Anne of Avonlea is a 1909 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L.
Montgomery).
The book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley.
Anne is about to start her first term teaching at the Avonlea school, although she will still continue her studies at home with Gilbert, who is teaching at the nearby White Sands School.
The book soon introduces Anne's new and problematic neighbour, Mr.
Harrison, and his foul-mouthed pa.