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Anne of Green Gables is a literary classic by Canadian author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written as a fiction for all ages, it is considered a children’s novel since the mid-20th century. Summary of the Book Anne of Green Gables recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, a spunky, cheerful and everyone’s favorite red-head. Anne was an orphan girl who was mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister. The Cuthbert's had wanted to adopt a boy to help them on their farm outside Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. Feisty and spirited, Anne soon charms her way into Cuthbert’s affection with her adorable ways, but it is not long before she lands herself in a big trouble. But for the Cuthberts it becomes impossible to imagine a life without Anne. Hilarious, poignant and packed with beautiful illustrations, Anne of Green Gables is an essential read for kids. About Lucy Maud Montgomery Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author best-known for a series of novels starting with Anne of Green Gables. She has also written several short stories and novels including the Emily trilogy, Pat of Silver Bush and The Story Girl, among others.