Anne of Green Gables, a new adaptation of the classic series, set in 1907 on beautiful Prince Edward Island. Anne Shirley is sent there to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister who wanted to adopt a boy. Anne must make her way with the Cuthberts, in school, and in Avonlea to ensure she is never sent back to the orphanage again. Anne of Green Gables, The good stars: Anne Shirley is thirteen years old and finds that life in Avonlea is never simple. Torn between her free-spirited nature and her own perceived need to become sensible, Anne finds that the journey toward her goal is fraught with confusion and more than a few unfortunate yet amusing mishaps. Anne Shirley heads to school in the city, and Matthew and Marilla face an emptiness in their lives. Overwhelmed by competition--especially from Gilbert Blythe--will Anne find that the dark cloud over her life does have a silver lining?