The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth's list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. Many of these volumes have contemporary illustrations, and while they are ideal for shared family reading, their attractive format will also encourage children to read for themselves. Like all Wordsworth Editions, these children's books represent unbeatable value.
Anne of Green Gables Series
This series follows the life of Anne, a young girl growing up in the picturesque Canadian town of Avonlea. Anne is an orphan who is taken in by an older couple who become her guardians. The story captures her adventures, friendships, and personal growth as she seeks to find her place in the world. The series is beloved for its nostalgia and strong emotional elements.
Recommended Reading Order
Anne returns to Avonlea to teach in her former school and discovers the pleasures and puzzles of growing up.
Anne of the Island
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In the second sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" Anne Shirley goes to Redmond College, where she makes new friends, including the handsome Roy Gardner, whose attentions to make her old friend Gilbert Blythe very jealous. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Anne Shirley has left Redmond College behind to begin a new job and a new chapter of her life away from Green Gables. Now she faces a new challenge: the Pringles. They
Read the timeless classic about the fiery orphan Anne Shirley, now married, behind the hit Netflix series Anne with an E—now celebrating a hundred years of this children’s favorite. Finally, Anne and her true love, Gilbert Blythe, will be married. In the sunshine of the old orchard, surrounded by their closest friends, they’ll exchange their vows, and embark on a new life together in their dream house. But moving into a new home, even one on the beautiful misty shores of Four Winds Harbor, brings its own set of challenges and surprises. Anne and Gilbert will meet new friends and neighbors: Captain Jim, the lighthouse keeper with his haunting sea tales; Miss Cornelia Bryant, a woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind—or her heart; and the troubled Leslie Moore, who quickly becomes one of Anne’s closest friends. As Anne and Gilbert start their family, they become deeply connected with the residents of Four Winds Harbor, sharing in both the joys and hardships that come their way. This special Collector’s Edition includes the original, unabridged text, a specially commissioned biography of L.M. Montgomery, and a map of Prince Edward Island.
Anne of Ingleside
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Originally published in 1939 by George G. Harrap & Co Ltd.
Rainbow Valley
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The grown-up Anne of Green Gables, her husband, and their six children live in a special hideaway known as Rainbow Valley.
