Anne of the Island is written by Lucy Maud(L.M.) Montgomery. It is the third book in the series of Anne of Green Gables. It was first published in 1915. It was published by L.C. Page & Co. There are 272 pages in the kindle version of this book. The genres to describe this book are young adult fiction and children’s literature. The main characters are Marilla Cuthbert, Davy and Dora Keith, Anne Shirley, Diana Barry, Gilbert Blythe, Philipina(Phil) Gordon, Roy Gardener, and Rachel Lynde. It takes place at Prince Edward Island, in Canada. 

What did I think of the book?

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  I also have to rate this book 5 stars out of 5 stars. This book is amazing! I love how many ups and downs it took to get Anne to say yes to Gilbert. Anne took a long time to understand her feelings, and that made me hate Montgomery. But it was all worth the wait in the end. The writing is beautiful, the settings are enchanting, and the plot line was entertaining.  

What did I think of the characters of the book? 

  Anne is an optimistic girl who likes to imagine. Anne talks straightforwardly about wanting, seeking, and building new friendships. She is stubborn and makes mistakes but sees the world as a positive place full of possibilities. She is funny, bright, and a regular chatterbox. She has grown older and wiser but has a little childish self left in her. She chases her dreams and goes to Redmond College. She is an elegant, smart young woman. 

  Marilla Cuthbert is thin, tall, and a practical woman. She doesn’t show any affection or emotion to anybody, unlike her late brother, Matthew. She becomes a loving mother figure to Anne. Davy Keith is mischievous, naughty, loves to eat, and rarely does what he is told. He is always smiling, fair skin, ringlets all over his head, one dimple, and hazel eyes. He loves to torture his sister, Dora. Dora Keith is a twin to Davy. She is the opposite of Davy. She does what she is told and is very calm and quiet. She has long curls, hazel eyes, a snub nose, and a “prunes and prisms” mouth. 

  Diana Barry is Anne’s best friend(a bosom friend as Anne says). She is kind and pretty but lacks a wild imagination and a fiery personality. She is very loyal to Anne and their friendship becomes stronger as the plot advances. She gets married and starts a family. Gilbert Blythe is Anne’s good friend. He develops feelings for Anne and proposes to her twice. She rejects and then realizes that she also feels the same. So she accepts the second proposal. Mrs.Rachel Lynde is Anne’s neighbor. She makes it her business about what’s happening in town and often gives her opinion, even when no one asks for it. Her husband recently died, so she lives with Marilla, Davy, and Dora. 

  Roy Gardener, a handsome Redmond student who Anne thinks, is her dream man after he shares his umbrella with her. He courts Anne for two years and proposes to her. Anne first thinks that he is very romantic, but eventually finds him dull and humorless. She rejects his proposal. Philippa Gardener, Anne’s new friend from Redmond, is playful, charming and she can’t choose between her beaus. She later gets married to someone else in the book.  However, she is loyal and plays an essential role in bringing Anne and Gilbert together. 

What did I think of the art of the book? 

  I am not fond of this cover. It looks weird. I don’t know if that’s a tree or a fire in the background. I have no idea what she’s holding. There is too much going on. The sky is blue and acts as a solid background. There is a man(probably Roy) sitting in front of her. A woman is sitting in front of him(not exactly sure that’s Anne because I can’t see hey hair).

Would I like a sequel or does the sequel work? 

  There are sequels to this book, and I’m starting the next book. A sequel would work because Anne was interesting to read about and reading more about her adventures sounds fun. Anne has grown up and gotten engaged to someone she once hated. I am very curious about what is to happen to Gilbert and Anne in the next book.  There are 5 more original sequels to this book. And by original, I mean, that L.M. Montgomery wrote these books. 

What is the ideal reader age group for this book?

  The ideal age group for this book is 11 and up.  There is talk about boyfriends and Anne blushes a few times during the book. But she shares a kiss with a certain someone, and that’s pretty much it. 

– Divy