Anne of Green Gables

Classic Fiction · No. 32 — An imaginative orphan transforms a quiet Prince Edward Island community with her fierce spirit and endless mishaps..

• Classic Fiction
• 32 min
• Ages 12–99
• 7 chapters

About this audiobook

When aging siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert of Green Gables decide to adopt an orphan boy to help on their farm, a misunderstanding brings them eleven-year-old Anne Shirley instead. Anne is highly imaginative, talkative, and fiercely sensitive about her red hair. Though Marilla is initially hesitant, Anne's passionate nature and vulnerability win over both siblings. Anne quickly makes a bosom friend in Diana Barry, but also initiates a bitter, years-long academic rivalry with classmate Gilbert Blythe after he calls her 'Carrots.' Her life in Avonlea is marked by dramatic mishaps, including accidentally dyeing her hair green and serving Diana currant wine instead of raspberry cordial. Despite these blunders, Anne excels academically, eventually earning a prestigious scholarship to Redmond College. However, tragedy strikes when Matthew dies of a sudden heart attack, and Marilla's failing eyesight threatens the loss of Green Gables. Choosing family over ambition, Anne declines her scholarship to stay home and teach locally. Gilbert generously gives up his teaching post at the Avonlea school so Anne can work close to home, finally ending their rivalry and sparking a deep, enduring friendship.

Why it's worth a listen

Step into the vibrant world of Avonlea, where a talkative, red-haired orphan accidentally wins the hearts of a reserved brother and sister. Through a series of hilarious misunderstandings, academic rivalries, and deep friendships, she turns her adoptive home upside down. Experience a heartwarming story about the power of imagination, the beauty of chosen family, and the quiet sacrifices of love.

A question to keep

Does Anne's journey toward academic success and social acceptance require her to sacrifice the very eccentricity that makes her unique?

Based on the book by Retold from L. M. Montgomery, published by Emma's Library original retelling

Chapters

1. Introduction
2. The Mistake at Bright River
3. The Threshold of Green Gables
4. Bosom Friends and Broken Slates
5. Cordial and Color
6. The Ladder of Ambition
7. A Question to Keep