Talk:Before Green Gables

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I read this book and found out the following information:

Anne was born on March 5th and was delivered by a Dr. Blake. Her hair was called orange due to her father having a darker, but still not (almost) auburn hair. Anne was raised by Mrs. Thomas's eldest daughter. Anne could walk at only eight months old and could also speak.

Bertha Shirley had blonde hair and green-grey eyes and a small nose and a small chin. No freckles. She was very neat and tidy and could cook a whole meal within twenty-five minutes. Her mother died when she was nine and she was an only child. She loved English as a subject and taught it.

Walter Shirley had red hair, blue eyes, and lots of freckles and a big nose. He wasn't considered very handsome even by his wife, but she loved him anyway. He had straight, stiff, spiky hair while Anne had soft, curly hair at birth. He was unorganized unlike his wife. His mother died of consumption. He loved mathematics and taught it.

Both died of fever, Bertha caught it from Walter and died first due to her weak immune system (weak lungs). Walter was generally healthy before, but he died after she died. Both their coffins were made by Mr. Hudson whose three children had been taught by them (Bertha's was originally a gift for the still healthy Walter). Their yellow house still had strawberries (planted by Bertha in her garden), which the neighbours talked about after the funeral.

Excerpt Anne of the Island:''You're complected (freckled) like your pa. He had red hair. But you favor your ma in your eyes and mouth.''

Mrs. Thomas's first name was Joanna and was thirty-two years old before Anne was born. She became the Shirley's hired lady. Her husband's name was Bert.

Mrs. Hammond's first name was Lottie.

Anne started school when she was six and didn't even know what the alphabet was. She learned quickly although she had to work for Mrs. Hammond studying and working at the same time.