Brother and sister Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert look forward to meeting the young orphan boy whom they hope to give a good life to at their Avonlea farm, Green Gables. When they are accidentally sent Anne Shirley instead, they make the most of the orphanage's mistake and welcome the imaginative girl with loving arms. Under their care and through the friendships she forges at school, Anne enjoys adventures and experiences that teach her how to be loving and caring in return. First published in 1908, L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables is a cherished tale of the importance of family and community. This edition features classic illustrations by M. A. and W. A. J. Claus. Anne of Green Gables is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics for children. It features timeless illustrations, an elegant bonded-leather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and a ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.