Anne of Green Gables

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Cover of Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Illustrated by Scott McKowen

Reading Level 7 12LN Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a spirited red-headed girl showed up at a quiet farm, ready to turn everything upside down? Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert thought they wanted a boy to help on their farm, but Anne Shirley’s imagination and heart have other plans. How will this unlikely friendship change their lives forever?

Themes

Classic FictionOrphansFamilyComing of AgeFriendship

Quick Assessment

Anne of Green Gables follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, a lively and imaginative orphan adopted by the Cuthberts in a rural community. This classic middle-grade novel explores themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery through Anne's spirited personality and the challenges she faces. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains gentle conflicts and emotional moments appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LN — Light — Neutral
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Orphans Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9781402714511
Pages
304
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Classic FictionOrphansFamilyOrphans & Foster HomesLiteratureIslandsClassicsStudy AidsPrince Edward IslandCountry LifeFriendshipFriendship in FictionPrince Edward Island in FictionOrphans in FictionCountry Life in FictionFoster Home CareGirlsAnne ShirleyShirleyAnneTeachersZhang Pian Xiao ShuoEr Tong Wen XueSuo XieChang Pian Xiao ShuoDictionariesEnglish LanguageSpanishEr Tong Xiao Shuo20th CenturyCanada1867-1914Canadian FictionAmerican LiteratureSelf-perceptionImaginationShirley, AnneRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseOrphelinesPerception De SoiAmitiéVie RuraleLivres En Gros CaractèresLarge Print BooksEnseignantsAdoptionSchoolsFrench Language MaterialsLanguage ArtsEducationSuo Xie BenPaper WorkComics & Graphic Novels, GeneralChildren's Literature

People

L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942)Anne Shirley (Fictitious character)

Places

Prince Edward IslandCanadaJia na daJin daiXian dai