Anne of the Island

Name: Anne of the Island
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349009391
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By L. M. Montgomery

Series: Virago Modern Classics

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Summary

Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery follows Anne Shirley as she leaves her beloved Avonlea to attend college at Redmond in Kingsport. The story explores her growth and experiences as a young adult, as she navigates new friendships, old relationships, and the complexities of love and independence. It's a charming tale of personal development and the journey of finding one's place in the world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories filled with heart, humour, and romance. As Anne ventures away to college, you'll find delightful moments of friendship, growth, and self-discovery, all set against the beautiful backdrop of community and nature. It resonates well with readers who appreciate charming, relatable characters and the joy of new adventures.

Anne of the Island

Following our successful publication of L. M. Montgomery's Emily of New Moon series, we will publish the beloved Anne of Green Gables series in its entirety on the VMC list, with beautiful new covers. Anne of the Island is the third book in the beloved Anne of Green Gables series.

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The third book in the Anne Shirley series.

Anne of the Island sees Anne leaving childhood behind as she moves from Green Gables to attend Richmond College. Her new life brings both adventures and tragedy, as well as new friends, including the handsome Roy Gardner. But her childhood friend Gilbert Blythe is also in Redmond, and his feelings for Anne turn from friendship to love... But what does Anne want for her future?

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Anne of the Island is celebrated for its endearing protagonist, Anne Shirley, with reviewers often highlighting her as a standout character in literature. Lauren Child regards Anne as one of literature's great characters, while Mark Twain describes her as an endearing and delightful figure reminiscent of Alice from Wonderland.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349009391

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational L. M. Montgomery Series: Virago Modern Classics

About the Author

L. M. Montgomery was born in 1874 on Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she spent her childhood living with her grandparents in an old farmhouse. A prolific writer, she published many short stories, poems and novels, many of which were inspired by the years she spent on the beautiful Prince Edward Island. She is most famous for creating Anne of Green Gables, which has always been among the most popular of children's classics, and the wonderful Emily of New Moon series.