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This is my firs Montgomery book and it is always a pleasure to read a classic story. The world created by the author is extraordinary. I will enjoy it even more to read it to my children.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available.

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It's been years since I read any of the Anne Shirley books and I loved getting to know Anne and the other residents of Prince Edward Island once again. This is a classic that definitely stands the test of time. Not all books I loved as a child can be enjoyed just as much now as an adult. Anne was just as charming and fun to read all these years later.

Thank you to Sweet Cherry Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to reread this much loved classic in exchange for my honest review.

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It's been a while since i last read Anne of Green Gables, and it was lovely to read it again.
It really is a timeless classic that is as enjoyable now as it was in the past.
A lovely read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Wonderful reading a classic that I haven’t read since a child. Anne Shirley is a character that I loved sharing with my daughters. She breaks the mold for girls of her time and I love the message this novel sends.

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Charming and quaint. Anne Shirley is quirky, entertaining and full of life. Though widely known as a children's classic, people of any age will enjoy Anne and her world set out by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

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Anne of Green Gables is a beautifully written book that easily transports you to your childhood. Gorgeous book cover!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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It is always fun revisiting this book, a favourite from childhood. Anne is such a precocious and amiable creature. It's impossible not to love her. This beautiful new edition has an updated cover that will surely appeal to young readers. Thanks to NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for the ARC. Anne is always a pleasure!

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This is one of the best books I've ever read and it stands up to the test of time. If you know a sensitive child filled with imaginations, this is the perfect book to share with them. I'm actually using this book with my daughter right now to help her through some of her own struggles. I'm not sure if she's catching any ideas on how to remain optimistic in the face of adversity or not, but we definitely have our fair share of giggles as we go through Anne's antics.

Thank you to Sweet Cherry Publishing and NetGalley for reminding me of the wonders found at Green Gables and all of Avonlea and allowing me to share my thoughts and opinions with others.

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A new edition, part of the entire collection of books involving Anne of Green Gables by L.M.Montgomery has been published by Sweet Cherry Publishing this September.
The book donated by NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing specialized publishing house about children's books to reviewers is Anne of Green Gables.

If you are searching for a beautiful story in grade to stay for an entire life in the soul of your daughter, niece, and that can makes the difference, goes for this book.

The story of Anne has an authenticity and a realism that it is tremendously touching.

Both Anne Shirley's parents lost their life because of a terrible flu and so, at first, this baby lived in the family of the maid of Mr and mr.Shirley, Mrs Thomas.

Her husband Bert drunk too much; their family was numerous and Anne helped the wife of Bert with her children.

Bert died abruptly and the girl ended up with mr.Hammond and his numerous family: eight children!
Hammond died abruptly as well and Anne for a certain time ended up in an orphanage. Later, enthusiast, she was requested by two unmarried siblings mr and ms. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in the beautiful island of Prince Edward. Oh: to her it meant the discovery of Heaven.
So, although at first the siblings desired a boy for helping in the fields, later they understood that this little girl was a sign of their destiny.

To Anne that one was a different reality from the previous one she lived in; that one was her home.
We will see her enthusiasm for the house, for Matthew and Marilla, for flowers, for nature, for her friend Diana, with hilarious facts, and sadness back again at some point.

Why buying classics to your children?

Because they don't have age and because they are written with the heart.
Anne of Green Gables knows an intensity and a passion that will capture the attention of your daughter.

Not only: it's a book that speaks of respect: regarding old people, children, families, life, people passed away.

Anne made a lot of personal sacrifices before to find a family in grade of loving her. Her life was hard, unlucky, she talked with imaginary friends for going on well in life and not becoming crazy; but, but...In all these situations she remained an educated, beautiful soul.

I thank NetGalley and Sweet Cherry Publishing for this eBook.

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If new covers and pictures will lead a new generation of readers to Anne (with an e) of Green Gables, then I am all for it, despite growing up with the covers that I have loved.

The book itself has been beloved for years, to there is no need to review the story, just to say that a new presentation of it is always welcome.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

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Classic and beautifully written, this book is one of my wife’s favorites. It’s a tale of childhood and wonder...and one I would gladly share with readers, both old and young.

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This book is a classic for a reason! Anne was a strong female protagonist when there were fewer of them, but she is just as appealing now as when I read this as a kid. I'm sure that my students will enjoy this book, and highly recommend it!

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I am a huge fan of Anne of Green Gables and am always looking for different editions and formats of it as it is one of my favorite series of all time. This edition by Sweet Cherry Publishing comes with a new cover that is sure to attract younger readers.

With all of the re-boots of Anne, many already know her tale by now, but for those who are new: Anne is a young orphan girl who is taken in by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables. They had originally been looking for a little boy to help them with the farm work as Matthew is aging, but they get Anne. At first, they are not quite sure what to do with her and try to "return" her, but thankfully, they end up keeping her. Reading Anne is just a delight. Despite all the hardship she has gone through, she is so optimistic and views the world through rose colored glasses. Any time I need a pick me up, I can turn to Anne and know she'll have some beautiful words to share with me. I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages! I read it first as an elementary school student and then again as an adult and got even more out of it. This is truly a classic.

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An amazing first introduction to classic literature. I enjoyed this book as a child and this edition with the illustrations has transported me back to my childhood - what a treat!

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I remember watching the Anne of Green Gables movie and absolutely loving it, so I decided to give the book a chance. I am very glad I did because I adored every moment of it. I was smiling pretty much all the way through, I even shed some tears at a couple of moments and it just was everything I wished for and dare I say, even more. I'm too soft for this.

Anne is honestly such an endearing character who has many flaws, like all people do, but you can't help but to love. I felt sorry for her but I also loved her with all my might. Furthermore, the rest of the characters felt so real too, and I honestly could just read a 500 page book all about Gilbert and I'd be perfectly happy.

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I immediately fell in love with this book — and with Anne. As the girl herself, the book is positive and when I read it, it was always with joy and happy thoughts. All the adventures Anne had — in her head or not — were always amusing. Whatever happened, Anne learned a lesson and matured a little.

I particularly love the friendship between Anne and Diana, her neighbor. It is so pure! They are kindred spirits. The same kindred spirits Anne has searched since she was little. And she found another one in Matthew. There are so many lovely friendships in this book, it makes me happy, platonic relationships are really important to me and Anne of Green Gables is full of it AND they’re beautifully written, what could be better?

Maybe Gilbert Blythe. He offended Anne once by making fun of her hair so obviously now she won’t speak to him — won’t even say his name. But is he discouraged? No. He tries and tries to be nice to her, to help her, to save her so she will forgive him. Every other girl at Avonlea pines for him but Gilbert has only eyes for Anne.

I think if you should read this book for just one thing, it would be for Anne’s speeches. She talks and talks and talks and has an amazing imagination, I wonder what it would be like to be in her head or just to hear her talk, I think I would be losing myself in it.

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