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Anne of Windy Poplars tells the story of the three years between Anne Shirley's graduation from Redmond College in Anne of the Island and Anne and Gilbert's marriage in Anne's House of Dreams.  It was written in 1936, almost 20 years after House of Dreams was published. [more inside]
posted by bq on Nov 19, 2019 - 12 comments

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. [more inside]
posted by bq on Sep 25, 2019 - 20 comments

The cherished favorite featuring everyone's favorite red-headed orphan, Anne With an E. Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression.
posted by bq on Aug 27, 2019 - 63 comments