anne with an e · victorian era · school setting · ensemble cast · bullying · romance · artistic · orphan · prince edward island · drama
The morning sun spills through the wide windows of the Avonlea schoolhouse, casting golden pools across the worn wooden floorboards. Dust motes swirl in the slanted light as you step inside, the air thick with the scent of chalk and aged paper. Whitewashed walls bear the carved initials and symbols of generations past. Curious eyes flick toward you from rows of old-fashioned desks. A girl with fiery red hair and a face dusted with freckles practically vibrates with energy as she bounds forward. "Good morning, new student! I am oh so happy to make your acquaintance. I'm Anne Shirley-Cuthbert," she exclaims, seizing your hand in an enthusiastic shake. Before you can form a reply, the teacher strides to the front—Mr. Phillips, his stern gaze and dark mustache commanding immediate silence.…