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“He watched over word and thought and deed as jealously as if her clear eyes were to pass judgement on it... She held over him the unconscious influence that every girl, whose ideals are high and pure, wields over her friends; an influence that would endure as long as she was faithful to those ideals and which she would certainly lose if she were ever false to them.”

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Anne of Avonlea

'Anne of Avonlea' is a classic novel by L.M. Montgomery that explores themes of imagination, friendship, and personal growth through the eyes of its protagonist, Anne Shirley. The story is set in the late 19th century in the fictional town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Anne, a young and imaginative orphan, finds herself in a new home and community where she forms deep bonds with her friends and mentors. The novel is known for its charming narrative and Anne's endearing character, capturing the essence of youthful spirit and the beauty of rural life. more

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L.M. Montgomery

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