The first major biography of Henry VIII least favourite wife
- but the one who outlived them all. 'I like her not!' was the verdict
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Anne of Green Gables" is the classic children's book by L M Montgomery. Marilla & Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables
- but a skinny red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty & full of spirit Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination & constant chatter. It's not long before Anne finds herself in trouble but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without 'their' Anne
- & for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town. L. M. Montgomery was born in Clifton Prince Edward Island in 1874. A prolific writer she published many short stories poems & novels but she is best known for Anne of Green Gables & its sequels inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Isl&. Montgomery died in Toronto in 1942 & was buried in Cavendish on her beloved isl&. Other books by L. M. Montgomery: " Anne of Green Gables"; " Anne of Avonlea"; " Anne of the Island"; " Anne of Windy Poplars"; " Anne's House of Dreams"; " Anne of Ingleside"; " Rainbow Valley"; " Rilla of Ingleside"; " Emily of New Moon"; " Emily Climbs"; " Emily's Quest"; " Pat of Silver Bush"; " Mistress Pat"; " The Story Girl"; " The Golden Road"; " Kilmeny of the Orchard"; " The Blue Castle"; " Magic for Marigold"; "A Tangled Web"; & " Jane of Lantern Hill"."

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When the Cuthberts send to an orphanage for a boy to help them at Green Gables their farm in Canada they are astonished when a talkative little girl steps off the train. Anne red-headed pugnacious & incurably romantic causes chaos at Green Gables & in the village but her wit & good nature delight the fictional community of Prince Edward Island Canada & ensure that Anne of Green Gables continues to be a firm favourite with readers worldwide. Anne of Avonlea continues Anne's story. Now half-past sixteen but as strong-headed & romantic as ever Anne becomes a teacher at her old school & dreams of its improvement. But her responsible position & mature ambitions do not prevent her entanglement in the scrapes that still seem to beset her in spite of her best intentions. Thoroughly charming & amusing with a supporting cast of colourful & endearing characters both books will enchant & entertain readers guaranteeing that Anne's adventures capture their affections as well as their imaginations. ...

Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island Canada in the late nineteenth century Anne Of Green Gables" is the story of Anne Shirley an imaginative & headstrong orphan. When brother & sister Marilla & Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. What use is she to us? grumbles the gruff Marilla. We might be of some use to her answers Matthew who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up her adventures are both hilarious & moving. Its a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana & her admirer
- the dashing Gilbert Blythe
- then dyes her hair green cracks a slate over Gilberts head when he calls her Carrots & finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college."

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If you love a good story then look no further. Oxford Childrens Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. Theyre books to treasure & return to again & again. Orphan Anne has always dreamed of being part of a proper family. So when shes chosen to go & live with the Cuthberts life looks gr&. But the Cuthberts wanted a little boy to help them on Green Gables farm not a girl. They cannot keep her. ...

This is the sixth volume of the adventures of red-haired Anne Shirley. Anne now Mrs Doctor Blythe is still sometimes as impetuous as when she was the girl from Green Gables. But with six lively children & hard-worked Gilbert to look after
- not to mention Gilbert's disapproving aunt Anne has to be practical too. Especially when the children get into as many scrapes as she ever did!
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This is the third heartwarming book about red-haired Anne Shirley. As her childhood friends get married & move away Anne too leaves Prince Edward Island for college in Kingsport. Although Priscilla Grant & Gilbert Blythe are there too she feels lonely & out of place. But Anne soon makes new friends one of whom is rich handsome Roy Gardner whose attentions to Anne make Gilbert very jealous. ...

This is the fourth book about the red-haired Anne Shirley from Green Gables. Now a young woman & her romance with Gilbert Blythe beginning to flourish Anne Shirley becomes Principal of Summerside High School. But Summerside is virtually ruled by the Pringle family who dont want Anne at the school. It takes all of Annes courage & tact & the comfort she draws from the eccentric household at Windy Willows to overcome local prejudice & confront the dreaded Pringles. ...

This is the fifth novel about Anne Shirley the red-haired girl from Green Gables. Life seems perfect to Anne Shirley about to marry her childhood friend Gilbert Blythe & set up home with him in her 'house of dreams' on the shores of Four Winds Harbor. There are new neighbours to meet & fresh problems to solve. But then tragedy strikes & there's huge heartache for the young couple which takes all of their courage & love to overcome. ...

As the eldest of The Nolan Sisters Anne Nolan's life appeared from the outside to be one of boundless excitement & glamour
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