Hello sweets,
As you know I’m working on moving my Anne of Green Gables site to Pink Simplicity and making each page a blog entry. Then I’ll link to the entry on my Anne page.
Our visitor content page won’t be up for a while yet. I do miss Pink Simplicity’s icons and wallpaper; but I need to finish moving the Anne page. One thing at a time, you know!
Coming Soon: I finally snapped a photo of the famous Pounds Ave albino squirrel! It was taken through the glass front door and not very good. However, you can still tell it is a squirrel and it is white! All of you who were ready to lock me away for insanity, I now have proof I’m not quite as crazy as you thought! There is indeed a white squirrel.
The tale of Aunt Becky’s old jug. In this book you will meet the Darks and the Penhollows, who are ready to fight over that old brown jug. Aunt Becky, the clan matriarch, is about to die; and her will shall revel who gets the jug. There is only one catch, they must wait a whole year to find out. In that year many things will happen. Meet young Gay Penhollow who seems to be in love with love. Peter and Donna, childhood enemies, now star crossed lovers. Hugh and Joseline Dark, who hold the darkest family secret. Poor Margaret, who longs for a house and child of her own. Many will do anything for that jug. I must say this is one of my favorite Montgomery books.
Valancy Stirling has always lived the same dull life.
The Leslie family can’t decide on what to name their newest member, a sweet baby girl. Dr. M. Woodruff Richards, saves her life. So they name her Marigold, after him. All kinds of interesting things happen to Marigold, in this must read novel. The most exciting was when she met a real life princess. Who is this girl and is she really a princess? Now, I’m not about to spoil the end.
Sweet, shy Kilmeny plays her violin in the orchard. One day, the handsome school teacher, Eric Marshall sees her. Who is this beautiful lady? Soon he learns that is mute and doesn’t speak. Eric falls in love with her anyway. He would do anything to help her speak; but will she return his love?
This is the first book of the series. The Cutherburt’s decide to adopt an orphan. By mistake they get a red headed girl with a large imagination. Marilla says they can’t keep her; but Anne would give anything to stay. She finds a kindred spirit in her neighbor Dianna. When a boy at school calls her carrots, Anne cracks her slate over his head. Between dyeing her hair green, and getting her best friend drunk, Anne finds a place in both Matthew and Marilla’s hearts. This interesting book is a must read!
The second book in the wonderful Anne series. By now Anne is around sixteen, but is still just as heedless and impulsive as always, especially when she sells the wrong cow! Anne is ready to start teaching school in Avonlea. Dianna and Anne make a new friend, Miss Lavender. This quirky old lady lives at Echo Lodge, with her maid, Charlotta the fourth. When Marilla’s friend dies, she reluctantly agrees to raise the twins Davy and Dora. Dora is sweet and well mannered, while Davy is a holy terror. This book will leave you wanting to read more.
In the third Anne book, Anne is ready to leave for Redmond College. While there, she meets new friends, and they decide to rent a house called Patty’s Place. Gilbert Blythe is also attending the same college. Anne soon gets a marriage proposal from an old friend. After receiving another proposal from someone unexpected, Anne must decide if she is ready for marriage. She still hasn’t forgotten her old chums in Avonlea, every chance she gets, Anne returns to Green Gables. 
With college behind her, Anne sets out to become a teacher at Summerside High School. There is only one thing that stands in her way, the Pringles. They are sorely vexed, because Anne was chosen over a Pringle for the job. In Summerside, the Pringles rule the roost and are determined to make Anne miserable. While staying at Windy Poplars, Anne meets Aunt Chatty, Aunt Kate, and their maid Rebecca Dew. After doing things her way, Anne soon has even the Pringles on her side.
Gilbert is finally out of medical school, and has married his sweetheart. Now Anne and Gilbert are ready to start a new life in their House of Dreams in Four Winds. They meet a lighthouse keeper, full of tales of the sea; and Miss Cornelia, their spunky neighbor, who hates men. Anne also learns of Leslie Moore a young woman whose life is full of haunting tragic secrets. This book was my favorite of all the Anne books. 
This is the sixth book. Anne and Gilbert have moved to a new house called Ingleside. They have five children, and Anne is expecting her sixth. Things are going great, until Aunt Mary Maria moves in. She thinks she should run the household. She even had the nerve to tell Susan what to do in her own kitchen. Then Gilbert forgets their anniversary, and instead makes plan to visit Christen Stuart, who is in town. Anne begins to wonder if Gilbert does still loves her. This delightful book is worth re-reading again.
Our beloved Anne Shirley is all grown up now. She has six children. They get a new minister and his family, the Merediths. He is a widower, with no one to help raise his children. The Blythes at once find new friends in the Meredith children. Throw in an orphan named Mary Vance, whom the children are determined to keep out of the orphanage, and you are sure to find their adventures delightful.
This is the last book of the Anne series. It is told through the eyes of Anne’s youngest daughter Rilla. She is fifteen,and can’t wait for her first dance. Still a child yet, Rilla grows up fast in the horrible reality of war. New challenges await as Rilla decides to raise a war baby. Anne’s heart breaks as she watches her own sons leave for war. Rilla overcomes struggles that life forever, and leave her a beautiful woman.
As we know Avonlea has always been full of delightful gossip, as Rachel Lynde will be glad to tell you! Remember how Anne had to hurry up Ludovic Speed, when he was courting Therodora? Or how about Old Lady Lloyd, that was the sweetest story. There was a funny one about a man, who hates women and his dog who are under quarantine. By mistake,a lady, who can’t stand men, (sounds a lot like Miss Cornelia, doesn’t she?) and her cat get stuck in the same house. The small town stories will be sure to entertain any Anne fan.
This book has even more tales from Avonlea. An old maid, suddenly invents an imaginary beau, and you can’t help but giggle when he really does come to town. There is also the delightful tale of Aunt Cynthia’s Persian Cat. Two sister’s are left “cat sitting” their aunt’s beloved cat. Disaster strikes when Aunt Cynthia suddenly decides she wants the cat; but they somehow lost it. The one about Miss Emily’s brown book, made me cry. She has left a trunk full of treasures and a secret no one could have guessed to Anne and Dianna. This is the perfect squeal to Chronicles of Avonlea.
Emily of New Moon. This is the first book of the Emily series. When her father dies, Emily is left an orphan. She is sent to live at New Moon with, stern Aunt Elizabeth, sweet Aunt Laura, and Cousin Jimmy. Emily meets new friends like the wild Ilse, whose adventures with Emily are interesting. Toss in Teddy Kent and Perry, and things are sure to be fun. Emily longs for the day when she will be a famous writer. I hate to admit that I enjoyed the Emily books a bit more than the Anne. Emily is sure to leave you wanting more.
This was by far my favorite of the Emily books. In this book Emily is finally ready to leave for college. She has had a few stories published, and is eager to climb the path to being a writer. Emily has discovered that she has the mysterious gift of second sight. When a young boy goes missing, Emily decides to help find him. College means staying with the grim Aunt Ruth. Somehow Emily still manages to have fun, and get a few stories published along the way. Be sure and read the third Emily Book, Emily’s Quest.
This is the last book in the Emily series. By now Emily is almost a grown woman. The Murray’s can’t wait to see her marry her cousin Andrew; but Emily has other ideas. She has a different beau every few months, but somehow she can’t help but think of Teddy Kent. Then Emily gets terribly sick, and they began to wonder if she will make it. With determination, Emily faces the grim struggles of being a writer. Then she gets engaged to someone, and can’t help but wonder why she still thinks of her old childhood friend. This book makes the perfect ending to the Emily trilogy.
Silver Bush is where Pat grew up, and has lived all her life. She loves Silver Bush more than any thing in the world. With the arrival of a baby sister, and new friends like Bets and Jingle things are always interesting. Especially old Judy Plum, the house keeper at Silver Bush. She is quite a character, and one of my favorites.This books will leave you wanting more of Silver Bush. Don’t miss the sequel, Mistress Pat!
Once again we return to Pat and Silverbush. Life is still as interesting as ever, with her sister Cuddles, the Christmas family reunion, and the new hired man Mr. Tillytuck. Pat still loves Silverbush more than life itself; but soon she must chose between her childhood home and love itself. Will Pat make the right decision, how can you chose between two things you want more anything?
This book is full of various short stories. Most of the stories take place around where Anne is living after her and Gilbert got married. Although the stories are about other people, once in a while they do mention Anne. There was one about a wedding, Here Comes The Bride, which told about Anne’s children once they were grown up. My favorite of the stories was called Fancy’s Fool. A young girl, Esme danced in the moonlight of her aunt’s garden. I have read and Re-read this book many times. It is sure to become one of your favorites too!
This collection of L.M.’s short stories all have one thing in common, the sea. While reading this book it seems as if you can almost smell the salt in the air and hear the sea gulls cry. I love this book! My favorite tale, is of two old sailors who fight over a naked statue of Aura. They have such a fight, that one of them moves out. Later, tragedy strikes as one sailor finds himself stuck in a hole in a rocky cliff, and the only person around to save him, is the other sailor he hates. What a funny story!
Sara Stanley, better known as the Story Girl, can tell tales so delightful, they will captive you. Sara has been sent to stay with her relatives, the King family, on Prince Edward Island. While there, she weaves stories of “How Kissing was Discovered” and “The Family Ghost”. To add to the excitement is the mystery of Rachel Ward’s old blue chest. Who knows, what secrets, or wonderful stories, are hidden inside it.
Sara Stanley and the King children are back. This time they decide to publish a magazine, filled with everything from a “personals” column to etiquette. Once again, Miss Sara charms us, with her amazing stories. However, all good things must come to an end. Even children grow up and go their seperate way. Don’t miss the delightful sequel to The Story Girl!
