The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny red-haired girl turns up instead.áHighly spiritedáAnne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter, andásoon it's impossible to imagine life without her.

A favourite classic with cover and introduction by the inimitable Lauren Child, award-winning creator of Clarice Bean and the hugely popular Charlie and Lola series.