Anne of Windy Poplars by L M Montgomery

This collection of excerpts from Anne of Windy Poplars follows Anne Shirley during her three-year tenure as principal of Summerside High School. While living at the charming Windy Willows estate with two widows and their spirited housekeeper, Rebecca Dew, Anne must navigate the hostility of the Pringle clan, a local "Royal Family" determined to make her fail. Through her characteristic optimism and cleverness, she eventually wins over her enemies and befriends a lonely, mistreated girl named little Elizabeth. The text is composed largely of letters to her fiancé, Gilbert Blythe, detailing the humorous and poignant lives of the town's eccentric inhabitants. Ultimately, the narrative highlights Anne’s transformative influence on those around her as she prepares for her future beyond Summerside.