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Anne of Avonlea

By: L.M. Montgomery
Narrated by: Susan O'Malley
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Publisher's summary

Five years have passed since the orphan girl Anne Shirley came to live in the childless home of Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. She has returned to Avonlea to teach in the same village school where she herself was taught. Her earlier friends, Diana Barry, Jane Andrews, Priscilla Gray, and Gilbert Blyth, have also become teachers at neighboring village schools.

A mysterious new neighbor and his parrot named Ginger are now added to the original cast of characters. And there are the mischievious but darling Keith twins, Davy and Dora, whom Marilla has adopted.

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"With a brisk pace and pleasant, natural style, O'Malley's voice makes a good match for Anne's sweet-natured temperament and higher energy....O'Malley gives the many narrative passages, and Anne's parts, a lively quality, while setting an overall tone of nostalgia to match the story." (AudioFile)

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Narrator did a great job

After listening to Rachel McAdams narrate the first book, it was jarring to hear Susan O’Malley’s narration but after some time, her voice grew and I enjoyed listening. Though not as impactful (in regards to prose) as the first book, I still really love this book.

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Wonderful story great performance

I chose this rating due to the long enjoyment I have had with this audible book. Susan O'Malley's performance is so magnificent that you forget only one person is narrating. She takes you right into each character. Maud Montgomery, as author, continues the growth of Anne in a superb fashion bringing her character up as well as her age

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I love this book!

I love this series about Anne. I have read all eight books many times, this is my first time listening to it. If it wasn’t that I already love the book I am not sure if the person reading it would have captured me. It was okay reading, but overall enjoyed. 😊

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Great read

Loved this book for many years. This narration did not disappoint. I laughed, I cried! Love Anne!

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The sound was wonky

One minute the reader would sound soft and the next it was like she was shouting. Like the recording wasn’t done in the same area or with the same equipment.

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Lovely Story

I was not a fan of this audio version however the story remains timeless. A treasure.

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A Treat!

I loved reading Anne's books many, many years ago. Such a treat to find them on audio with a wonderful narrator. I've enjoyed several of Susan O'Malley's narrations and this was a joy to listen to. I've going to be listening to the rest of Anne's tales.

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love this one

The story of Anne is a timeless story. This child threw her life wins the heart of everyone both in the stories and thoes of us who read of her. If there is fault with this it would be the narrator performs more like reading the book, than as if the story where to come to life.

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Love

The audio seemed to get louder at times which was odd.

But I love this story. I have read it so many times. Anne really is a kindred spirit.

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Lovely Escape

Anne Shirley is a wonderful character and her stories are a great escape. The imagery is lovely. This story is the right amount of exciting and calm. Makes you almost long for a simpler time. These books also hold up well if you are worried about things you loved as a child that didn't age well.

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