About the Author

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and writer of 20 novels, 30 essays, 500 poems and 530 short stories. She is best known for the Anne of Green Gables series of children's books. Most of her fictional works are set in Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island. In 1935, Montgomery was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Reviews

""Anne of Green Gables is one of those flesh and blood characters whom we cherish in the quiet places of our hearts kept for the dearest mortals we know."" - Bliss Carmen, 1908 ""Those who have not acquainted themselves with the stories of the brilliant Canadian novelist should do so at once - her novels are full of human people with whom you can laugh and sigh."" - Hamilton Daily Times, 1913