Her name isnt Cordelia, her hair isnt black, and she hasnt any parents. These are the tragical facts of Anne Shirleys life until she comes to Green Gables and faces another shes a girl. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert wanted a boy to help with the farm work, but of all the things Anne can imagine, leaving Green Gables isnt one of them. Shell do anything to stay - talk less, pay more attention, control her temper. At least... shell try to.