Anne of Avonlea
by L. M. Montgomery · Anne of Green Gables, Book 2 series · Grade 5-7 · Ages Ages 9-12
Anne Shirley is growing up and starting her first job as the teacher in Avonlea. With her big imagination, kind heart, and a few new challenges at Green Gables, Anne tries to make her little town brighter and better.
Key vocabulary
The power to make pictures, stories, or ideas in your mind. Anne uses her imagination to see wonder in everyday things.
A strong wish to do something important or do it well. Anne has ambition to be a good teacher and help others.
A change that makes something better. Cleaning up a garden or fixing a path can be an improvement.
A group of people who meet or work together for a purpose. Anne and her friends make plans like a little society.
Playful trouble or naughty behavior. A child making a muddy mess might be getting into mischief.
A calm, proud way of acting that shows self-respect. A teacher may try to keep her dignity even when things go wrong.
Keeping on trying, even when something is hard. Learning a new skill often takes perseverance.
Warm, friendly, and polite. A cordial welcome can make a visitor feel right at home.