Tag Archives: Prince Edward Island

Why Cash Strapped Families Should Vacation in Canada this Summer

Who says the only way you can get your hands on a spectacular summer travel deal is to travel down south? On the contrary, Canada is just as eager to lure travelers to their neck of the woods while the temperatures are mild. To get families to visit the sprawling region numerous local lodgings are offering outstanding summer travel bargains. Take a look: Prince Edward Island The popular island is helping travelers celebrate a major milestone this summer—the 100th anniversary of “Anne of Green Gables.” You and your family can join in the festivities by booking a room at Kindred … Continue reading →

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story

It is so rare for me to find anything critical to say about “Anne of Green Gables.” My adoration for everything Anne and for L.M. Montgomery exceeds all mortal comprehension. I am very sorry to say, though, that when they made “Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story,” they messed up big time. The chronology of the movie is completely wrong. When World War I (called The Great War at the time) began, Anne was a mother. She had children who were old enough to go fight in the war. I will write more about this when I review “Rilla … Continue reading →

Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne of Windy Poplars – L.M. Montgomery

I’m writing a review about these three books together as they all cover a certain segment in the life of Anne Shirley, irrepressible redheaded heroine written about by L.M. Montgomery. In “Anne of Avonlea,” Anne has grown out of most of her awkwardness but still makes shocking mistakes from time to time, causing Marilla to sprout even more gray hair. The book is full of sweet and funny moments from Anne’s days teaching school and her interactions with the children. Anne also experiences what it’s like to finally belong to a large family, as Marilla adopts orphans Davy and Dora, … Continue reading →

Anne of Green Gables — L.M. Montgomery

Beloved by millions around the world, “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery is one of those books that takes permanent residence in your heart. I was first introduced to Anne through the Wonderworks production for Public Television starring Megan Follows. This was shortly after it first came out, when I was 10. There were so many similiarities between myself and Anne that I knew I had to read the book. I fell in love from page one and the love affair is still going strong. Anne Shirley was raised in an orphanage and it seems that no one wants … Continue reading →