Anne of Avonlea

by Kathleen Olmstead (Editor), L.M. Montgomery, Dan Andreasen (Illustrator)

Now every child can celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ever-popular story! First introduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery’s feisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking on a new adventure: becoming a teacher in her old Avonlea school. It’s an exciting year as Anne struggles to win over all her students, welcomes two new members to her family, and feels the first stirrings of love.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Canada

160 pages, Hardcover

Published March 3, 2009

About the author

Kathleen Olmstead is the author of several Classic Starts books, including Anne of Avonlea and Moby Dick, as well as Jacques Cousteau: A Life Under the Sea and Matthew Henson: The Quest for the North Pole, both in the Sterling Biographies series.

Reviews

[Cordelia Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars it was good but it wasn’t as good as the first book

[LUCIANA FIGUEROA · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a teen girl named Anne Shirley, who lives in a little town named Green Gables, throughout the book she has many experiences one cow gets loose, she starts teaching in her past school, and she even does community service for her town. Overall I would give this book a 5/5 because it was very descriptive and you could actually interact with the characters. I would say this boom can relate to my hero's journey becasue it has a lot of children involved and teaching as well, also because it is about a teen girl that wants to help her family just like me. I think this book changed me as a reader in terms of seeing books because with this one I was able to relate to it and feel myself in the story. I would recommend this book to Mariana Delgado because I think it would leave a really great message for her.

[Lucia Espana · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happened in the story is that Anne has graduated and now she is on her new adventure. Her new adventure is becoming a teacher at her old Avonlea school. Anne struggles to win over all of her students. The characters are Anne and her students. The book didn't change me in a major way because it's just interesting to read but it does not change me in a major way. I would recommend this book to my cousin Xime because I know that she loves Anne of Avonlea so I think she would really enjoy the book.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I read this aloud to J during summer before 4th grade, 9 years old) After we were halfway through this book, I realized that Anne of Green Gables was the first book, and this is the second book about Anne. So we plan to read Anne of Green Gables next. Ha! That's ok. This was a collection of stories about funny and interesting things that happened in Anne's life, in her town and about the people she encountered. She is a very happy go lucky, positive person who loves adventures and handles hard things with her unique style of handling things lightly with hope.

[Jules Loz · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I read this aloud to J during summer before 4th grade, 9 years old) After we were halfway through this book, I realized that Anne of Green Gables was the first book, and this is the second book about Anne. So we plan to read Anne of Green Gables next. Ha! That's ok. This was a collection of stories about funny and interesting things that happened in Anne's life, in her town and about the people she encountered. She is a very happy go lucky, positive person who loves adventures and handles hard things with her unique style of handling things lightly with hope.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anne Shirley is back at Green Gables to teach at the school she attended on Avonlea. This story takes us through about two years of her life. After Matthew’s death, Amarillo losing her vision, the arrival of twins Davy and Dora, the engagement of Diana Barry, the death of Rachel Lynde’s husband, and the departure of Gilbert Blythe and Anne for college. Romance and tragedy.

[Suzie Dabur · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book - 'Anne of Green Gables ' was way more positive and interesting, compared to the first part of 'Anne of Avonlea' , but I must say that the ending of 'AOA' was quite exciting and beautiful, and left me craving for more of Anne's adventures, so I just feel obliged to give it five stars!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book. I read it and am returning it to the bookstore. Definitely has the flavour of the original. Some deaths were omitted...Mrs Allan’s baby, Ginger... can’t remember if Thomas Lynne died... Charlotta was spelled as “Carlotta” sometimes. Cute book though. Good adaptation.

[M T · Rating 4 out of 5]

She enjoyed it. However, I felt like the illustrations added nothing and my daughter barely cared to see them. Kind of a shame.

[Luna Atlantis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book ♡

[Rbcca Carvalho · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Miss Lavendar with all my heart and this book really gave me so much inspiration for how I hope to live my life in the future. This story is full of whimsy and heart.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Esta historia sigue siendo encantadora, desde el primer libro. Los personajes, simplemente maravillosos.

[Renae Hebert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming. I love Anne Shirley; I want to be just like her.

[Soyoung Yun · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really a classic. It makes you in the character's shoes. It is because the author described in adjectives so well and so descriptive about explaining situations. I love it how Anne- the main character is such a bright and positive character that loves and cares all her families and friends. Her personality really affects her whole life. I recommend this book to 4~6th graders.

[Aaryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a young women called Anne. She is a teacher when she was 16 years old. Her dream is to study University but because the person who adopted her, Marilla cannot afford the money because her brother Matthew died andshe lost money in her bank. How Anne SURVIVE? What she does in her country life?

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of Anne of Green Gables. Anne of Avonlea is such an amazing classic. Seeing the world positively is such an inspiration and is good to aspire to be. An easy read. It's nice to read classics and be reminded of how to view life.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it. Enough said.

[Rocky]

its the best book I have readed

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

read with my 3rd grade daughter

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

She enjoyed it. However, I felt like the illustrations added nothing and my daughter barely cared to see them. Kind of a shame.