Anne of Avonlea

In Anne of Avonlea, the sequel to Anne of Green Gables, our favorite imaginative, red-headed heroine is now sixteen and stepping into the adult world as the new schoolteacher in her hometown. While she's matured a bit, Anne hasn't lost any of her dramatic flair, fierce loyalty, or knack for getting into hilarious scrapes. The story follows her as she navigates the challenges of managing a classroom, helps form a local town-improvement society, and deals with the sudden arrival of a pair of mischievous, orphaned twins who move into Green Gables. As Anne balances her new responsibilities with her old dreams, she also begins to see her relationships-especially with her long-time rival-turned-friend Gilbert Blythe-start to shift into something deeper. It's a heartwarming, cozy look at that bittersweet transition from a whimsical childhood to the responsibilities of growing up.