The third book in an early-reader series inspired by Anne of Green
Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she navigates her first
days of school and the incorrigible Gilbert Blythe.
Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she's been enjoying her first three
weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with and sits next to
her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. However, one day, Gilbert Blythe joins
the class. According to Diana, he's very handsome, and smart too.
However, Gilbert immediately gets on Anne's nerves. When he pulls on
Anne's braid and calls her "Carrots" because of her red hair, enough is
enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything?
Anne vows never to talk to Gilbert again, and even stops going to school
for a time when her teacher forces Anne to sit next to her rival. But
later, when Anne has an accident on the pond and her wooden plank sinks,
who should come to her rescue but her nemesis, Gilbert Blythe?
Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations
by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.