The Cuthberts of Green Gables asked for a boy from the orphanage to help them out around the farm, so they are rather surprised when a talkative, red-headed little girl steps off the train to meet them.

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Illustrated by Alan Marks

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The much-loved classic story by L.M. Montgomery, specially retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. From the day red-headed 'Anne-with-an-e' unexpectedly arrives at Green Gables, life is never the same again... Includes a short biography of the author and beautiful watercolour illustrations throughout. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts.

Chapters in this book include:

• The orphan
• Anne loses her temper
• A best friend... and a worst one
• The disastrous tea party
• Anne to the rescue
• A concert and puffed sleeves
• Vanity and vexation
• Love, loss and friendship