Anne of Green Gables

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content in this first installment; Anne is a child and her relationships are based on friendship and found family.

Light Themes

Anne begins as an orphan who has experienced neglect and lack of love; her fear of rejection and longing for belonging are emotionally significant; themes of adoption, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of imagination are central; the tone is ultimately warm and optimistic.

Mild Violence

Anne experiences minor physical discipline typical of the era; a classmate breaks a slate over her head in a comic sequence; conflict is mostly social and emotional.

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old orphan Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables expecting to find a home, only to discover the elderly siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert wanted a boy to help with farmwork; Anne's imagination, spirit, and relentless optimism gradually win them over. A beloved classic full of humor, heart, and the beauty of Prince Edward Island. The first in an iconic series.