At sixteen, Anne is almost a grown woman with gray eyes that shine like stars and fiery red hair. Since arriving at Green Gables as an orphan, she has gained the love of Avonlea and a reputation for mischief. As the new schoolteacher, Anne faces challenges that test her character, including meddling in romance, caring for new orphans, and puzzling over Gilbert Blythe''s behavior. Anne''s journey into womanhood is filled with heartwarming adventures that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone.