Anne of Avonlea

Anne is a captivating heroine, a whirlwind of energy and good intentions

The dearest, most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice

At heart, Montgomery's ability to incorporate such complex themes into writing that is so accessible to younger readers makes her arguably the grandmother of the YA/adult crossover novel

It's no stretch to suggest that Anne was the Harry Potter of her day

Anne Shirley is, for me, one of the great characters of literature