My favorite book is Anne of Green Gables.
I have heard of it but never read it.  What is it about?
It is about Anne Shirley. She is an 11 year old orphan who is mistakenly sent to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert.
Did they ever make a movie about that?  The story seems familiar
Yes it was a 1985 Canadian television mini-series drama.
Is it considered a children's novel?  I seem to recall that
It was written for all ages.
I see.  I might have to check the book out then.  Is it just one book or a series of books?
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L.M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who is mistakenly sent to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm
to stay close to Marilla after Matthew's death. After this kind act, Anne and Gilbert's friendship is cemented, and Anne looks forward to what life will bring next.
Characters.
Characters Green Gables household.
- Anne Shirley: An imaginative, talkative, red-haired orphan who comes to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert at age 11. Anne is very sensitive and dislikes the colour of her hair. Anne's bleak early childhood was spent being shuttled from household to household, caring for younger children.