New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and frivolous new pal Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, 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. But tears turn to laughter when Anne and her friends move into an old cottage and an ornery black cat steals her heart. Little does Anne know that handsome Gilbert Blythe wants to win her heart, too. Suddenly Anne must decide if she's ready for love...
Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables Series #3) ANNOTATION Continues the adventures of Anne Shirley and her friends at college.
FROM THE PUBLISHER Anne Shirley has come a long way since her days as a mischievous orphan in the house at Green Gables. She is now eighteen and headed to faraway Redmond College in Kingsport. Anne's college years are sure to be full of fun, but they will also be a time for soul-searching and big decisions. When her longtime friend Gilbert Blythe proposes, Anne feels they can never be more than friends. But is her new admirer, the handsome and wealthy Roy Gardner, really the man of her dreams? SYNOPSIS Anne, her old friend Prissy, and her new frivolous pal Phillipa move into an old cottage where an ornery black cat steals her heart. As she enjoys a series of new experiences, Anne is also faced with some difficult choices - is she ready for love?...does she follow her dreams even if they mean leaving Green Gables forever?
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