Anne of the Island

"Anne of the Island" by L. M. Montgomery is a story that follows Anne Shirley as she grows up, leaving her childhood home in Avonlea to attend Redmond College. The book focuses on big changes in Anne's life, showing how she matures and builds relationships with friends like Gilbert Blythe and Diana Barry, along with new people she meets at college. At the start, Anne and Diana think about all the ways their lives are changing and how they'll soon be apart because Anne is going to college, creating a mood that mixes sadness with excitement and worry. The book explores the sweet and bitter parts of growing up as the girls think about their memories together and fear being lonely when they are apart. Plus, Anne's interactions with Gilbert show that their friendship is getting more complicated, setting the scene for a story about love, friendship, and the ups and downs of becoming independent as Anne starts her new adventure.