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In the third installment of the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne enrolls in college and must face new challenges inside and outside the classroom. The young student attempts to balance a vibrant social life with an intense course load that will push her to her limits.

Anne has left the comforts of Green Gables to embark on her college career. While attending Redmond College in Nova Scotia, she meets a new friend, Philippa Gordon and a potential beau, Roy Gardner. As her social circle grows, Anne maintains her connection with childhood cohort, Gilbert Blythe. When his undeniable affection becomes clear, Anne reevaluates her hopes for the future, including marriage.

Anne of the Island is a pivotal entry in L.M. Montgomery’s enduring Anne Shirley novels. Readers follow the protagonist as she experiences the necessary growing pains of adulthood. Once she finds her footing, Anne finally acknowledges an obvious but unspoken truth.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anne of the Island is both modern and readable.

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Read the timeless classic about the fiery orphan Anne Shirley, now off to college, behind the hit Netflix series Anne with an E—now celebrating a hundred years of this children’s favorite. A new adventure awaits as Anne Shirley packs her bags, says goodbye to childhood, and heads off to Redmond College. With memories of her beloved Avonlea close to her heart, Anne dives into life in the bustling city of Kingsport. Surrounded by new and old friends, she embraces this exciting chapter. From navigating tricky romances and celebrating her first successes as a writer, to facing the tough lessons of growing up and dealing with quirky cottages and their ornery black cats, Anne is determined to live life to the fullest—and on her own terms. But maybe she hasn’t left all of her past behind, especially when the charming Gilbert Blythe seems to have plans for her heart. Now, older and a bit wiser, Anne must decide if she’s ready for love and everything that comes with it. This special Collector’s Edition includes the original, unabridged text, a specially commissioned biography of L.M. Montgomery, and a map of Prince Edward Island.

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The impulsive, irrepressible heroine of Anne of Green Gables returns in this third book of the popular series. After two years as the local schoolmarm, Anne’s ready for college. Although it’s hard to venture away from Prince Edward Island, an exciting world awaits in Nova Scotia, promising the thrills of study and scholarship, adventures with friends old and new, and a dash of romance and heartbreak. Anne’s not alone on her journey; Gilbert Blythe, a childhood friend who is in love with Anne, is going to Redmond College, too. Other kindred spirits await on campus, including funny, forthright Philippa Gordon, who shares a darling cottage with Anne and two other chums, their sassy housekeeper, and a spirited stray cat. Four eventful years find Anne writing a prize-winning story, struggling to pay for her education—and perhaps meeting the man of her dreams. She also discovers the true nature of love. 

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This is the continuing story of Anne Shirley and the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series. In it Anne attends Redmond College where she is studying for her BA. She has many trials and tribulations along the way, including some romance. In Anne of the Island the reader is also introduced to many new characters, that in the true sense of Anne are also “kindred spirits”.

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BY A REMARKABLE CANADIAN WRITER. NOW A NETFLIX SERIES. ‘Anne Shirley is, for me, one of the great characters of literature’ LAUREN CHILD ‘The dearest, most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice’ MARK TWAIN The third book in the Anne of Green Gables series. ‘All life lessons are not learned at college. Life teaches them everywhere.’ At eighteen years old Anne is leaving Green Gables for university – her life’s dream. But her feelings are bittersweet: although excited to see the world, she is heartbroken to leave her home and everyone she loves. Before long she has made new friends – including handsome Roy Gardner, who seems to have stepped out of her dreams. When her childhood friend Gilbert Blythe finally confesses his love, it takes tragedy for Anne to realise what her heart desires. This collection of the best in children’s literature, curated by Virago, will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie’s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess, The Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children’s Classics.