Anne of Green Gables

By: Lucy Maud Montgomery

Narrated by: Shelly Frasier

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables send for a boy orphan to help them out at their farm, they mistakenly get Anne Shirley, a feisty, independent but warm-hearted 11-year-old girl. Fortunately her sunny nature and quirky imagination win the hearts of her reluctant foster parents and everyone in the community. But not a day goes by without some memorable adventure or prank in the tragicomedy of her life. Early on she accidentally dyes her "cursed" red hair green. Later, in an effort to impress a neighbor, she bakes a cake, but with liniment instead of vanilla.

Lucy wrote that Anne is an extension of herself and represents the independent, "new" woman of the emerging 20th century. Individualistic, resourceful, and of a great humanitarian heart, she remains a great role model for girls and women today.

(P)2006 Tantor Media, Inc.

As good as I remembered it!

What can I say? It's a wonderful girl's book, and I enjoyed it at 59:-)!! Great characters and beautiful scenery.

A walk down memory lane!

I hadn't read Anne of Green Gables for quite a few years, and it was a real pleasure to meet Anne, with an 'e' again. The reader was very good and I would highly recommend this book to all those who enjoyed reading about Anne in years gone by or to those who haven't had the pleasure!!!

I only wish that Audible had the entire series! I would love to start listening to Anne of Avonlea

One of my all-time favorites!

Shelly Frasier does an excellent job of narrating. Her narration is just as moving as the story itself.

So charming and delightful!

Which character – as performed by Shelly Frasier – was your favorite?

Anne Shirley sounded just perfect to me. I loved Shelly Frasier's narration

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were several, but I won't spoil them for potential readers. This is one of the few books I found to be genuinely moving. I laughed at Anne's foibles, got annoyed at her incessant chatter, and cried at her sorrows.

Any additional comments?

I can't recommend this book highly enough. While reading, I was reminded of the importance of appreciating the wonder and beauty in everything around me.

An Interesting Study in People

Where does Anne of Green Gables rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

the best

What did you like best about this story?

how true to life the people are

Have you listened to any of Shelly Frasier’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to Shelly Frasier's other performances

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It reminds me of people I know currently and have known

Any additional comments?

The descriptions of countryside are beautiful

Love, Love, Love

Any additional comments?

Great book. Great reader. An annual listen for me, and a recurring listen for our 9 year old who has been listening to this story for more than 2 years. Both of us give it high recommendations.

A classic I have long wanted to read

I have seen the movies of the Anne of green gables since childhood, so I excited to finally read the first book in the series. I was not disappointed. Of course the details of Prince Edward Island and of Green Gables made me want to book a flight right away. Anne was precocious as ever and in the book you saw more of her development into a young lady and the maturity that comes with age. I can't wait to read the other books in the series. and just like my mother shared the movie with me, I will share the book with my children.

Great story

What did you love best about Anne of Green Gables?

I loved the family members, and how Anne touched them and brought love into their lives.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Just a strong feeling of missing Anne when it was all over. I wish there could be a continuation, following Anne into her college years and married life! I aspire to be as honest, loving and frank as Anne of Green Gables, she's a pure, innocent soul and I loved being exposed to her, even if it is fiction! :-)

Charming palette cleanser

Sometimes you need a palette cleanser of a book, before going on to another that enchants you. This is a good palette cleanser.
The story is as old as time. A poor character, with a great attitude conquers life's struggles and finds in the end that simple life and family are most important.

Made me fall in love with Anne over again.

The performance was adorable, the story was cute as all get out and I remembered why I liked it. It helps me to be happy about the small things and to be thankful for the loves and life I have.