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Anne of Green Gables Series - 8 Volumes
By L.M. Montgomery / Random House, Inc
Follow the heartwarming and high-spirited adventures of the world's favorite redhead! From hot-tempered orphan girl to contented mother of six, this captivating collection chronicles Anne's life: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars, Anne's House of Dreams, Anne of Ingleside, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Eight slipcased softcovers. Recommended for ages8 to 12. |
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Anne of Green Gables, DVD
By Vision Video
Megan Follows, Tony Award winner Colleen Dewhurst (Annie Hall) and Academy Award nominee Richard Farnsworth (The Natural) give unparalleled performances in this critically acclaimed motion picture, based on the international best-selling novel. Filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this award-winning movie follows the enchanting life of orphan Anne Shirley (Follows), from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman. A delicate epic full of wit, style and emotional power. Digitally restored. Approx. 195 minutes.
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Director's commentary
Missing scenes
Cast biographies
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Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, DVD
By Vision Video
Anne Shirley makes the transition from romantic, impetuous orphan to outspoken, adventurous teacher . . . but at age 16, she soon discovers that she's the one who has a lot to learn about love, friendship, the ways of the world, and the very handsome Gilbert Blythe. Stars Colleen Dewhurst and Megan Follows. 4 hours total. |
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Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story, DVD
By Vision Video
No longer the reckless schoolgirl Gilbert called "Carrots," Anne is now a married woman---facing adult challenges. After Marilla's death, Anne and Gilbert decide to begin a new life in New York City, and from there are drawn into the war in Europe. Will they ever again see the red earth of Prince Edward Island? 3 hours. |
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Anne of Green Gables Book and Charm
By Lucy Maud Montgomery / Harpercollins Publishing
Charming Classics "You don't want me because I'm not a boy? This is the most tragical thing that ever happened to me!" Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert had planned to adopt a boy to help out around Green Gables farm. But waiting for Matthew at the train station is freckle-faced, red-headed Anne Shirley - a talkative 11-year old orpha with a heart full of dreams and a desperate longing for a home. From the minute Anne sets foot in Matthew's buggy, Green Gables will never be the same! Discover one of the most delightful, irrepressible young heroines of all time in L. M. Montgomery's classic novel. |
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The Annotated Anne of Green Gables
By Lucy Maud Montgomery / Oxford University Press
The Annotated Anne of Green Gables is the first fully annotated edition which gives us a fresh look at one of the world's most loved stories. With scores of illustrations, photographs, and drawings, as well as hundreds of notes, a selection of original reviews, and fascinating essays on the background and context of the novel. The Annotated Anne of Green Gables allows readers to enter the world Anne inhabits more completely than ever before. Readers will appreciate more clearly the scope and depth of this extraordinary novel. |
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Anne of Green Gables Press-Out Model House
By Lucy Maud Montgomery / Random House, Inc
Press out and create a charming and accurate model of Green Gables, the house where Anne's dreams came true. With the detailed interiors, furniture, and press-out figures of Anne, Diana, Matthew and Marilla, you can relive Anne's famous adventures. |
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Anne of Green Gables Focus on the Family Radio Audiodrama on Cassette
By Paul McCusker / Tyndale House
Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginitive orphan who comes to live with aging siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island. When the Cuthberts decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the famr, they are astonished when red-headed Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla. "We might be of some use to her, " answers her brother Matthew. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and finds an admirer; the teasing Gilbert Blythe. Anne's red-blooded attitude sometimes get the best of her, especially with busybody Rachael Lynde--yet despite being a whimsical student, Anne finds a "kindred spirit" in her teacher Miss Stacy. From her tender moments with Matthew, to being suspected of stealing jewelry, the ups and downs Anne expereinces make her all the more endearing. This classic work translated into an audiodrama features captivating performances by film stars Mae Whitman as Anne and Christina Pickles as MArilla. With original music and expertly crafted sound design, listeners will personally experience the world of Anne of Green Gables in a whole new way. 3 cassettes. 240 minutes. |
| The following books were not written by an Island artist, but as a family we really enjoyed these books, and watching the movies together.
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Love Comes Softly Series, Vols 1-4
By Janette Oke / Bethany House Publishers
Ravenous for a good read? These novels started the demand for Christian historical fiction! Meet Marty and Clark, whose frontier marriage of convenience blossoms into committed love and a houseful of children who grow up, find romance, and build their own prairie families. Includes Love's Abiding Joy, Love's Long Journey, Love's Enduring Promise, and Love Comes Softly. Four softcovers, from Bethany. |
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Love Comes Softly, Vol 1-8 Revised
By Janette Oke / Bethany House Publishers
Love Comes Softly, the first series from the pen of Janette Oke, follows the lives of one family through three generations--beginning with a hated "marriage of convenience," through hardships common to life on the prairie in an earlier time, leading at last to an abiding love. These eight stories reflect the enduring hope of Christian love and faith despite adversity and hardship. |
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Love Comes Softly, DVD
By Janette Oke / Word Entertainment, Inc.
Based on Janette Oke's best-selling book series, and directed by Michael Landon Jr., Love Comes Softly is inspired story-telling for the whole family. Marty and Aaron Claridge (Katherine Heigl and Oliver Macready) travel west in search of new opportunity. But when tragedy strikes and Marty is suddenly widowed, the young woman must face the rugged terrain, bleak weather, and life among strangers - alone. That is until a handsome widower named Clark Davis (Dale Midkiff) suggests a platonic "marriage of convenience" until Marty can return home. As the months pass, though, Marty and Clark discover an unexpected new love where there was once only loss. Not rated. Color. 88 minutes.
Special Features:
Includes Widescreen and Full Screen versions
Dolby Surround
Close-Captioned
Subtitles in English and Spanish |
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Love's Enduring Promise, DVD
By Janette Oke / Word Entertainment, Inc.
Get swept away by another heartwarming DVD featuring beloved characters from Janette Oke! Here, Clark and Marty continue the romance they began in Love Comes Softly. As they preside over their growing family, their prairie house begins to feel crowded---but never too full to welcome new friends and neighbors from the frontier! Directed by Michael Landon, Jr. Approx. 87 minutes. Not rated.
Special features:
Dolby Surround
Subtitles in English and Spanish
Fullscreen
NTSC Region 1
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Love's Long Journey, DVD
By Word Entertainment, Inc.
In the third installment of Janette Oke's popular Love Comes Softly series, Missie and Will LaHaye move westward and settle in Tettsford Junction. Willie rustles up misfit ranch hands to help him, while pregnant Missie befriends their Native American neighbors. Stepping out in faith, the young couple shares faraway dreams---and finds family in unlikely places. This DVD includes English and Spanish subtitles. Not rated. Closed captioned. Region 1. Approx. 85 minutes. |
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Love's Abiding Joy, DVD
By Janette Oke / Word Entertainment, Inc.
After their treacherous journey west, Missie and her husband set up their homestead and begin raising a family. Now that the railroad connects the frontier states, Clark and Marty Davis can finally visit their daughter, Missie, and meet their adorable grandsons. But the joyful reunion is interrupted by tragedy. An unforgettable family drama, directed by Michael Landon, Jr. Rated PG (Mild Thematic Elements). Approx. 87 minutes.
DVD Features:
Widescreen and Fullscreen Versions
English and Spanish Subtitles
Region 1
Closed captioned |
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