Anne of Windy Poplars [Paperback]

<p><strong>A classic for all ages, this official, unabridged edition of <em>Anne of Windy Poplars </em>features the unforgettable character of Anne Shirley and special memories, exclusively from L.M. Montgomery's granddaughter.</strong></p><p>Anne Shirley has a tendency to stir up controversy wherever she goes. And her new position as principal of Summerside High School is no exception. The Pringles, the ruling family in town, want one of their own in the job, and they've made it their mission to drive Annie out.</p><p>As Anne settles into her tower room at Windy Poplars with the widows Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty, she finds she has more allies than she knows. And letters from her dear Gilbert Blythe help her remember that with a little bit of imagination, she can triumph over anything...</p><p>Through Anne's eyes, the ordinary world becomes magical and every day is an adventure. It's no surprise she is a favorite of everyone from Mark Twain to Duchess Kate.</p><p><b>Chapter 1</b></p><p>(Letter from Anne Shirley, B.A., Principal of Summerside High School, to Gilbert Blythe, medical student at Redmond College, Kingsport.)</p><p>Windy Poplars,</p><p>Spook's Lane,</p><p>S'side, P. E. I.,</p><p>Monday, September 12th.</p><p>Dearest:</p><p>Isn't that an address! Did you ever hear anything so delicious? Windy Poplars is the name of my new home and I love it. I also love Spook's Lane, which has no legal existence. It should be Trent Street but it is never called Trent Street except on the rare occasions when it is mentioned in the Weekly Courier...and then people look at each other and say, "Where on earth is that?" Spook's Lane it is...although for what reason I cannot tell you. I have already asked Rebecca Dew about it, but all she can say is that it has always been Spook's Lane and there was some old yarn yearsl1