New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packsย ย her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads forย ย Redmond College. With old friend Prissy Grantย ย waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport andย ย frivolous new pal Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucksย ย her memories of rural Avonlea away and discoversย ย life on her own terms, filled withย ย surprises...including a marriage proposal from the worst fellowย ย imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and aย ย tragedy that teaches her a painful lesson. Butย ย tears turn to laughter when Anne and her friends moveย ย into an old cottage and an ornery black cat stealsย ย her heart. Little does Anne know that handsomeย ย Gilbert Blythe wants to win her heart, too. Suddenlyย ย Anne must decide if she's ready for love...