Age rating and parents' guide:Anne of Green Gables
by L.M. Montgomery
Ages 9–14
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, a little romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Orphan hardship (gentle).
Imaginative orphan Anne transforms life at Green Gables while finding family, friendship, and belonging on Prince Edward Island.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- Mild
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Orphan hardship (gentle)
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Anne series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Nature & outdoors
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Family
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