Anne of Green Gables [with Biographical Introduction]

The first chapter in the "Anne" saga, "Anne of Green Gables" is the story of its title character, Anne Shirley, an orphan who is adopted by Miss Marilla Cuthbert and Mr. Matthew Cuthbert. The novel begins the story of Anne at age eleven and follows her life and schooling through to age sixteen. "Anne of Green Gables" is the beginning of Lucy M. Montgomery's most popular and well-loved series.