Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
The book follows the life of a young orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly brother and sister who originally wanted to adopt a boy to help them with their farm in Prince Edward Island. Despite the initial disappointment, the girl's charm, vivacity, and imagination soon win over her new guardians. The story details her adventures and mishaps in her new home, her struggles and triumphs at school, and her gradual maturing into a smart, independent young woman.
The 264th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on The Great American Read (PBS)
- 11th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 39th on The Little Big Bulgaria Read (Bulgaria)
- 40th on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 41st on The Big Read (BBC)
- 57th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 59th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 622nd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best YA Books of All Time (Time)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 87 Books Written by Women That Are So Good, You Won't Be Able to Put Them Down (Pop Sugar)