Anne of Green Gables (1908), by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, tells the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and talkative eleven-year-old orphan who is mistakenly sent to live with elderly siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert at Green Gables, their farm on Prince Edward Island. Having expected a boy to help with farm work, they initially intend to return her, but Anne's charm, intelligence, and irrepressible spirit quickly win their hearts. The novel follows Anne's adventures in the village of Avonlea—her friendships, school rivalries, and occasional mishaps—as she grows up, celebrating themes of imagination, belonging, and the beauty found in everyday life.
