Welcome to the first novel about Anne Shirley, the redheaded girl of Green Gables. The books about her have been best sellers since 1908. In this book, the Cuthberts have sent to the orphanage for a boy to live with them and to help Matthew with the farm. The red-haired skinny Anne has already been in situations where as an orphan only her work was wanted. She immediately loves Green Gables and is devastated to learn that Marilla wants to send her back. However after a series of mishaps, the well intentioned but mile-a-minute talker Anne, works her way into their lives and hearts.