Anne of the Island Author:Lucy Maud Montgomery In the second sequel to Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley goes to Redmond College, where she makes new friends, including the handsome Roy Gardner, whose attentions to her make her old friend Gilbert Blythe very jealous. From the Publisher New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmon... more »d 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...« less
Enjoyed this book after having read the other Anne book in series. I believe the first, Anne of Green Gables, is the best of the bunch. Quick, light reading.