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Chapter companions for Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery.

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  1. Chapter 1

    Dedication

    The author dedicates the book to all the girls worldwide who have expressed a desire for more stories about Anne.

  2. Chapter 2

    Epigraph

    The epigraph sets a reflective tone for the book, suggesting that love and fate work together to reveal hidden value over time.

  3. Chapter 3

    Anne of the Island

    Anne Shirley leaves Avonlea to attend Redmond College, embarking on a new chapter of her life filled with friendships, studies, and romantic entanglements.

  4. Chapter 4

    The Shadow of Change

    Anne and Diana reflect on the end of summer and the many changes ahead, including Anne's departure for Redmond College. The chapter captures Anne's mixed feelings about growing up, leaving home, and the shifting dynamics in her relationships, particularly with Gilbert Blythe. It ends with a tender moment at home with Davy Keith.

  5. Chapter 5

    II: Garlands of Autumn

    Anne prepares to leave for Redmond College, attending an A.V.I.S. farewell party where she and Gilbert are honored. Despite the celebration, she feels disgruntled by well-meaning but discouraging comments from neighbors. Gilbert cheers her with a walk through the woods, where they share a moment under an apple tree, hinting at their deepening bond.

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  1. Chapter 6Greeting and Farewell
  2. Chapter 7April's Lady
  3. Chapter 8Letters from Home
  4. Chapter 9In the Park
  5. Chapter 10Home Again
  6. Chapter 11Anne’s First Proposal
  7. Chapter 12An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend
  8. Chapter 13Patty's Place
  9. Chapter 14The Round of Life
  10. Chapter 15XII: “Averil’s Atonement”
  11. Chapter 16The Way of Transgressors
  12. Chapter 17XIV: The Summons
  13. Chapter 18XV: A Dream Turned Upside Down
  14. Chapter 19XVI: Adjusted Relationships
  15. Chapter 20A Letter from Davy
  16. Chapter 21Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-Girl
  17. Chapter 22An Interlude
  18. Chapter 23Gilbert Speaks
  19. Chapter 24Roses of Yesterday
  20. Chapter 25Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables
  21. Chapter 26Paul Cannot Find the Rock People
  22. Chapter 27Enter Jonas
  23. Chapter 28Enter Prince Charming
  24. Chapter 29XXVI: Enter Christine
  25. Chapter 30XXVII: Mutual Confidences
  26. Chapter 31A June Evening
  27. Chapter 32Diana's Wedding
  28. Chapter 33Mrs. Skinner's Romance
  29. Chapter 34XXXI: Anne to Philippa
  30. Chapter 35Tea with Mrs. Douglas
  31. Chapter 36XXXIII: “He Just Kept Coming and Coming”
  32. Chapter 37John Douglas Speaks at Last
  33. Chapter 38The Last Redmond Year Opens
  34. Chapter 39The Gardners’ Call
  35. Chapter 40Full-Fledged B.A.'s
  36. Chapter 41False Dawn
  37. Chapter 42Deals with Weddings
  38. Chapter 43A Book of Revelation
  39. Chapter 44Love Takes Up the Glass of Time
  40. Chapter 45Endnotes