"It's delightful when your imaginations come true, isn't it?" From unwanted orphan to beloved wife and mother, the Anne of Green Gables series is the complete journey of 11-year-old Anne through a life even she never dreamed of. This set includes all eight books in L. M. Montgomery's tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

Anne's daughter Rilla is just fifteen when her childhood ends. With the outbreak of WWI, there's no time for mooning over handsome Kenneth Ford. Instead, Rilla's days are spent caring for a war-baby and knitting socks for soldiers in Europe. Among them is her brother Jem, while sensitive Walter struggles with his choice to stay home as the war most believed would be over by Christmas drags on for years. And all the while Jem's Little Dog Monday awaits his master's return. Book 8 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

Her name isn't Cordelia, her hair isn't black, and she has no parents. These are the tragical facts of Anne Shirley's life until she comes to Green Gables and faces another: she's a girl. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert wanted a boy to help with the farm work but of all the things Anne can imagine, leaving Green Gables isn't one of them. She'll do anything to stay - talk less, pay more attention, control her temper. At least she'll try to. Book 1 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

It's been five years since Anne came to Green Gables and she's quite grown-uppish now. True she's more interested in writing about love than falling in it, and her nose still has seven freckles. But as the new teacher at her old school, she's left her days of breaking slates and walking ridgepoles behind. She's determined not to get into any more trouble. Then again, one can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once ... Book 2 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

How horrible it is that people have to grow up and marry and change! The only change Anne is ready for is leaving Green Gables for Redmond College. As for marriage, she's waiting for the Prince Charming she imagined as a girl: someone tall and handsome, with sad eyes and a sensitive voice. So when a dashing stranger appears, Anne's dreams seem to have come true. But with everything changing around her, will Anne's heart stay the same? Book 3 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

In the soft greens and glooms of Rainbow Valley, Anne's children grow up alongside those of the Reverend John Meredith. With a distracted father and no mother, the Meredith children get into so much trouble they decide to form a Good-Conduct Club to help bring themselves up and punish themselves when they do wrong. Unfortunately this only makes things worse. What they really need is a stepmother, but everyone knows stepmothers are wicked. Just ask Mary Vance. Book 7 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

Anne's house of dreams is finally a reality. Her marriage takes her far from Green Gables to the misty shores of Four Winds Harbor, where the adventures of Captain Jim and the tragedy of Leslie Moore await. With such scope for imagination it isn't long before a visiting writer is inspired too. Clearly life isn't always smooth sailing, and when Anne's own tale turns from happiness to heartbreak, she'll need her new friends to help her weather the storm. Book 5 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

It's been seven years since she married the love of her life and Anne of Green Gables is now Anne of Ingleside. As the mother of five, soon to be six, Anne's life is never dull. Her children are every bit as dreamy and headstrong as she was and her own attempts at throwing a party and playing cupid prove that even she still has much to learn. When a past rival appears, Anne learns she's not above old jealousy either. Book 6 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

Anne Shirley, B.A., arrives in her new home of Summerside scandalously in love. With two years to wait until she can be married, she has come to be principal of the local high school. Unfortunately, the town's most powerful family have already taken a disliking to her and Anne's charm appears to have met its match. She finds comfort in the letters she writes from her tower room, until at last she stumbles upon a secret and the winds begin to change. Book 4 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.