I finished reading Anne of Avonlea (the second book of Anne of Green Gables) a couple weeks ago! I really like these books and I can’t wait to finish the next book (Anne of the Island)! I’m particularly excited for the next book, because as much as I liked Anne of Avonlea, for most of the middle of the book it didn’t include enough information about Anne’s love life, but that’s just me, you might not mind. (Or if you do, you can just skip most of it!) Has anyone else read the Anne of Green Gables series? I loved the first one; Montgomery does a great job at bringing her characters to life. I would suggest it to people who can handle large words (or can ignore them). These books may be more interesting for 10 year olds at the least, and is definitely great for everyone else on up. (I rate it E.)
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It's about an orphan girl and her imaginative mind, getting her into all sorts of trouble after she gets adopted. She has to battle trials like having red hair and freckles, and has to deal with a boy named Gilbert Blythe who called her "carrots" (She got really mad at that!) As you get further into the story, an interesting romance starts too.
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In Anne of Avonlea, Anne continues her life, not as a young girl, but as a young adult. She starts dedicating her life to her talents and interests, meeting many new friends and interesting characters along the way.
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Montgomery writes so well, especially when she describes the scenery. It is very poetically written. It's a delightful positive book, and is great for people who enjoy books like Little House on the Prairie (which is my favorite show, I haven't gotten to read the books yet) and Pollyanna (which I have read and enjoyed).
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When I started reading Anne of Green Gables I noticed that the characters Anne and Pollyanna are very similar. They are both (usually) very positive, cheerful, and open minded.
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There have been several films based on the books, my favorites are the live action ones made by Disney: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea (or Anne of Green Gables The Sequel) (this one combines the 2nd, 3rd, and a bit of the 4th book) and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (this one is not based on the book, and is not made by Walt Disney). I have watched Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story. I am kind of glad that Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story isn't based on the book (I havn't read past Anne of the Island yet) because I hope the book will be happier.
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Alright, discussion time!
-Have you read any of the Anne of Green Gables books?
-Did you enjoy them? Why?
- Has anyone else watched the movies? Did you enjoy the books or the movies better?
Why?
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- This series is a really good classic, and all 6 books were written from 1908 to 1939. Does anyone else enjoy classics? Why or why not?
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- Has anyone read any other books by L.M Montgomery? Were they any good?
Please give us your comments and opinions, we would love to hear them!
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Here is some vocabulary from Anne of Avonlea (there was a lot)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6d8iT-sF2DYbXpDQkVxdXN4b00/edit?usp=sharing
oooh! I really liked these books too! The movies were good, but the books were better ;-D
ReplyDeleteI once tried to read them when I was 9, but got discouraged after reading the first few pages. It seemed too wordy! But a year later I tried it again and found out that the reading gets easier as you get deeper into the story.
I really admire Anne's character as she grows up, she's a good role model.
Again, what a beautiful book choice! How fun to see that you girls read such wonderful novels.
ReplyDeleteYou have me anxious to read more...I have only read Anne of Green Gables. I'd better get busy and read the others.
I have seen all the movies and think they did a beautiful job capturing the characters that I see in my mind as I read. "Anne with an e", Matthew, Marilla, Diana, Gilbert....I loved the characters. Did you imagine what life would be like if you lived where and when she did? There is something magical about the time, isn't there?
K found this recipe from "The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook" for old fashioned lemonade (http://www.simplysogood.com/2010/06/old-fashion-lemonade.html) Wouldn't that be fun to make? Sounds like a good excuse for a girl party!
Thanks for sharing these books and motivating me to read the others.
OH! and have you read "Freckles" and "The Girl of the Limberlost" Since you loved the Anne books, I say you must read these two. They have become two of my very favorite books of all time and that is saying a lot. The author is Gene Stratton Porter.
Thank You so much for commenting! :)
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I think i might have read or listened to "Freckles" but I haven't read " The Girl of the"Limberlost", thank you for the suggestions.
I really do think you would enjoy the rest of the book especially if you've watched the movies and enjoyed them.
About a week ago my mom told me that she doesn't think she's read any of them (which I found surprising).
i watched the movie and read the 1st book
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