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Anne of Green Gables

Name: Meet the Classics: Anne of Green Gables
Author: Sean Lee

Based on the 1908 novel by L. M. Montgomery, retold by Sean Lee for ages 6–9

Ages 6–9, 72 pages

An orphan girl with red braids and a big imagination arrives at Green Gables by mistake, and turns a quiet farmhouse on Prince Edward Island upside down.

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Matthew and Anne ride in the buggy under a lane of apple trees in full blossom — Soon the buggy turned down a lovely country lane. Big apple trees arched all the way across the road. A white roof of blossoms hung over their heads. Sweet-smelling petals drifted down like gentle snow. Anne clasped her hands together in delight. She gasped with joy. The people here called this road the Avenue. But Anne declared it was far too pretty for such a plain name. She named it the White Way of Delight.

The buggy pulls into the yard of Green Gables, the white farmhouse with green gables, at sunset — At last the buggy turned into the yard at Green Gables. The evening sun shone on the white farmhouse. It had three pointed green gables, the triangular walls under the roof. Purple lilacs bloomed along the neat fence. A clean red barn stood behind the orchard. Anne’s eyes filled with happy tears. She whispered to Matthew that this place was more beautiful than any home in her dreams.

Anne sits in her small, plain bedroom under the east roof of Green Gables — Marilla led Anne upstairs to a small bedroom under the east roof. She told the girl to put on her nightgown and go to sleep. The bare room had only a plain bed and a wash table. Left alone in the quiet dusk, Anne went to the window. Outside, a big apple tree bloomed in the garden. Its pale white blossoms glowed softly in the starlight.

Marilla drives Anne home along the red road between spruce trees — On the drive back to Green Gables, the horse trotted along the red road. Marilla held the reins in silence. Beside her, Anne watched the sunny spruce trees slip past. Anne was nervous, but she held her chin high. “Even if I must leave tomorrow, I am glad I came,” Anne said softly. “This island is the most lovely place in the whole world. It is splendid just to see it once.” Marilla looked down at the pale little face. She said nothing, but her eyes softened.

Anne kneels on Mrs. Rachel Lynde’s porch to make a dramatic apology — The next day, Marilla walked Anne over to Mrs. Rachel’s porch. Anne dropped to her knees on the floorboards with great dramatic flair. She clasped her hands over her heart and lowered her head. “Oh, Mrs. Rachel, I am in the depths of sorrow!” Anne proclaimed loudly. “I was terribly wicked and ungrateful. Please forgive a poor, miserable orphan girl!” Mrs. Rachel stared at Anne in astonishment. Then she burst out laughing. “You certainly have a grand way of saying things, child,” Mrs. Rachel said warmly. “You are forgiven.”

Anne and Diana skip arm in arm along a sunny meadow path — Arm in arm, Anne and Diana skipped down the sunny meadow path. They picked bright yellow buttercups and shared their favorite stories and dreams. Anne’s heart overflowed with pure joy. She had found a true friend at last.

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Matthew Cuthbert
Marilla’s brother • Shy and gentle
Anne Shirley
Orphan girl • Full of imagination
Marilla Cuthbert
Matthew’s sister • Stern and practical
Mrs. Rachel Lynde
The village neighbor • Outspoken and nosy
Diana Barry
Bosom friend • Sweet and loyal
Gilbert Blythe
School rival • Clever and bold
Minnie May Barry
Diana’s baby sister
Miss Muriel Stacy
The schoolteacher • Inspiring and kind

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