Author:L. M. Montgomery
This new hardback edition of the much-loved story of orphan Anne Shirley has been created in partnership with the world-famous V&A Museum, and has an exquisite cover design from their original
William Morris collection.
Anne of Green Gables is the classic children's book by L M Montgomery, the inspiration for the Netflix Original series Anne with an E. Watch it now!
Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter. It's not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without 'their' Anne - and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town.
Writing in the voice of a child and supporting the radicals against the establishment, Sandi Toksvig leaves an impression of courage in the face of adversity.
—— GuardianHistory is brought convincingly and absorbingly to life
—— Nicolette Jones , The Sunday TimesSandi Toksvig’s mini-epic is a roller-coaster of a read that races headlong through an important slice of history bringing it vividly to life as it does so . . . Sandi Toksvig brings alive important-to-know radical history by dressing it up in a fine coat of adventure.
—— Julia Eccleshare , LoveReadingWell researched and accurate . . . Fascinating
—— CarouselSlim is an engaging character who makes friends with all kinds of people along the journey, facing up to danger and grief with great courage. There are important themes running through the book, including the power of storytelling, literacy, freedom of speech, and equality . . . It’s also a good, pacey story written with humour and understanding, and well lined up for the next instalment
—— Lynne Taylore , booksforkeeps.co.ukMandy's multiple dilemmas are sympathetically unravelled in this super story of true friendship
—— CarouselTreading a sensitive, complex path among ethical, social and family issues, and dealing with bullying, illiteracy and friendship, this is a skilfully judged story that provokes lots of discussion
—— Guardian