Anne of Avonlea - L. M. Montgomery - The second chapter in the "Anne of Green Gables" saga, "Anne of Avonlea" is the story of its title character, Anne Shirley during her tenure teaching at the Avonlea school. The novel follows the maturity of a young girl from age sixteen to eighteen. "Anne of Avonlea" is a continuation of Lucy M. Montgomery's most popular and well-loved series.