Anne of the Island is the third novel in the Anne of Green Gables series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. After the closing of “another chapter” of Anne’s life as an Avonlea schoolteacher, this novel delves into Anne’s college life at Redmond. Through the sweet story, the girls’ ambitions and passions for knowledge and learning shine purely and clearly through the words. The youthful chatter and laughter of the vigorous and intelligent students of Redmond rings out colorfully. Between the contrast of the old Avonlea friends and lovers, and the new Redmond friends and lovers, Anne must find her footing, grow roots of love and, as she always does, dream to her heart’s content, with which, consecrating her beloved room at Patty’s Place, where she had “joyed and suffered and laughed and wept”.
Quivering with pure love and friendship, flowing with young dreams and fancies, burning with ambition and wisdom, and bursting with well-depicted humor, happiness, and heart-wrenching sadness, Anne of the Island is sure to grasp readers in its intense, humorous, and well-written beauty. “Just think of all the great and noble souls who have lived and worked in the world,” said Anne dreamily. “Isn’t it worthwhile to come after them and inherit what they won and taught? Isn’t it worthwhile to think we can share their inspiration?”
Published through the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library
Dec 28, 2018
Link: https://hpl.bibliocommons.com/item/ugc/465571125?ugc_id=1326617058
