The Cuthberts adopt redheaded, spunky Anne Shirley, who never stops talking and has an active imagination. Before long, she transforms Green Gables with her spirit, heart, and charm. Child, award-winning creator of such characters as Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean, provides a new Introduction.
The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny red-haired girl turns up instead. Highly spirited Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter, and soon it's impossible to imagine life without her.