First published in 1909, "Anne of Avonlea" is Lucy M. Montgomery's second installment in the much loved "Anne of Green Gables" book series. Following the life of Anne Shirley from age sixteen to eighteen this chapter in Anne's life sees her having left Green Gables for the grown up world of Avonlea where she is to begin a job teaching school. Gilbert Blythe, who we are introduced to in the first book as Anne's enemy, is now a good friend teaching at the nearby White Sands School. Anne studies at home with Gilbert, with whom she is yet unaware has fallen in love with her. We are introduced to several new characters as well, including Mr. Harrison, a troublesome neighbor with a foul-mouthed parrot, as well as the recently orphaned twins Dora, a well-behaved young girl, and her brother, Davy, who is the exact opposite of his sister and is constantly getting into trouble. The story of a young girl's maturation into adulthood which shows Anne dealing with the struggles and joys of her new job and adapting to her new home, "Anne of Avonlea" further exhibits Montgomery's prowess in humorously dealing with the challenges of growing up. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Sixteen-year-old Anne, mischievous and spirited as ever, returns to Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, to teach in the village school where she herself was taught.
Anne d'Avonlea
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It was first published in 1909.Following Anne of Green Gables (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school.
Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.
Anne returns to Avonlea to teach in her former school and discovers the pleasures and puzzles of growing up.
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Elisabeth Montgomery, Lucy Maud Montgomery. By L.M.MONTGOMERY With ILLUSTRATIONS BY Kim PALMER ANNE OF AVONLEA By L.M.MONTGOMERY With ILLUSTRATIONS BY 0043U1104 Kim PALMER 1-84081-355-5 BARGAIN TIT 97818401813555 ANNE OF GREEN GABLES.
Sixteen-year-old Anne returns to Avonlea to teach in her former school and works to gain the respect of pupils not much younger than she