Anne of Green Gables: Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings in their fifties and sixties, had decided to adopt a boy from the orphanage to help Matthew run their farm. They live at Green Gables. Through a misunderstanding, the orphanage sends red-haired Anne Shirley. Anne is described as bright and quick, eager to please, talkative, and extremely imaginative—she gives everything around her funny names. Marilla at first says the girl must return to the orphanage, but after a few days, she decides to let her stay. Anne makes mistakes but people are amused by them; she takes much joy in life and adapts quickly; she is eager to learn at school, and makes many friends. Anne brings light and joy to Green Gables. Everyone is influenced by her liveliness. Anne of Green Gables is a book about the true, the good and the beautiful. Children are impressed with Anne’s good-nature.