Following Anne of Green Gables (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows the story of Anne from the ages of 16 to 18, during the two years she teaches at Avonlea School.
It includes many characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well as new characters such as Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavender Louis, Paul Irving, and twins Dora and Davy.
