Anne of Green Gables
by L. M. Montgomery · Anne of Green Gables series · Grade 5-8 · Ages Ages 9-13
Anne Shirley is a talkative, imaginative orphan who is sent by mistake to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on their farm, Green Gables. Anne hopes to prove she belongs there, while her bright ideas and big feelings make life in Avonlea much more lively.
Key vocabulary
Imagination is the power to make pictures, stories, or ideas in your mind.
An orphan is a child whose parents have died or who cannot live with their parents.
A bosom friend is a very close and trusted friend, like a best friend.
Scope means the amount of space, freedom, or chance to do something.
Plumage means a bird’s feathers, especially when they are pretty or colorful.
Solemn means very serious and quiet, often because something feels important.
Rapture means a feeling of huge joy or excitement.
A kindred spirit is someone who understands you and likes many of the same things you do.