When waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise.

Anne Shirley- a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead.

Feisty and full of spirit, she soon charms her way into the Cuthberts affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter.

It s not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without their Anne – and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town.

The Sisterhood collection celebrates the best-loved classics, written by some of the best female authors in history for International Women s Day. Read the rest of the collection:

The Railway Children
Little Women
Heidi
Pride and Prejudice
A Little Princess