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Anne of Avonlea

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Anne of Avonlea

By: L.M. Montgomery
Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
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In this charming sequel to Anne of Green Gables, the unpredictable red-headed heroine returns for more wonderful adventures. When Anne Shirley first came to the beautiful Canadian town of Avonlea, she was a mischievous, talkative orphan who captured the hearts of everyone she met. Now, a few years later, Anne is a young woman with new dreams. She has become Avonlea's schoolteacher, and ends up, among other things, reuniting two long-lost lovers, raising two orphans, and falling in love for the first time.Hear more stories in the Anne of Green Gables series.Public Domain (P)2011 Recorded Books Classics Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good

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Beginning with Anne of Green Gables in 1908, author Lucy Maud Montgomery created a publishing enterprise as ambitious and successful as its heroine, the flame-haired and hot-tempered orphan, Anne Shirley. Performed in a mature, impeccable American English by Barbara Caruso, Anne of Avonlea is the second of six Anne novels. The present volume finds Anne at age 16, teaching school, studying with Gilbert, forming a social club, and getting into her usual trouble.

Along with the unforgettable heroine and great quirky side characters, the listener is treated to the small, peaceful Prince Edward Island in Northeastern Canada, beginning on "...an August afternoon with blue hazes scarfing the harvest slopes, little winds whispering elfishly in the poplars"...

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"Barbara Caruso gives a delightful reading of an old-fashioned, reassuring classic. For all ages." (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)

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Nourishment for the Imaginings of the Weary

I needed something light, whimsical, and yet deep and wholesome. This story brought back fond childhood memories, nourished my imagination, and gave me lenses to see a wearied life with new wonder.

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Wonderful

I love the performance. Such a wonderful voice and made the story come to life.

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I LOVE THIS BOOK!!

Anne of avonlea is a well writen story, it starts out kind of slow but is nevertheless truly exiting. volger language and inapropriat topics cannot be founed within this book's pages and as far as literature goes, i pursonally would give it an A+. however i would definaitly recommened it for no younger than the age of 10 only because it is a hard read and can be difficult to understand. i have read the first 2 books on the Anne of green gables and have never found a thing wrong with either of them. (P.S i am an 11 year old girl so please exuse my spelling for i am still learning and done't know if i spelled everything right.)

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What took me so long

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I now know why this story and these characters have stood the test of time. What a timeless story of love, friendship, childhood, and of the incredible Anne Shirley.

What about Barbara Caruso’s performance did you like?

Wonderful, I can't wait to listen to her other books.

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Classic with great narration

What did you like best about this story?

If you're listening to this one you're probably already a fan of Miss Montgomery---flights of fancy, humor, good people, good times.

Which character – as performed by Barbara Caruso – was your favorite?

Anne girl

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but you can also listen to it in small chunks successfully, which I find very important with audiobooks.

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How could it be better?

Continuation of Anne’s story, showing her growth from the imaginative girl of Anne of Green Gables into a young woman navigating adulthood. The characters really make this book shine—Marilla’s softened edges, Paul Irving’s poetic soul, and of course, mischievous little Davy with his endless questions and hilarious antics. His blunt honesty and curiosity keep the story lighthearted, even as Anne faces more responsibilities.

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Barbara Caruso is excellent

The entire series is so wonderful, very engaging, nothing objectionable. And Barabara Caruso feels like a friend, her narration is the very best. I now judge all other narrators by her.

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A smile never left my face

love the story and narrator! can't go wrong with this one. I love Anne and all of Avonlea.

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Beautifully Narrated

The story is timeless for a reason. The narrator does a wonderful job doing all the characters’ voices without being obnoxious. I hope to find the next book in the series with a similar narrator. 10/10 overall.

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Still so charming

I just love the simplicity and charm of this series. And the narrator is fantastic.

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