Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery – The Power of Imagination and the Spirit of Resilience

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A young girl with red braided hair wearing a straw hat and old-fashioned clothing, gazing thoughtfully into the distance outdoors.

First published in 1908, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery remains one of the most enduring literary works of the twentieth century. The story follows Anne Shirley, a spirited orphan with boundless imagination, who arrives at Green Gables expecting rejection but finds love, friendship, and self-discovery. At its heart, the novel reveals how … Read more

The Little Colonel by Annie Fellows Johnston – A Southern Tale of Pride, Family, and Early American Morality

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Vintage-style book cover of The Little Colonel Stories by Annie Fellows Johnston, shown alongside a portrait of the author

Published in 1895, The Little Colonel opened a new chapter in American juvenile fiction with its spirited protagonist, Lloyd Sherman. Set in post-Civil War Kentucky, the story captures the tensions and affections of a Southern family reeling from generational pride. Its influence extended through more than a dozen sequels, shaping an entire series adored by … Read more