She was nothing they expected She was so much more. This charming and timeless coming-of-age story follows the life and adventures of Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan who loves to use her imagination. When she arrives at Green Gables farm in Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, it's the perfect place to let it soar. Contains a special introduction from award-winning author, Emmie Mears. Emmie Mears is an author, actor, and person of fannish pursuits. She speaks four languages and holds a degree in history, which means she can tell you her anteater is sick in German and rattle off Polish tongue twisters. Emmie is proudly queer, has a rather intricate gender identity, and is quite happy to be pronouned as she/her or they. Emmie is the author of five adult novels and is open to bribery in the form of sushi, bubble tea, and just about any variation of cheese on carbs. She spends most of her time opening wormholes and studying fantastical wildlife. Emmie may or may not secretly be a car.