Anne of Green Gables
By L.M. Montgomery
Read in 8th Grade
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert led a relatively quiet life - until Anne arrives at Green Gables. The old couple had wanted a boy to help them but they got Anne. Despite her rather sad upbringing at an orphanage, the Cuthbert mold her into a respectable, smart young woman, though not without some bumps along the way.
But none of them are ready for the final curve that life puts in their path. Anne wins a scholarship for college, and the whole town rejoices. This is good, because the Cuthbert finances are in a precarious state. They have all their money in one bank that is rumored to be shaky.
Then, it does collapse, and Matthew dies of shock. Marilla plans to sell Green Gables, but Anne, thankful of everything that has been done for her, gives up the scholarship to retain the farm.
But none of them are ready for the final curve that life puts in their path. Anne wins a scholarship for college, and the whole town rejoices. This is good, because the Cuthbert finances are in a precarious state. They have all their money in one bank that is rumored to be shaky.
Then, it does collapse, and Matthew dies of shock. Marilla plans to sell Green Gables, but Anne, thankful of everything that has been done for her, gives up the scholarship to retain the farm.
I enjoyed this book because it was rather unorthodox for the time it was written, with Anne having a quick temper and going very far in education.
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