Anne of Avonlea: With original illustrations

This annotated edition of Anne of Avonlea includes: -Plot Summary -Character analysis -Biography Anne of Avonlea”” is the second book in L.M. Montgomery’s beloved “”Anne of Green Gables”” series. It follows Anne Shirley from ages 16 to 18 as she embarks on her career as a schoolteacher and navigates various adventures and challenges in the village of Avonlea. Plot Summary: Beginning: The novel opens with Anne Shirley, now 16 years old, taking up her first teaching position at the Avonlea school. She is enthusiastic but also apprehensive about the new responsibility. Her imaginative and kind nature quickly wins over most of her students, although she faces challenges, particularly with a mischievous boy named Anthony Pye. Middle: Anne’s life in Avonlea is rich with new experiences and characters. She befriends Mr. Harrison, a grumpy but kind-hearted new neighbor, and develops a special bond with one of her students, Paul Irving, a sensitive and imaginative boy who reminds her of her younger self. Marilla Cuthbert, Anne’s guardian, decides to adopt the Keith twins, Davy and Dora, after their mother, a distant relative, passes away. Davy is mischievous and full of energy, while Dora is well-behaved and quiet. Anne helps Marilla manage the twins, balancing her teaching duties with her new responsibilities at home. Anne and her friends, including Diana Barry, form the Avonlea Village Improvement Society (AVIS), aiming to beautify the village and engage in various community projects. Through these efforts, Anne learns valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, and the complexities of adult life. A significant subplot involves Miss Lavendar Lewis, a whimsical woman living at Echo Lodge. Anne befriends Miss Lavendar, who shares her story of a long-lost love. This subplot culminates in Miss Lavendar’s reunion and eventual marriage to Stephen Irving, Paul’s father. —- ISBN: 9798328880053