{"product_id":"anne-of-windy-poplars-9781473316836","title":"Anne of Windy Poplars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis charming novel is the fourth book in the \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/em\u003e series. 22 years old and away from home, the much-loved Anne Shirley has to find her own way in the world once more as she begins a new job in Windy Poplars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning a new phase of her life, Anne has finally left the Cuthbert's farm. Filled with romance and charming moral tales, the story is mostly told through the letters that Anne exchanges with her fiancé, Gilbert Blythe. The couple try to maintain their relationship while Gilbert begins medical school and Anne embarks on a new path as the principal of Summerside High School in Windy Poplars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnne lodges in the cosy tower room of an old house, Windy Willows, belonging to Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty. Soon she makes fast friends with the women and their boisterous housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. But despite these new friends, Anne struggles to find her feet in the town. The 'royal family' of Summerside, the Pringles, keep a watchful eye on the new principal and make it very clear that she's not their first choice for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill Anne be able to win the Pringles over? Can she and Gilbert keep their spark alive?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead \u0026amp; Co. Children's has proudly republished this beautiful edition of \u003cem\u003eAnne of Windy Poplars\u003c\/em\u003e, now featuring an introductory author biography. This classic novel is not to be missed by lovers of \u003cem\u003eAnne of Green Gables \u003c\/em\u003eand those who wish to revisit their childhood as Anne commences the next stage of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMontgomery, L. M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and writer of 20 novels, 30 essays, 500 poems and 530 short stories. She is best known for the Anne of Green Gables series of children's books. Most of her fictional works are set in Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island. In 1935, Montgomery was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.","brand":"Read \u0026 Co. Children's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415650275602,"sku":"9781473316836","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83cf0594-505e-47f2-a86a-67bb9705523d.jpg?v=1748598268","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/anne-of-windy-poplars-9781473316836","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}