There is something about the Anne of Green Gables books and the gorgeous films that put a smile on my face. I can remember the first time I read the novels and the first time I watched the films. Bursting into tears at significant moments, wishing that I too could be the most romantic heroine of all time and all at once winning the heart of the most honourable hero ever written...Gilbert Blythe. How dreamy it all appeared, the beautiful Canadian scenery, the celebration of all that is good in human nature, collected together with Anne's scraps and adventures. Chasing cows through muddy fields never seemed so exciting, I know I would have traded anything in the world to be Anne Shirley (Anne spelt with an 'e'!).
In some ways no other heroine has ever truly won me over. Of course there is Penelope Wallace, but there will always be something about Anne...something that draws you in and makes you wish only good wishes on everyone.
I wanted to share this love of mine with the world, because I feel Anne is a little neglected nowadays. However, having read the first three novels again recently I think many readers will find new delights in these most wonderful stories.
