Anne of Green Gables (Illustrated Novel)

Known by readers of all ages around the world, Anne of Green Gables is a modern classic of youth literature. It has been adapted into numerous films, plays, musicals, and television shows. This new edition re-introduces readers to the original novel, Anne of Green Gables, in its entirety, accompanied by over one hundred black-and-white spot illustrations by Japanese artist Maki Minami, plus an all new map of Avonlea. When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan to help them tend their farm on Canada's Prince Edward Island, they are shocked when an eleven-year-old girl is sent to them instead, the affable Anne Shirley. Despite their initial disappointment, the Cuthberts are quickly won over by Anne's charm, spirit, and wit. Follow Anne as she adapts to her new family and finds a place for herself on the island - befriending neighbours, attending school, exploring her adoration for the written word, and using her endless imagination to enchant locals and readers alike.