Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables follows the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative orphan girl mistakenly sent to Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings who intended to adopt a boy to help with farm work. Despite the initial error, Matthew quickly takes to Anne, and Marilla eventually warms to her as well, deciding to keep her at Green Gables. The novel chronicles Anne's experiences adapting to her new home and community, her schooling, her friendships (particularly with Diana Barry), and her personal growth as she navigates adolescence. Significant events include Anne's mishaps, her academic rivalry with Gilbert Blythe, and her ambition to become a teacher. Later, the narrative shifts as tragedy strikes and Anne makes the heartfelt decision to stay at Green Gables to care for Marilla after Matthew's death, sacrificing her scholarship to Redmond College. In the end, Anne embraces her new path, finding peace and contentment in her devotion to Marilla and her community.