Anne of the Island

Anne of the Island is the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series Anne leaves Green Gables and her work as a teacher in Avonlea to pursue her original dream (which she gave up in Anne of Green Gables) of taking further education at Redmond College in Nova Scotia. Gilbert Blythe and Charlie Sloane enroll as well as Priscilla Grant from Queen's Academy. New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags and waves good-bye to childhood. There's never a dull moment for Anne Shirley Cuthbert. Here Anne meets frivolous new friend Philippa Gordon and moves into a cozy cottage with her girlfriends. Filled with surprises...including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and a tragedy that teaches her a painful lesson. Anne must decide if she's ready for love.