Very strict but loves Anne.
Diana Barry
Really friendly and Anne’s best friend.
Gilbert Blythe
Anne's rival in school and has a crush on her.
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Movies and Television Show
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Movies
Anne of Green Gables (1985)
Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)
Anne: Journey to Green Gables (2005)
Television show
Anne with an "E" (2017)
On Netflix
3 seasons