New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and frivolous new pal Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises...including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and a tragedy...

Joey finds that he can connect with his new baby brother by speaking his own special language with him.

In helping two fawns find their mother in the woods, Muffin the brave cat becomes lost himself and must try to find his way home again.

After emigrating to America, each member of a Russian family works hard to contribute to the family's dream of someday owning and running a store.

Cherie loves being the naughtiest kitten until she meets a group of rowdy animals who show her that being naughty is not always that nice.

Excerpts from the author's diaries, written between the ages of eleven and thirteen, reveal her thoughts and feelings and her early poetic efforts.