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The audiobook version of Anne of Green Gables is a complete delight. The audiobook will enable a whole new generation of children to enjoy the escapades of Anne Shirley and her incredible wit, imagination and zest for life.

I've always enjoyed the narration style of actress Kate Burton who performs many adult audiobooks. But there is something ever so slightly disappointing about the way she voices Anne Shirley. Burton has the appropriate amount of enthusiasm, drama, and wonder of Anne. However she doesn't sound young enough, but rather like an adult trying to sound young. Perhaps I'm just spoiled by Megan Follow's amazing performance in the PBS film adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, but Burton left me wishing for a performance that sounded more age-authentic.

That being said, Burton gives Marilla the perfect amount of good intentioned orneriness, and she voices Matthew with excellent balance as a tenderhearted push over. Their increasing love for Anne is likewise developed and reflected through their voices as the book progresses. Kate Burton, in my opinion, is one of the most skilled narrators in terms of pacing. She manages to speak quickly through non essential parts of the text, yet never so fast as to lose the audience. She also slows down to believable speaking tempos when voicing dialogue. Anne of Green Gables is a must have for every young-adult reader.
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