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“I suppose we’ll get used to being grownup in time. There won’t be so many unexpected things about it by and by–though, after all, I fancy it’s the unexpected things that give spice to life.”

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Anne of the Island

This book is the third in the Anne of Green Gables series, continuing the story of Anne Shirley as she navigates life on Prince Edward Island. It explores themes of friendship, education, and personal growth. more

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L.M. Montgomery

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