Anne of Green Gables

By: Lucy Maud Montgomery

Narrated by: Arika Escalona

Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island, send for a boy orphan to help them out at the farm, they are in no way prepared for the error that will change their lives. The mistake takes the shape of Anne Shirley, a redheaded 11-year-old girl who can talk anyone under the table. Fortunately, her sunny nature and quirky imagination quickly win over her reluctant foster parents. Anne's feisty spirit soon draws many friends - and much trouble - her way.

Montgomery wrote the novel in the twilight of the day, sitting at her window and overlooking the fields of Cavendish. Since publication, Anne of Green Gables has sold more than 50 million copies.

©2010 Trout Lake Media (P)2010 Trout Lake Media

Always a favorite!

Anne of Green Gables has always been a favorite story of mine since childhood. I revisit it often. Something about this book always makes me feel comforted.

The narrator is not my favorite, and perhaps that is because I have heard a different narrator do a marvelous job. But even so, it did not take much away from the listening experience.

Very Enjoyable!

I love the complete series of Anne books. The movies with Megan Follows were a delight. This narration is well done and very easy to listen to - especially as background audio for data entry work! The variation in the narrator's voice for different characters was entertaining yet realistic. It was easy to "envision" the events as I remember them in the movie series. I definitely would recommend this for anyone who loves the Anne of Green Gables series!

My all-time favorite book!

I've been reading this book since I was a child, and have read it (or now listened to it) once every few years.

Classic Anne

Would you consider the audio edition of Anne of Green Gables to be better than the print version?

As a grad student, I don't have much time to dedicate to pleasure reading. There's no better way to fall asleep than by listening to audio books of familiar stories! This rendition of Anne of Green Gables is a wonderful addition to my audio book collection.

great book

loved this book. the narrative was great and I will be downloading the whole series

Great story, classic I have always loved

What did you like best about Anne of Green Gables? What did you like least?

I love the characters and the honesty of the story. It is as it was in the past when children were disposable but Anne brings love and light where ever she goes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Matthew and Anne and their relantionship.

What three words best describe Arika Escalona’s performance?

Not quiet right

Do you think Anne of Green Gables needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It has many sequels.

great story and narratiin

Audio production has some issues. A deep bass hum in the background of some chapters.

Very good book to relax with any time of day.

Would you consider the audio edition of Anne of Green Gables to be better than the print version?

Not particularly, I enjoyed both. I tend to be a fast reader though and believe I am able to get more of the details in the audio version because it makes me listen word for word.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mirella, especially how she grew as a person through her interaction with Anne.

Which character – as performed by Arika Escalona – was your favorite?

Anne, she was able to capture her wistfulness and imagination.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Whenever Matthew went out of his comfort zone and bought something for Anne that he thought would please her. She was able to touch him and draw him out in a way that no one else had ever been able to.

Any additional comments?

The author is a fantastic storyteller. The characters are so well drawn, you can imagine them being very real.

Sweet, fun story

My kids and I loved listening. The reader had a wonderful voice and made the characters come alive, which is quite important when listening to a book with children ( ages 11,9,8). Even my son, who is “all boy”, said , “ I liked it more than I didn’t like it” ;).

Such a classic.

Love this. Brought me back to when my mom read it to me as a child. I love Anne's imagination and feisty character. Such a sweet coming of age story.