L.M. Montgomery
The Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables.
L.M. Montgomery is an author. The Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books we recommend and where to start.
About L.M. Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30 November 1874 in Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, and died on 24 April 1942.
She published Anne of Green Gables in 1908 and followed it with sequels including Anne of Avonlea (1909). Her other books include Emily of New Moon (1923) and The Blue Castle (1926).
L.M. Montgomery’s books in our all-time classics list
- Anne of Green Gables (1908): number 17 in our best children’s books of all time. An imaginative orphan girl arrives at a farm on Prince Edward Island.
Other well-known books and work
- Anne of Green Gables (1908)
- Anne of Avonlea (1909)
- Emily of New Moon (1923)
- The Blue Castle (1926)
Where to start
Start with Anne of Green Gables.
Frequently asked questions about L.M. Montgomery
Who is L.M. Montgomery?
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30 November 1874 in Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, Canada, and died on 24 April 1942.
Which books by L.M. Montgomery are on your all-time list?
Anne of Green Gables (number 17). See our best children’s books of all time.
Where should I start with L.M. Montgomery?
Start with Anne of Green Gables.
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