Summary
In Anne of the Island, the third novel in the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne Shirley leaves the comforts of Avonlea to pursue her college education at Redmond College in Kingsport.
Now in her late teens and entering adulthood, Anne experiences a new level of independence, intellectual challenge, and personal growth.
She moves in with friends, makes new ones—including the charming and wealthy Roy Gardner—and is courted by several suitors.
Meanwhile, her longtime friend Gilbert Blythe remains a steady presence, though their relationship is tested by misunderstandings and pride.
Through heartache, self-discovery, and joy, Anne begins to understand her own heart and what "home" truly means.